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Syria: Aid convoy arrives in besieged area for first time since June

A besieged suburb of Homs received aid for the first time since June. Flour, medical items, water and sanitation material were delivered to cut-off Houla. Aid agencies in Syria called for regular access as one-off deliveries run out quickly. According to the U.N. more than half a million people live in besieged territories. The Syrian opposition accuses the government of using aid deliveries as a ploy.

Jul 16, 2017

UN adopts global treaty to ban nuclear weapons; India refuses to attend talks

India and eight other countries, including Pakistan, US and China, skipped the negotiations that would legally ban atomic weapons.

Jul 8, 2017

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Modi and Yogi set to perform Yoga; here's how you can benefit from it too

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform yoga along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Yoga Day 2017.

Jun 19, 2017

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India re-elected to UN Economic, Social Council

The General Assembly (UNGA) re-elected India on Thursday to another three-year term on the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with the backing of the Asian and Pacific group of nations.

Jun 16, 2017

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Nalini Murugun approaches United Nations for release after 26 years in jail

Nalini in her petition pointed out that a conspirator in the Mahatma Gandhi assassination case, Gopal Vinayak Godse, was granted a release in 1965.

May 26, 2017

China proposes 4-point initiative to resolve differences, improve relations with India

The four-point initiative includes aligning its 'One Belt One Road' project with India's 'Act East Policy' and also begin fresh negotiations on a free trade pact.

May 8, 2017

United Nations owes India $55 million for peacekeeping operations

The UN owes a total sum of $777 million to its member states for assisting in its peacekeeping operations across the world.

May 6, 2017

Iraqi forces pause advance in Mosul due to civilian casualties concern

It will take half a century and $180 million per year to clear mines in Iraq and Syria: UN

The UN official said the figure also includes $50 million annually just to get rid of the weaponry from Mosul where a battle between ISIS and US-backed coalition is underway.

Apr 5, 2017

US President Donald Trump might participate in India-Pakistan peace talks

Haley said the US will not wait till "something happens" and will indulge in endeavours to diffuse escalating tensions between the two countries.

Apr 4, 2017

Humanitarian relief for Somalia goes viral after social media campaign

In less than a week, a social media campaign raises over $1 million to deliver aid to Somalia. According to the World Health Organization, Somalia could experience its third famine in 25 years. The country’s last famine in 2011 killed nearly 260,000 people.

Mar 21, 2017

Humanitarian relief for Somalia goes viral after social media campaign

Mar 21, 2017

World facing largest humanitarian crisis in 72 years, says UN

The United Nations humanitarian chief Stephen OBrien has said that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis in 72 years. With over 20 million people at risk of starvation and famine in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and Kenya, this is going to be the largest calamity since 1945, he added.

Mar 11, 2017

UN Official: Trumps stance on torture makes the blood run cold

U.N. human rights expert Ben Emmerson has voiced concern about US President Donald Trumps statements on torture in interrogations. He also called for senior officials from George W. Bushs administration to be prosecuted for allowing the illegal practice.

Mar 4, 2017

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Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit: India dismisses China's warning; will it affect Beijing's stand on Masood Azhar and India's NSG bid?

If Dalai Lama visits Arunachal Pradesh, it may affect China's stand on India's NSG bid, and its efforts to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist at the UN.

Mar 4, 2017

India hails UN move to create counter-terrorism office: Here are 5 ways it can help India and neighbouring countries

The UN has decided to take the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force Office and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre out of the purview of the Department of Political Affairs.

Feb 23, 2017

China finally speaks on Masood Azhar and India's NSG membership, and it's parroting Pakistan's lines! Is this the CPEC talking?

China has said it needs "solid evidence" to support the bid to declare Azhar a terrorist, and if India gets into the NSG, so should Pakistan.

Feb 17, 2017

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United Nations

Syria: Aid convoy arrives in besieged area for first time since June

UN adopts global treaty to ban nuclear weapons; India refuses to attend talks

Modi and Yogi set to perform Yoga; here's how you can benefit from it too

India re-elected to UN Economic, Social Council

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Nalini Murugun approaches United Nations for release after 26 years in jail

China proposes 4-point initiative to resolve differences, improve relations with India

United Nations owes India $55 million for peacekeeping operations

It will take half a century and $180 million per year to clear mines in Iraq and Syria: UN

US President Donald Trump might participate in India-Pakistan peace talks

Humanitarian relief for Somalia goes viral after social media campaign

Humanitarian relief for Somalia goes viral after social media campaign

World facing largest humanitarian crisis in 72 years, says UN

UN Official: Trumps stance on torture makes the blood run cold

Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit: India dismisses China's warning; will it affect Beijing's stand on Masood Azhar and India's NSG bid?

India hails UN move to create counter-terrorism office: Here are 5 ways it can help India and neighbouring countries

China finally speaks on Masood Azhar and India's NSG membership, and it's parroting Pakistan's lines! Is this the CPEC talking?

Pervez Musharraf demands Hafiz Saeed's release, says Pakistan succumbing to India's pressure

US, Japan call for urgent UN Security Council meeting after North Korea successfully tests nuclear-capable missile

United Nations report: ISIS still recruiting militants from Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Will CPEC force Beijing's hand after India issues demarche to China on Masood Azhar? | OPINION

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious