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World Published 04 May, 2022 12:14pm

EU set to unveil sanctions on Russian oil as fighting rages in Ukraine

Evacuees from steel plant reach Ukraine-held city; Russians attack rail lines, electric grid

Health Published 27 Apr, 2022 09:43pm

Measles cases surge 80%, other diseases could follow: UN

There are also fears that the war in Ukraine can spark a resurgence in the country

World Published 26 Apr, 2022 10:09pm

UN approves measure requiring states to justify veto

The push for reform, which is greeted with applause in the chamber, is revived by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

World Published 02 Apr, 2022 05:58pm

UN: Yemen's warring parties agree to two-month truce starting Saturday

DUBAI:The UN said Yemen's warring parties have agreed to a two-month extendable truce starting Saturday, the first...

World Published 18 Mar, 2022 12:27am

UN votes to secure formal presence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

The resolution includes several strands of cooperation, on the humanitarian, political and human rights fronts

World Published 11 Mar, 2022 05:10pm

UN holds biodiversity talks on deal to stave off mass extinction

Global efforts to cut plastic and agricultural pollution, protect a third of wild spaces, and ultimately live "in...

World Published 08 Mar, 2022 04:20pm

Nearly 400 civilians killed in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover says UN

Nearly 400 civilians have been killed in attacks in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, more than 80% of them by...

World Published 27 Feb, 2022 04:23pm

UN reports at least 240 civilian casualties, 64 deaths in Ukraine

Says actual figures were likely to be 'considerably higher'

World Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:27pm

Gunmen attack high-profile Sri Lanka TV journalist

Chamuditha Samarawickrama was shaken but unhurt after the pre-dawn raid, say police

World Published 13 Feb, 2022 09:16pm

4 missing Afghan women activists released: UN

UN says women activists have been released by the country's authorities after going missing weeks ago

World Published 08 Feb, 2022 08:18pm

UN rights office demands release of Afghan women activists

The OHCHR says there is no news about the whereabouts of four women, who it says reportedly took part in a protest

World Published 01 Feb, 2022 11:01am

770-km US megaflash sets new lightning record: UN

New record for the longest detected megaflash was measured in the southern US on April 29, 2020

World Published 31 Jan, 2022 02:16pm

UN report claims Taliban have killed over 100 ex-Afghan govt officials, others since takeover

A United Nations report seen Sunday says the Taliban and its allies allegedly killed more than 100 former Afghan...

World Published 30 Jan, 2022 11:37am

DR Congo court sentences 51 in trial over 2017 murder of UN experts

Dozens of people have been on trial for more than four years over a killing that shook diplomats and the aid community

Pakistan Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:53pm

Pakistan rejects Indian claim of so called credible disarmament record

Pakistan has rejected India's claims about its so called credible disarmament record, saying New Delhi is solely...

World Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:38pm

UN urged to open query into Iran's 1988 killings and Raisi role

Former U.N. judges and investigators call on U.N. human rights boss to investigate the 1988 "massacre"

World Published 26 Jan, 2022 06:40pm

Afghan women rally at Taliban approved protest

Banners also called on Washington to open access to $9.5 billion in Afghanistan central bank assets

Pakistan Published 15 Jan, 2022 04:40pm

UN projects Pakistan's GDP growth at 3.9% in 2022

Says growth is driven by private consumption, record-high remittances and fiscal support

World Published 11 Jan, 2022 11:00am

UN calls for $5b in aid for Afghanistan in 2022

Says $4.4b was needed within Afghanistan, while a further $623m was required to support millions of Afghans sheltering beyond its borders

World Updated 15 Dec, 2021 08:24pm

Iran, UN agree on replacing nuclear site's damaged cameras

Tehran's refusal to allow the IAEA to replace the devices has been hampering progress in its talks

World Updated 29 Nov, 2021 11:13am

Pandemic to cost global tourism $2tr in 2021: UN

Says international tourist arrivals will this year remain 70-75 per cent below the 1.5b arrivals recorded in 2019 before the pandemic hit

Health Published 26 Nov, 2021 01:22pm

PTI MNA claims PM's aide, state minister got into a 'brawl' at COP26

Riaz Fatyana says Minister of State Zartaj Gul ended Glasgow trip prematurely after altercation with Malik Amin Aslam

World Updated 23 Nov, 2021 01:18pm

UN criticises 'disturbing' arrest of rights activist in India's Kashmir

By Fayaz Bukhari and Alasdair Pal SRINAGAR: Rights groups including the United Nations have criticised the arrest ...

World Published 28 Oct, 2021 10:23pm

New street clashes rock Sudan's capital as UN slams coup

At least one protester was killed, according to medics, on the fourth day of street violence in Khartoum.

World Published 08 Oct, 2021 11:28am

Cash airlifts planned to bypass Taliban, help Afghans

International officials are preparing to fly in cash for the needy while avoiding financing the Taliban government in Afghanistan