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The United Nations paid tribute to 22 staff members killed in the bombing of its headquarters in Iraq 20 years ago, one of the darkest days in the Organization's history.
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Fighting broke out between the 444 brigade and the Special Deterrence Force late Monday evening
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According to UN, there will be an increase of extreme fires globally by up to 14% by 2030, 30% by the end of 2050 and 50% by the end of the century
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Tensions are escalating between Niger's new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered the deployment of troops
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In 2021, Bazoum was elected president in the nation's first democratic transfer of power.
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The fighting has also triggered outbreaks of disease and an increase in malnutrition, according to William Spindler, a spokesperson for the UN refugee agency
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Since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, the law and order situation in the country has only deteriorated, with the rise in cases of terrorism and blasts.
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While addressing the United Nations Security Council, Kamboj said, "India supports the efforts of the UN Secretary-General in continuing the Black Sea Grain Initiative and hopes for an early resolution to the present impasse."
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The Yazidi population suffered immensely at the hands of Daesh nine years ago, and the repercussions are still felt to this day, said UK minister Tariq Ahmad
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UN has been dealing with a 'crippling funding crisis', forcing it to reduce food, cash payments and hence support to millions of people in numerous countries
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At least 38 of the 86 countries where WFP operates have already seen cuts or plan to cut assistance soon — including Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and West Africa, said Carl Skau
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The assistance WHO is currently providing includes the deployment of technical experts to affected areas, and undertaking capacity-building training on cholera outbreak management.
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According to him, out of 86 WFP country operations, at least 38 have already reduced or are planning to reduce the size and scope of life-saving food, cash, and nutrition assistance programs.
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The UN Chief called on global leaders to lead, saying there should be no more hesitancy, no more excuses and no more waiting for others to move first.
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US had announced its intention to rejoin UNESCO in June, and the organisation's 193-member states earlier this month
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She said that they are concerned about recent developments in the region which have not helped in securing the larger cause of peace and stability.
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The report provides -- for the first time -- a more comprehensive picture of progress in women and girls’ human development.
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India has contributed USD 1,000,000 to the United Nations as part of the initiative to promote the usage of the Hindi language at the global organisation.
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If we persist in delaying key measures that are needed, I think we are moving into a catastrophic situation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said
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UK government has reiterated its call for reform of the United Nations as one of its top transnational priorities and supported India's bid for permanent membership
