United Nations

FAO hails decision to mark Int'l Day of Plant Health annually

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a UN decision to establish an annual International Day of Plant Health, an issue critical in addressing global hunger as plant pests and diseases cause massive crop losses and leave millions without enough food.

Mar 30, 2022

Announcing initiative for Ukraine ceasefire; Guterres says he's in touch with India [details]

While announcing that a UN official will spearhead a diplomatic effort for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he has been in "very close contact" with India on mediation efforts.

Mar 29, 2022

UN, partners continue delivering aid to both sides of contact line in Ukraine

The UN and partners are attempting to meet the needs of people on both sides of the contact line in Ukraine despite volatile hostilities and limited funds, a UN Spokesman has said.

Feb 24, 2022

"Forget population explosion, worry about population collapse": Elon Musk slams UN

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has slammed the United Nations (UN) once again, saying that there are "not enough people" in the world and one should be more worried about population collapse.

Jan 19, 2022

In diplomatic setback to Taliban, UN panel fails to recognise its envoy [details]

UN committee decides who can represent a country at the UN .Taliban's desire for recognition is a bargaining tool for the international community to make the Taliban moderate its stances, especially on human rights.

Dec 2, 2021

China dismisses Taiwan's right to join UN after US calls for its greater participation at global level

It is pertinent to note that China views Taiwan, where nationalist forces fled in 1949 after losing a civil war to communists, to be a province that has to be reunited, even by force.

Oct 28, 2021

India vows to mainstream biodiversity across all sectors

COP26: India, Brazil agree to protect interests of developing countries

The biennial United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP26) is scheduled to begin on October 31 in Glasgow, UK.

Oct 28, 2021

A screenshot of the footage of reception and dinner held by Afghan ministry for foreign envoys

UN representative talks women and peace at Taliban's all-male foreign ambassadors meet

The reception and dinner event was held in Kabul and was attended by many diplomats including the foreign envoys from China, Russia, Pakistan, Turkey.

Oct 2, 2021

PAK - Ivy League of terrorists, arsonist disguised as fire-fighter: Indian diplomats mince no words at UNGA [Watch]

Almost each time at the UNGA, these diplomats have called out Pakistan's role in harbouring, aiding and nurturing terrorists in its backyard.

Sep 27, 2021

Pentagon monitoring Taliban's sweeping advances in Afghanistan 'with deep concern'

France sets conditions for recognition of Taliban govt, Russia to maintain normal ties; World nations divided

France has set conditions for the recognition of the Taliban as the new rulers of Afghanistan, while Russia announced that it would maintain normal ties with the new regime though the world nations are divided

Aug 31, 2021

K'taka IPS officers salute their lady cadre mate discharging duties in Afghanistan

Karnataka IPS officer Savita Hande still in Kabul with UN office, batchmates wish for her safety

Top Karnataka Police officers, including ADGP, Railway, Bhaskar Rao and Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant, are praying for safe return of their IPS batchmate Savita Hande, who is presently in Afghanistan as a senior security officer with the United Nations.

Aug 21, 2021

Over 82mn people displaced in 2020; 85 percent refugees have limited access to vaccines [details]

On World Refugee Day, the UN warns 'COVID is a situation unlike anything we've faced before – and it threatens refugees. No one is safe until all of us safe'

Jun 20, 2021

Six Filipino workers accuse Pakistani diplomats in Geneva of human rights abuse

Employees have petitioned Switzerland's Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis through SIT.

Jun 12, 2021

What is happening in Mali: PM, Defence minister arrested amid coup [details]

Col Goita contested that he was not consulted about the cabinet reshuffle, claiming that he should have been named vice president instead. That's it and we have a coup.

May 26, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 161.5mn; UN insists on speed of vaccination

The global economic outlook has improved in recent months, but uncertainty remains very high, Angel Gurria, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), told a forum here.

May 15, 2021

India turns down UN help, cites own robust supply chain: Spokesperson

India has turned down the UN's offer of assistance from its integrated supply chain saying that it has its own "robust" system to manage the logistics of getting material for the dealing with the COVID-19 surge, according to a UN spokesperson.

Apr 28, 2021

International Day of Happiness 2021: History, wishes, quotes and greetings on this day

To acknowledge the significance of happiness in the lives of people around the world, International Day of Happiness is observed by the United Nations (UN) every year.

Mar 20, 2021

Fashion Giant H&M Pauses Placing New Orders In Myanmar Over Coup

Police and military have killed more than 50 people to quell daily demonstrations and strikes against a February 1 military coup, according to the United Nations last week.

Mar 8, 2021

Myanmar police open fire, kill one; U.N. Security Council due to meet on crisis

Police in Myanmar on Friday opened fired on protesters against last month's military coup, killing one man, as international condemnation rained down on the junta, with the U.N. Security Council set to discuss the crisis.

Mar 5, 2021

India slams Pakistan on terrorism at UNHRC; dismisses Turkey's stance on J&K

In response to Pakistan and Turkey's comments on Kashmir and other issues, the Indian diplomat said that India's government is "fully cognizant" of its human rights obligations.

Feb 25, 2021

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