General debate concludes, reaffirming primacy of the United Nations
Sep 28, 2023, at 12:33 am
The General Assembly’s annual debate concluded on Tuesday, with global leaders stating that while the United Nations faces institutional challenges, it remains the paramount platform for crafting collective solutions to humanity’s challenges.
Syrian minister denounces ‘American chaos’, says States must respect the UN Charter
Sep 28, 2023, at 12:22 am
In remarks on Tuesday to the UN General Assembly, Syrian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Bassam Sabbagh underscored the need to build a multipolar world order that achieves sustainable development for all and balance in international relations, including through reforming institutions such as the Security Council.
A ‘club of elites’ will not realise the multilateral future we need, Holy See tells UN Assembly
Sep 28, 2023, at 12:15 am
The international community must maintain the universality of global multilateral forums and not turn them into “clubs reserved for a few elites...where some are tolerated” if they stay to themselves, a senior Holy See official told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Myanmar: ‘Inhumanity in its vilest form’ continues, warns Türk
Sep 27, 2023, at 11:58 pm
The UN human rights chief on Tuesday presented another grim assessment of the situation in Myanmar, detailing escalating horrors inflicted by the military on civilians in the country.
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela, 43, dies of cancer
Sep 27, 2023, at 11:48 pm
South African liberation hero Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka Mandela has died due to cancer.
UNODC joins regional crime fighters to tackle scams and human trafficking in SE Asia
Sep 27, 2023, at 11:43 pm
Nations in the southeast Asian region joined the UN crime-fighting agency in Bangkok on Tuesday to launch a new strategy tackling organised crime and human trafficking.
UN rights expert calls on Algeria to pardon convicted protesters
Sep 27, 2023, at 11:29 pm
The Algerian Government must pay urgent attention to the pattern of legal restrictions and prosecutions of individuals and associations in the North African country, a UN-appointed independent expert said on Tuesday.
UNHCR increasingly concerned for refugees fleeing Karabakh region
Sep 27, 2023, at 11:26 pm
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) raised concerns on Tuesday over the movement of a large number of civilians to Armenia as a result of the recent hostilities in the region.
Crisis deepens for Mali’s children, human rights updates from Brazil, Montenegro
Sep 27, 2023, at 11:22 pm
In Mali, one million children under five are at risk of malnutrition amid polio and measles outbreaks, increased armed violence and displacement, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
Iraq: Wedding hall fire leaves 100 dead
Sep 27, 2023, at 02:58 pm
At least 100 people died after a fire broke out at a wedding hall in northern Iraq recently.
Ukraine conflict: Rights expert report claims rape and torture by Russian forces continuing
Sep 26, 2023, at 10:02 pm
Russian forces in Ukraine faced new allegations of war crimes on Monday as UN-appointed independent rights experts published the findings of their latest report into Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour.
India’s global leadership applauded at UNGA: A beacon of solidarity and humanity
Sep 26, 2023, at 08:46 pm
India received resounding praise from leaders across the Global South at a special event hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Twenty die in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast
Sep 26, 2023, at 08:42 pm
At least 20 people died after an explosion rocked a fuel depot in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Palestine: Rights experts call for stronger torture prevention measures
Sep 26, 2023, at 08:38 pm
Palestinian authorities must strengthen fundamental legal safeguards against torture and ill-treatment, especially from the first moments of detention, a group of UN human rights experts said on Monday.
India’s global leadership applauded at UNGA: A beacon of solidarity and humanity
Sep 25, 2023, at 06:45 pm
India received resounding praise from leaders across the Global South at a special event hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Mass protests against police violence, racism erupt in France
Sep 25, 2023, at 04:39 am
More than 31,300 individuals took to the streets of France against police violence and racism on Saturday, as reported by Franceinfo radio.
Singapore: Chinese cab driver allegedly abuses woman, her daughter assuming them to be Indians
Sep 25, 2023, at 03:50 am
A Chinese cab driver in Singapore is under investigation after he allegedly abused a woman and her nine-year-old daughter during a ride over misinformation of destination and even assuming them to be of Indian origin.
Super Bowl 2024 Halftime mega event: Usher to set the stage on fire next year
Sep 25, 2023, at 02:09 am
The NFL has announced that American singer Usher will feature at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show.
Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:37 pm
Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry again appealed for international support to combat rampant gang violence – one element of the multi-dimensional crisis affecting his country.
World must pass ‘AI stress test’, UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:30 pm
The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can come together to “understand it, govern it, harness its potential and contain its risks”, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly on Friday.
We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:26 pm
“Are we going to be too late for the SDGs?” Mia Mottley asked world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Friday, challenging them to “summon the determination to make the fundamental governance changes” that will turn the vision of sustainable development for all into a 21st century reality.
UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York
Sep 23, 2023, at 10:22 pm
Following the UN chief’s appeal this week for a fresh approach to global peace and security, UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) countries convened on Friday to discuss the best way forward.
At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit
Sep 23, 2023, at 08:07 pm
The UN and Ghana jointly announced on Friday that December’s UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting will be hosted in Accra, at a time when some African nations are questioning the value of having ‘blue helmets’ on their soil.
Human rights experts: Humanity facing ‘unprecedented global toxic emergency’
Sep 23, 2023, at 07:57 pm
The consequences of poor chemicals and waste management worldwide are fuelling an “unprecedented global toxic emergency”, independent UN human rights experts have warned, ahead of a major summit next week.
Britain: Rishi Sunak may consider ban on young people buying cigarettes
Sep 23, 2023, at 02:46 pm
British PM Rishi Sunak is planning to introduce measures that would ban the next generation from buying cigarettes.
Nigeria: Gunman kidnaps 35 people from university
Sep 23, 2023, at 06:31 am
Abuja/UNI: A minimum of 35 individuals, including both university students and staff members, were kidnapped by an unidentified gunman in Nigeria's northwestern state of Zamfara, on Friday.
Equality among states is non-negotiable, France says at UN
Sep 22, 2023, at 11:16 pm
At the UN on Thursday, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna declared that her country defends the principle of equality between states – “a principle that no one can or must compromise” – and supports “African solutions to crises in Africa”.
European Council President says it’s time to put multilateralism back solid ground
Sep 22, 2023, at 10:01 pm
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, appealed on Thursday to the international community to protect the principles of the UN Charter, reform the Organization’s governance structures and double down on efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Sep 22, 2023, at 09:55 pm
New York: The President of the Central African Republic on Thursday accused Western countries of triggering a migration crisis by pillaging Africa’s natural resources and impoverishing the continent through slavery and colonization.
Survivors of Libya floods grapple with trauma
Sep 22, 2023, at 09:12 pm
Post-traumatic stress and anxiety has become a daily challenge for thousands of Libyans who survived Storm Daniel nearly two weeks ago, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.