At least 20,000 children trapped in Iraq's Fallujah: UN
At least 20,000 children are trapped in jihadist bastion Fallujah under siege by Iraqi forces and face shortages and forced recruitment as fighters, the UN Children`s Fund said on Wednesday.
Jun 01, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
More than 700 feared dead in recent Mediterranean crossings
Survivor accounts have pushed to more than 700 the number of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean Sea shipwrecks over three days in the past week, even as rescue ships saved thousands of others in daring operations.
May 30, 2016, 16:34 PM IST
John Kerry to travel to Geneva in show of support for Syria ceasefire: US
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Geneva Sunday in a show of support for the ceasefire between the Syrian government and rebel forces, US officials said Saturday.
Apr 30, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
UN ready to help on Iran assets dispute if US agrees
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is ready to help settle a dispute between Iran and the United States on Tehran`s frozen assets, but only if both countries make that request, a UN spokesman said Friday.
Apr 30, 2016, 00:52 AM IST
Countries on verge of beating malaria face new threat, study says
Nations on the verge of eliminating malaria risk falling short of their goal, just as it lies within reach, due to funding being shifted elsewhere, researchers said on Thursday.
Apr 22, 2016, 05:48 AM IST
Hundreds evacuated from besieged Syria towns
Hundreds of sick or wounded Syrians and their families were being evacuated from besieged rebel- and regime-held towns for treatment today as relief efforts intensified even as peace talks falter.
Apr 21, 2016, 14:50 PM IST
Japanese media independence under threat: UN envoy
A UN special envoy urged the Japanese government on Tuesday to protect media independence, which he warned is facing "serious threats."
Apr 19, 2016, 14:39 PM IST
Yemen talks put on hold as rebels delay arrival
The start of UN-brokered peace talks between Yemen`s government and rebels was delayed Monday after the insurgent delegation failed to show up in Kuwait claiming truce violations.
Apr 18, 2016, 17:30 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj raises Maulana Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday strongly raised with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi the issue of China blocking its bid to have JeM chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist by the UN.
Apr 18, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
North Korea preparing 5th nuclear test: South Korea President Park Guen-Hye
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on Monday said North Korea appeared to be readying for a fifth nuclear test in defiance of tightened UN sanctions imposed after its last test in January.
Apr 18, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
US warns citizens against visiting Islamabad's Marriott Hotel
The US embassy has issued a warning to American citizens against visiting Marriott Hotel Islamabad for the next several days, in wake of a general threat.
Apr 18, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
Syria rebels vow armed response to regime ceasefire violations
Several of Syria's key opposition factions said Monday they were launching an armed response to what they alleged were regime "violations" of a ceasefire agreement in the war-torn country.
Apr 18, 2016, 13:12 PM IST
Iran unveils S-300 missile system parts at army parade
Iran used its annual Army Day parade Sunday to showcase parts of a long-awaited air defence system ordered from Russia, a move likely to irk critics of the arms deal.
Apr 17, 2016, 13:35 PM IST
Italy FM in Libya for talks with unity government
Italy`s foreign minister arrived in the Libyan capital on Tuesday in a show of support for the new unity government, the first visit by a top Western official since 2014.
Apr 12, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
North Korea leader supervises test of new engine for missile: State media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a successful test of a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), state media said on Saturday, in their latest report of advances in an arms programme that has attracted U.N. sanctions.
Apr 09, 2016, 13:16 PM IST
UN chief offers his 'good offices' to resolve Indo-Pak issues
With Pakistan announcing that the bilateral peace process with India has been suspended, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that the offer of his "good offices" to help resolve the conflict stands but it is up to both nations to seek it.
Apr 09, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Syria transitional govt must include regime, opposition: Assad
President Bashar al-Assad said Wednesday that any transitional government in Syria should include both the regime and opposition, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged greater efforts to tackle the country`s refugee crisis.
Mar 30, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
China appoints special envoy to Syria
China on Tuesday said it has appointed its first special envoy to Syria, as part of efforts to increase its diplomatic footprint in the Middle East.
Mar 29, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
Brussels bombings victim death toll rises to 35: Official
The number killed in last Tuesday`s bombings at Brussels Airport and a rush-hour metro has risen to 35, not including the three suicide bombers, officials said on Monday.
Mar 28, 2016, 17:07 PM IST
United Nation refugee chief concerned about EU-Turkey deal
The head of the UN refugee agency said Monday he will be scrutinizing for possible breaches of international law the rollout of a controversial EU-Turkey deal to stem migrant flows into Europe through Greece.
Mar 22, 2016, 03:42 AM IST
