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India rejects mediation offer by UN Secretary-General on Kashmir

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday rejected an offer of mediation proposed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Kashmir, saying the focus instead should be on getting vacated the territories that are "illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan".

Feb 16, 2020, 23:13 PM IST

UN's first biodiversity summit to be hosted in India

Delegates at the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP13) will consider the need for guidance and implementation tools to mitigate the impacts of linear infrastructure on migratory species.

Feb 16, 2020, 14:43 PM IST

Heal thyself of your malaise: Syed Akbaruddin's advice to Pakistan

"My simple response to Pakistan is even though it is late, neighbour, heal thyself of your malaise. There are no takers here for your malware," Akbaruddin added.

Jan 10, 2020, 08:15 AM IST

Greenhouse emissions hit new record, could bring 'destructive' effects: UN

The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change last year warned of huge global changes if that target is not met, such as the loss of nearly all coral reefs and most Arctic sea ice.

Nov 26, 2019, 14:56 PM IST

Cross-border terrorism continue to destabilise entire regions, pose serious challenge: India

Akbaruddin asserted, "UN-designated terrorist organizations such as ISIL, Al-Shabab, Al-Qaida, Boko Haram, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, continue to destabilise entire regions through their cross-border financing, propaganda, and recruitment, including by using - rather abusing- evolving global public goods such as the cyberspace and social media."

Nov 20, 2019, 10:34 AM IST

Munir Akram takes charge as Pakistan's envoy to UN

Munir Akram, 74, replaces outgoing envoy Maleeha Lodhi, who had been serving the post since February 2015. Women`s Action Forum (WAF) at the Sindh High Court in Pakistan, had sought Akram`s removal from the post, calling his re-appointment as 'illegal and unlawful'.

Nov 03, 2019, 06:34 AM IST

Afghanistan suffers record 4,300 civilian casualties in three months: United Nations

A record 4,313 civilians were injured or killed in Afghanistan`s war against the Islamist Taliban between July and September, the United Nations (UN) said on Thursday.

Oct 17, 2019, 21:56 PM IST

1,00,000 have left homes in northeastern Syria since Turkish incursion: UN

Some 100,000 people have left their homes in northeastern Syria with a growing number sheltering in shelters and schools following this week`s Turkish military incursion in the region, the United Nations said on Friday.

Oct 11, 2019, 21:35 PM IST

DNA: Know why United Nations is running out of funds

In this segment of DNA, know why the United Nations is running out funds. #DNA #UN

Oct 09, 2019, 23:06 PM IST

Deshhit: Watch top 5 questions raised on important issues

This segment of Zee News brings top five news stories of the day. Watch this segment for top 5 news stories with details.

Sep 26, 2019, 21:18 PM IST

What happened when Zee News correspondent asked questions to Imran Khan in UN?

Know what happened when Zee News correspondent asked questions to Imran Khan in UN?

Sep 25, 2019, 20:10 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Why Imran ignored Zee News' questions on terror, Kashmir in UN?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic: Why Imran ignored Zee News' questions on terror, Kashmir in UN? #ImranRahulSathSath

Sep 25, 2019, 19:56 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Free-hand of the world to Modi against terrorism?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic: Free-hand of the world to Modi against terrorism?

Sep 25, 2019, 19:44 PM IST

Sea level to rise by 1 meter by year 2100, warns UN

A UN report has warned that if current trends in climate change continue, sea levels could rise by 1 meter by year 2100.

Sep 25, 2019, 16:38 PM IST

Trump accuses Iran of 'blood lust' in UN speech but says there is path to peace

In his third annual UN appearance, Trump offered a more subdued tone compared to the bombast of his previous speeches to the UN in 2017 and 2018.

Sep 24, 2019, 22:44 PM IST

5W1H: 16-year old Greta became the voice of youth in the U.N., leaders became wordless

Watch in 5W1H: 16-year old Greta became the voice of youth in the U.N., leaders became wordless.

Sep 24, 2019, 16:54 PM IST

US President Donald Trump makes surprise visit to UN climate change summit, claps on PM Modi's speech

United States President Donald Trump on Monday made a brief unscheduled appearance at UN Climate Action Summit in US' New York and sat among the audience, listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on climate change.

Sep 23, 2019, 23:52 PM IST

Time for talks is over, world needs to act now: PM Modi at UN summit on climate change

Talking about India's climate change policies, PM Narendra Modi said that respect for nature is part of the tradition and need and not greed has been New Delhi's focus. 

Sep 23, 2019, 21:16 PM IST

Letter detailing civilian presence failed to prevent deadly Afghan drone strike

Twelve days ahead of the pine-nut harvest season, the governor of Afghanistan`s eastern Nangarhar province received a letter from village elders in the Wazir Tangi area about their plans to recruit 200 labourers and children to pluck the dry fruit.

Sep 20, 2019, 07:17 AM IST

India will soar higher even if Pakistan stoops low: Indian envoy to UN Syed Akbaruddin

Ahead of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level meeting next week, India's envoy to United Nation Syed Akbaruddin slammed Pakistan has who plans to use the world stage to rake up the Kashmir issue. 

Sep 20, 2019, 06:35 AM IST