United Nations (UN): News
12 Dec 2022
IranAnti-government protests: Iran executes second convict within a week
Iran reportedly executed a man convicted of killing two members of the security forces in public early on Monday.
04 Dec 2022
IranIran abolishes morality police amid months of massive anti-hijab protests
Iran has abolished its infamous morality police in the face of large anti-hijab protests.
04 Dec 2022
IranStung by widespread protests, Iran to review decades-old hijab law
While Iran struggles to subdue the ongoing protests across the country on the dress code regulation that obliges females to cover their heads, the government stated it would review its decades-old law.
02 Dec 2022
United Nations Security CouncilDon't tell what to do on democracy: India at UN
The Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, said that India doesn't need to be instructed on what should be done when it comes to democracy.
25 Nov 2022
SwedenActivist Greta Thunberg sues Sweden for 'failing on climate'
One of the youngest climate activists, Greta Thunberg, along with other activists, has sued her native country Sweden claiming that it has failed to take "adequate measures to stop climate change."
19 Nov 2022
United Nations Security CouncilUK, France bat for India's permanent seat at UNSC
The United Kingdom (UK) and France have supported India, Japan, and Brazil's candidature as permanent members in an expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
16 Nov 2022
PhilippinesIt's eight billion baby! Philippines welcomes world's 8th billion person
The global population touched eight billion on Tuesday with the birth of a baby in Tondo district, Manila, Philippines.
15 Nov 2022
Global Hunger IndexWorld human population crosses 8 billion mark: UN report
Reaching a significant milestone in human development, the world population breached the eight billion mark on Tuesday, according to the United Nations (UN).
12 Nov 2022
IranThousands of angry Iranians hold protests to mark 'Bloody Friday'
Hundreds of protestors in Iran were seen taking to the streets after the Friday prayers in southeastern Sistan-Baluchistan province to mark a September 30 crackdown by armed forces called "Bloody Friday."
08 Nov 2022
IndiaWorld population to hit 8bn; India will surpass China soon
On November 15, the world population will hit the eight billion mark, three times more than the numbers recorded in 1950.
19 Oct 2022
Antonio GuterresUN chief Antonio Guterres criticizes India over human rights performance
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday chastised India for its record on human rights.
04 Oct 2022
North KoreaNorth Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, tensions escalate
Japan woke up to a tense picture as North Korea reportedly fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile over the island nation on Tuesday.
20 Sep 2022
Priyanka Chopra Jonas'All's not well,' says Priyanka Chopra at UN General Assembly
Global icon Priyanka Chopra took to her Instagram handle and shared some photos and videos from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
18 Sep 2022
FATFUN: China blocks US-India proposal to blacklist Pak-based 26/11 plotter
China on Thursday blocked a proposal moved by the United States (US) and backed by India at the United Nations (UN) to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sajid Mir as a global terrorist.
13 Sep 2022
IndiaIndia raises issue of Sri Lankan Tamils at UNHRC
India raised concerns regarding the ethnic issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka in its statement at the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Monday.
01 Sep 2022
BeijingPotential 'crimes against humanity' on Uyghur Muslims in China: UN
In a revelatory report released on Wednesday, the United Nations (UN) has accused China of severe human rights violations in Xinjiang province.
27 Jul 2022
Border Security Force (BSF)Congo: 2 Indian peacekeepers from BSF killed in anti-UN protest
According to a spokesperson for the Border Security Force (BSF), two BSF personnel who were serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) died on Tuesday during violent protests in the country.
20 Jul 2022
EuropeKnow everything about International Chess Day 2022
Observed every year on July 20, International Chess Day is celebrated to honor the oldest and most popular game in the world.
18 Jul 2022
AfghanistanTaliban tell women officers to send male relatives as replacements
Almost a year after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, women officials have reportedly been asked to stay at home and send their male relatives as replacements.
27 Jun 2022
AfghanistanUkraine war could increase production of illegal drugs, says UN
The United Nations issued a warning on Monday that the Russia-Ukraine war could enable illicit drug manufacturing to thrive, while noting the future of the opium market is dependent on the situation in Afghanistan.
22 Jun 2022
BhutanMeet Ruchira Kamboj, India's next Permanent Representative to UN
Ruchira Kamboj was appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York on Tuesday.
22 Jun 2022
Afghanistan280 killed as powerful quake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Afghanistan
At least 280 people were killed as a powerful earthquake jolted Afghanistan early on Wednesday, BBC reported.
05 Jun 2022
SustainabilityWorld Environment Day 2022: Eco-friendly changes to make at home
Observed on June 5 every year, the World Environment Day was established by the United Nations Environment Programme in 1973.
01 Jun 2022
FoodWorld Milk Day 2022: 5 fun facts about milk
Observed on June 1 every year, World Milk Day is celebrated to recognize the significance of the dairy sector and how milk benefits people, and its importance as a global food.
01 June 2022
ChildrenParents Day 2022: Things you should thank your parents for
Observed on June 1 every year, Global Parents Day is celebrated to honor parents worldwide and respect their selfless commitment to children throughout their life.
28 May 2022
National Investigation Agency (NIA)India terms OIC remark on Yasin Malik's conviction 'unacceptable'
India on Friday lambasted the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for condemning the verdict in the terror funding case involving Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik, claiming that the OIC has tacitly supported terrorist operations.
19 May 2022
UkraineIndia defends wheat export ban at UN with COVID-19 barbs
India on Wednesday defended its wheat export ban decision before the United Nations, claiming the move will actually aid poor and needy countries in crisis situations.
01 May 2022
Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie visits Ukrainian city Lviv, meets war-displaced people
Hollywood actor-philanthropist Angelina Jolie paid a surprise visit to Ukraine's Lviv city on Saturday.
23 Apr 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: UN chief to meet Putin, Zelenskyy next week
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will reportedly meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week.
23 Apr 2022
LifestyleUN English Language Day 2022: It is all about multilingualism
UN English Language Day is observed annually on April 23.
22 Apr 2022
Earth DayInternational Mother Earth Day 2022: History, significance and more
International Mother Earth Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009.
06 Apr 2022
IndiaIndia firm on its neutral stance: PM on Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India's strong independent position in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has allowed it to prioritize its national interests without succumbing to global pressure.
06 Apr 2022
UkraineZelenskyy at UNSC: Act against Russia or close down UN
Addressing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that it needs to 'act immediately' and throw out Russia from the Council.
24 Mar 2022
IndiaIndia abstains from voting on Russian resolution in UN
Continuing with its neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India abstained from voting on a resolution brought by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday (ET).
16 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine crisis: Negotiations are 'more realistic', says Zelensky
Ukraine has signaled a positive outcome of peace talks with Russia as the war between the two countries entered the 21st day on Wednesday.
03 Mar 2022
UkraineUN says 1 million people fled Ukraine since Russian invasion
As the war between Russia and Ukraine entered the eighth day on Thursday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said that one million people have fled Ukraine in a week.
26 Feb 2022
PolandOver 50,000 flee Ukraine after Russian invasion, UN says
The United Nations has said that more than 50,000 people have fled Ukraine since Russia began an invasion of its neighbor earlier this week.
22 Feb 2022
IndiaDe-escalation, Indians' safety priorities: India at UNSC on Ukraine crisis
At an emergency meeting called by the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, India said that de-escalation of tension along the Russia-Ukraine border is a "matter of deep concern."
17 Dec 2021
Union Health MinistryCOVID-19: India reports 7K+ infections; 391 more deaths
India on Friday reported over 7,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 86,000.
21 Nov 2021
Indian NavyRajnath Singh's subtle dig at China at INS Visakhapatnam commissioning
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday took a veiled dig at China speaking at the Western Naval Command in Mumbai.
