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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

Dalai Lama at the National Prayer Breakfast

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

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

Musharraf, in an interview, said that India was against Saeed and the JuD because "their supporters go voluntarily to India-held-Kashmir to fight with the Indian Army."

Feb 16, 2017

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

Pyongyang fired the ballistic missile into the sea, early on Sunday, the first such test conducted under the new US President Donald Trump.

Feb 13, 2017

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

The UN report also stated that the member states confirmed that ISIS leader in Afghanistan, Hafiz Saeed Khan, was killed in July 2016 in an airstrike.

Feb 10, 2017

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

The proposal in the UN to ban Masood Azhar was moved by UNSC members -- the US, the UK and France.

Feb 10, 2017

India issues demarche to China after it put 'technical hold' on proposal to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist at the UN

China blocked the proposal to list Azhar as a global terrorist because "conditions" had not been met yet for it to back India's proposal.

Feb 10, 2017

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahus fragile coalition raises instability concerns

Israel legalises thousands of settler homes on private Palestinian land

The legalisation of the homes has been condemned by Palestinians, who see their hopes of a statehood being dashed.

Feb 7, 2017

US Secretary of Defense nominee John Mattis: We are going to have to confront Russia

US Defence Secretary Mattis says North Korea will witness 'overwhelming' response if it uses nuclear weapons

Mattis also assured South Korea of America's steadfast support in protecting its territory from North Korea during his two-day visit to Seoul.

Feb 3, 2017

United Nations says US travel ban not best way to protect America

The UN chief said that he hopes that the measure taken by the Trump government against refugees is "removed sooner rather than later."

Feb 2, 2017

Ambassador Nikki Haley arrives at UN, vows to 'take names' of all nations opposing US

Many UN officials were reportedly taken aback when Haley added that the US would also "do away" with certain UN programs it considers obsolete.

Jan 28, 2017

China bans export of military equipments to North Korea including video cameras, sensors

The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Wednesday released a list of goods and technologies which Chinese companies will no longer sell to North Korea.

Jan 26, 2017

President Trump's team reviews Obama administration's $220 million foreign aid to Palestine in final months

The state department officials said although most of the donations has been transferred, the review will include dozens of foreign-aid allocations made since Trump's election.

Jan 26, 2017

Indian-American Nikki Haley confirmed as US ambassador to United Nations with overwhelming response

Haley received an overwhelming confirmation for the position from the Senate with a vote of 96 to four.

Jan 25, 2017

Kyoto Protocol on climate change: India approves ratification of UN climate deal

The Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 2012. So far, 65 countries have ratified the Second Commitment Period.

Jan 24, 2017

Philippines: Duterte says God warned him off swearing

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte backtracks on statement about throwing people off helicopters, says he was joking

Duterte had also admitted to killing people during his tenure as the mayor of Davao city.

Dec 30, 2016

Israeli PM Netanyahu has just threatened a nation with more sheep than humans

The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution asking Israel to stop building settlement buildings on the occupied Palestinian land.

Dec 28, 2016

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United Nations

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

India issues demarche to China after it put 'technical hold' on proposal to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist at the UN

Israel legalises thousands of settler homes on private Palestinian land

US Defence Secretary Mattis says North Korea will witness 'overwhelming' response if it uses nuclear weapons

United Nations says US travel ban not best way to protect America

Ambassador Nikki Haley arrives at UN, vows to 'take names' of all nations opposing US

China bans export of military equipments to North Korea including video cameras, sensors

President Trump's team reviews Obama administration's $220 million foreign aid to Palestine in final months

Indian-American Nikki Haley confirmed as US ambassador to United Nations with overwhelming response

Kyoto Protocol on climate change: India approves ratification of UN climate deal

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte backtracks on statement about throwing people off helicopters, says he was joking

Israeli PM Netanyahu has just threatened a nation with more sheep than humans

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