Ukraine war: Russia abandons territory, a day after its formal annexation
Oct 02, 2022, at 05:09 am
In a major setback for Moscow, Russia today abandoned Lyman, in the east of Ukraine, for fear of getting surrounded.
Iraq: Over 17 people injured in clashes between protesters and police in Baghdad
Oct 02, 2022, at 03:34 am
Baghdad: More than 17 people were injured on Saturday as result of skirmishes between protesters and police in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, Iraqi broadcaster Al Sumaria reported, citing sources.
Ghana villagers ousted for Chinese mine
Oct 01, 2022, at 10:15 pm
Talensi: Ghanaian soldiers have kicked local miners out of their homes to make way for the expansion of a Chinese mine at the centre of a $395 million dispute with Australian mining firm Cassius.
DR Congo: Humanitarian situation worsens; UN mission continues to battle armed militias
Oct 01, 2022, at 10:07 pm
New York: The UN envoy for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday denounced the recent violence against the Organization’s stabilization mission in the country, which has been the target of “manipulation and stigmatization”.
Russia vetoes Security Council resolution condemning attempted annexation of Ukraine regions
Oct 01, 2022, at 09:54 pm
New York: Russia on Friday vetoed a Security Council resolution which described its attempts to unlawfully annex four regions of Ukraine earlier in the day with a formal ceremony in Moscow, as “a threat to international peace and security”, demanding that the decision be immediately and unconditionally reversed.
Empty shelves and rising prices linked to Ukraine crisis push Tunisians to the brink
Oct 01, 2022, at 09:40 pm
New York: For many Tunisians, shortages of essential foods, fuel and key farming products linked to the war in Ukraine, have tested them to the limit, they’ve been telling UN News.
Yemen: Put the people first, Guterres urges, with extended and expanded truce
Oct 01, 2022, at 09:21 pm
New York: Yemen’s warring parties who have sustained a nationwide truce for the past six months, need to prioritize the “needs and aspirations” of the people, by both extending and expanding it, beyond Sunday’s imminent deadline, the UN chief has said.
Little progress combating systemic racism against people of African descent: UN report
Oct 01, 2022, at 08:57 pm
New York: More than two years since the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in the United States sparked the global Black Lives Matter movement, there’s been only “piecemeal progress” in addressing systemic racism, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday, in a new report.
Burkina Faso crisis: Military officer removes Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba
Oct 01, 2022, at 03:04 pm
An army captain in Burkina Faso has announced on national television that he has ousted military leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba, triggering yet another moment of tension in the country.
Oct 01, 2022, at 08:16 am
The United States has sanctioned 1000 Russian citizens after Moscow formally annexed four territories of Ukraine on Friday.
Ukraine seeks speedy NATO membership after Russia annexes 4 territories
Oct 01, 2022, at 04:11 am
Kyiv: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said that Kyiv is requesting expeditious NATO membership after Russia formally annexed four Moscow-held territories of Ukraine, media reports said.
Human rights: ‘Disturbing trends’ in reprisals against those cooperating with the UN continues
Sep 30, 2022, at 11:35 pm
New York: People in 42 different countries across the world faced reprisals and intimidation on the basis of their cooperation with the United Nations to defend human rights, according to the annual UN report on the issue, which also highlights other disturbing trends.
Black Sea exports ramp up, bringing confidence to global commerce and food to most vulnerable
Sep 30, 2022, at 11:20 pm
New York: Two months since the Black Sea Grain Initiative kicked into action to help release desperately needed grain and fertilizer from ports in Ukraine and Russia, confidence is returning among global distributors as exports ramp up, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.
World Maritime Day showcases technology for ‘greener’ shipping
Sep 30, 2022, at 11:02 pm
New York: How shipping can contribute to a more sustainable future for all is the focus of World Maritime Day, celebrated on Thursday.
50p coin with King Charles III
Sep 30, 2022, at 10:33 pm
London/UNI: The first 50p coin featuring King Charles III will go into circulation before Christmas, it was reported Friday.
The Royal Mint unveils official coin effigy of King Charles III
Sep 30, 2022, at 10:03 pm
London: The Royal Mint has unveiled the official coin effigy of King Charles III.
Guinea: UN pledges support for justice and accountability, as stadium massacre trial begins
Sep 30, 2022, at 02:06 am
New York: The UN chief on Wednesday paid tribute to the hundreds of victims and their families, of a 2009 stadium massacre in the capital of Guinea, as some of the ringleaders allegedly responsible for the gruesome death of more than 150 people that day, went on trial.
Israel-Palestine: ‘Meaningful initiatives’ needed soon, to reverse current course
Sep 30, 2022, at 02:03 am
New York: The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process told the Security Council on Wednesday, that since the adoption in December 2016 of resolution 2334, which demands Israel stop building new settlements on Palestinian land, there’s been “little progress” implementing it.
Iran: UN experts demand stay of execution for two women LGBT rights activists
Sep 30, 2022, at 01:47 am
New York: Iran must immediately stay the executions of two womensentenced to death for supporting the human rights of lesbian, gay,bisexual, trans and gender-diverse (LGBT) people, a large group ofUN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Wednesday.
Join forces to prevent ‘food availability crisis’ urges FAO chief
Sep 30, 2022, at 01:14 am
New York: As the war in Ukraine stokes a crisis for countries who are struggling just to access the food their populations want and need, the international community needs to ensure that doesn’t spill over into a “food availability crisis”, the head of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Wednesday.
Sep 30, 2022, at 12:37 am
New York: Recent so-called referenda conducted in fourRussian-occupied regions in Ukraine cannot be considered legal under international law, the UN’s political affairs chief, Rosemary DiCarlo, told the Security Council on Tuesday.
‘Dire’ and deteriorating pattern of rights abuse continues in Ukraine
Sep 29, 2022, at 10:59 pm
New York: Ongoing armed attacks by Russia against Ukraine have led to devastating human rights abuses there, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission for the war-torn country (HRMMU).
Iran: UN condemns violent crackdown against hijab protests
Sep 29, 2022, at 09:56 pm
Authorities in Iran must fully respect the rights of protestors calling for justice for Mahsa Amini, the young woman who died in custody after being arrested for allegedly violating strict dress codes, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday. Later in the day, the UN chief said he was becoming "increasingly concerned" about reports of the death toll rising, "including women and children."
Russia: Alarm over arrests of military mobilization protesters
Sep 29, 2022, at 09:50 pm
New York: In Russia, nearly 2,400 people have reportedly been arrested for protesting against the Kremlin’s mobilisation call-up to fight in Ukraine, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Ukraine crisis: US, EU set to impose new sanctions on Russia
Sep 29, 2022, at 02:48 am
Washington/UNI: The United States and the European Union are each set to impose their own new set of sanctions on Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed officials.
Sep 29, 2022, at 01:31 am
Madrid/UNI: The Spanish Foreign Ministry has summoned Iranian Ambassador Hassan Ghashghavi to express protest over the suppression of demonstrations in Iran, the Europa Press news agency reported on Wednesday.
Turkish banks suspend Russia's Mir system under US pressure: Moscow
Sep 29, 2022, at 12:56 am
Ankara/UNI: Moscow considers the decision of Turkish state-owned banks to abandon Russia's payment system Mir as forced, made under "unprecedented" US pressure and Washington's threats of imposing secondary sanctions against Ankara, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
Saudi King appoints Crown Prince as PM
Sep 28, 2022, at 04:28 pm
Riyadh/UNI: Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom's prime minister, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a royal decree.
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden
Sep 27, 2022, at 07:10 am
President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave Russian citizenship to ex-US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, media reports said.
Russia expels Japanese consul for espionage
Sep 27, 2022, at 05:40 am
Moscow/UNI: A Japanese diplomat based in Russia's far eastern city of Vladivostok is being expelled after being detained for espionage, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday.