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January 4, 2024 10:29 AM

UN chief strongly condemns attack on Soleimani memorial in Iran

Florencia Soto Nino, associate spokesperson for the Secretary-General, conveyed the United Nations' strong condemnation of the attack on a memorial ceremony in Kerman City, Iran. The incident, which occurred during a crowded anniversary event at the ...

January 2, 2024 2:59 PM

U.N. to boost food ration for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The United Nations will increase the food ration for each Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh by $2 a month, to $10 from Jan. 1, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday, as it thanked donors for coming to the rescue of a cash-strapped effort. The ...

December 23, 2023 9:05 AM

UN urges more Gaza aid, UN chief says Israel creating distribution ‘obstacles’

The U.N. Security Council called for boosting humanitarian assistance for Gaza, but the U.N. chief said the way Israel was conducting its military operation was creating "massive obstacles" to aid distribution inside the battered enclave. After days...

December 21, 2023 2:36 PM

India reiterates unwavering commitment to Afghan people at UNSC

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has emphasized India's "unwavering commitment" to the people of Afghanistan during her address to the UNSC regarding the ongoing situation in the country. Kamboj voiced her co...

December 10, 2023 1:34 PM

Israel’s Netanyahu says he appreciates U.S. position in U.N. Security Council

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (December 9) that he appreciated the United State's veto at the U.N. Security Council's, blocking a demand for a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. "Other countries must also u...

December 10, 2023 11:23 AM

COP 28: Quad Nations focus on localized initiatives for a resilient future

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India organised a side event under the Climate Ambition Pillar of Quad Climate Working Group (QCWG) on “Localising Climate Action” at the India Pavilion on the sidelines of UNF...

December 9, 2023 6:32 PM

India’s Pledge for a Greener Future: Minister Yadav Addresses COP28 in Dubai

Dubai: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav today presented India’s National Statement at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Minister Yadav commended the session's theme as the "COP for Action." The operationalization of ...

December 9, 2023 2:41 PM

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

The United States on Friday voted against a UN Security Council resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, drafted by the United Arab Emirates and backed by more than 100 countries, gained support from 13 of...

December 9, 2023 10:51 AM

UN Security Council holds open meeting on Palestinian-Israeli conflict

The United Nations Security Council on Friday held an open meeting on the Palestine-Israel conflict at the UN headquarters in New York City, ahead of the vote to a resolution on a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. During the open session, UN...

December 4, 2023 4:37 PM

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 climate talks

Money pledges grabbed the spotlight again at COP28 in Dubai on Monday as delegates turned their focus to the yawning gap in the need for climate finance and what's on offer. The United Arab Emirates, the host of this year's conference, pledged $...

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