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Ukraine war 'most severe' test ever for European security body: UN official

Ukraine war is the most severe test the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has faced since its creation in 1975, top UN political affairs official told Security Council on Monday

Russia urges moving UN Headquarters from US to a neutral country

'In addition, our work would become much less politicized than it is now,' Pyotr Ilyichev said

Nations convene in Geneva for United Nations biodiversity summit

After a two-year delay, negotiators from more than 190 countries are gathering in Geneva for fortnight-long critical discussions around a global strategy to help stem the tide of biodiversity loss.

10,200 kids dead, injured in Yemen's years-long conflict: United Nations

The Unicef announced that 10,200 children have been killed or injured since the ongoing conflict in Yemen escalated nearly seven years ago.

Humanitarian situation in Ukraine deteriorating at alarming pace: UN agency

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday informed that the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is deteriorating at an alarming pace.

UN warns of impending famine in war-ravaged Yemen due to economic collapse

UNICEF warned Friday that millions of Yemeni people are at risk of famine as a result of the country's years-long military conflict and sharp deterioration of its economy, calling for urgent action

US asks China to allow UN rights chief 'unhindered' access to Xinjiang

The US has asked China to provide "unhindered and unsupervised" access to all areas of Xinjiang to United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet.

India briefs high-level UN team on concerns over terrorism in South Asia

India has briefed a high-level UN team about its concerns over terrorism in the South Asian region, especially the possible threats from misuse of new and emerging technologies and unmanned aerial systems. India's concerns were conveyed to the team of experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring team during its visit to the country from March 8 to 10, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The UN experts visited India following an invitation from New Delhi and it was in continuation of regular consultations between the team with key member-states relevant to their mandate, it said. "A team of experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban supporting the Security Council's 1267 & 1988 Sanction Committees visited India from March 8 to 10," the MEA said. It said the team held meetings with senior officials in the relevant ministries and was briefed on India's counter-terrorism ...

Pentagon tries to pacify US lawmakers about India's UN vote on Russia

Top Pentagon officials have shown an understanding of India abstaining at the UN on resolutions against the Russian aggression against Ukraine but had a hard time pacifying many US lawmakers

UN chief denounces 'scandalously unequal' Covid vaccine distribution

UN chief Antonio Guterres has said in his statement on two years of Covid-19 that the vaccine distribution is "scandalously unequal" because rich-country health is prioritised over the poor.

'Grave mistake' to think Covid-19 pandemic is over: UN chief Guterres

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday cautioned that it would be a "grave mistake" to think the crisis is over

Tirumurti reports to UNSC on Modi asking Putin, Zelensky to stop conflict

India's Permanent Representative at the UN T.S. Tirumurti reported to the UNSC about Modi's intercession with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire.

India, G4 allies seek 'serious' look at veto powers in UN Security Council

India its allies in pushing for the reform of UNSC have called for a serious look at the veto powers of permanent members which are "undermining the legitimacy" of UN's highest decision-making body.

UN relief chief emphasises immediate humanitarian priorities for Ukraine

Underlining the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator on Monday emphasised on allowing civilians to safely leave areas under fire in Ukraine

Russia Ukraine conflict: UN says refugee numbers surge to 1.7 million

The United Nations' refugee agency says the number of people who have fled the war in Ukraine has increased to more than 1.7 million.

Funds running dry in Afghanistan but economic crisis continues: UN agency

Underlining the need for more humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, the food-assistance branch of the United Nations, has once again raised concern about the growing multifold crisis in the country

Ukraine: UN chief calls for pause in fight for safe passage of civilians

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said it is absolutely essential to pause fighting in Ukraine to allow for safe passage of civilians caught in conflict in areas like Kharkiv and Sumy

Ukraine refugee count reaches 1.45 million: UN migration agency

The International Organisation for Migration says the number of people who have left Ukraine since fighting began has now reached 1.45 million

Unicef raises 15% of $2 bn aimed at countering issues faced by Afghan kids

Unicef said that it has raised 15 per cent of its $2 billion goal aimed at countering the challenges faced by children Afghanistan amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

UN chief Guterres condemns mosque attack in Pakistan's Peshawar

The suicide bomb attack left at least 56 people dead and nearly 200 others injured, according to hospital and police officials.