Sudan: UN ‘will never stay neutral’ amid war and human rights abuses
Sep 15, 2023, at 11:10 pm
Both Sudanese Government forces (SAF) and their rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are responsible for abhorrent rights violations as they battle for supremacy, the UN envoy to the country said on Wednesday.
Libya floods: UN providing aid as disaster response team deploys
Sep 15, 2023, at 10:59 pm
The UN system is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya impacted by the weekend floods and a disaster assessment team has been deployed to support government response and relief operations, the UN said on Wednesday.
Peace our ‘most fundamental job’, says Guterres
Sep 15, 2023, at 10:11 pm
Today “peace is under assault” across communities, countries and regions, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, underscoring the need for global solidarity and mutual trust.
UN humanitarian chief in Ukraine condemns 'brutal and relentless' pattern of port attacks
Sep 15, 2023, at 10:07 pm
New York: A string of Russian attacks on port and grain facilities in Ukraine which began over a month ago, have intensified in recent days, drawing condemnation from the UN’s top humanitarian official there.
UNGA78: ‘Action is what the world needs’ - UN chief
Sep 15, 2023, at 09:56 pm
The UN Secretary-General had a clear message on Wednesday to world leaders arriving in New York next week: “This is not a time for posturing or positioning.”
Norwegian man sentenced to 3.5 years for hiding deceased wife in freezer to collect her pension
Sep 14, 2023, at 07:32 am
A 57-year-old Norwegian man has been sentenced to 3.5 years in prison by a Swedish court for a series of crimes, including fraud and falsifying records, as he concealed his wife's body in a freezer for nearly five years to continue receiving her pension, Fox News reports.
Libyan floods death reaches above 5000 with over 600 families displaced
Sep 14, 2023, at 06:59 am
Tripoli/Libya/UNI: Over 600 families were displaced by the floods that hit eastern Libya on Sunday, stated the Libyan Health Ministry during the press conference held in Tripoli on Tuesday.
Viral Video: 'Non-human' alien corpses displayed at Mexico Congress
Sep 14, 2023, at 12:56 am
Triggering debate over the existence of extraterrestrial beings, the Mexico Congress recently hosted an unusual event in country's capital city.
Couple caught on camera having sex inside toilet of Ibiza-bound flight, escorted off plane
Sep 14, 2023, at 12:25 am
A video has gone viral on social media where a couple was caught on camera in the middle of the act inside the bathroom of a flight.
Building Paris every week: Urgent need to cut emissions in construction sector
Sep 13, 2023, at 11:48 pm
The building sector, responsible for an astonishing 37 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, has been lacking climate-focused development funding, according to a report published by the UN’s environment agency on Tuesday.
Russia says Ukraine launched missile attack on Crimea
Sep 13, 2023, at 11:39 pm
The Russian Defence Ministry said Ukraine has launched 10 missiles and three unmanned boats in an attack on the home of its Black Sea fleet in Crimea.
Cooperation across the Global South, key to reaching SDGs
Sep 13, 2023, at 09:11 pm
To highlight the importance of ongoing cooperation between countries of the Global South, the UN commemorated its annual Day for South-South Cooperation on Tuesday.
24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP
Sep 13, 2023, at 09:00 pm
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday that a historic funding shortfall was forcing it to “drastically” cut rations in most of its operations, potentially pushing an additional 24 million people to the brink of starvation over the next 12 months.
Ten die as fire breaks out in Vietnam building
Sep 13, 2023, at 08:44 pm
At least 10 people have died after a fire broke out at a mini apartment building in Vietnam's Hanoi city.
Libya: Humanitarian response ramps up as floods of 'epic proportions' leave thousands dead
Sep 13, 2023, at 08:41 pm
New York: UN agencies and partners are responding to the disaster unfolding in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend, humanitarians told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday.
Syria: Urgent response needed to uptick in fighting, economic crisis
Sep 13, 2023, at 08:36 pm
The “dire needs” of Syrians have been systematically ignored during more than 12 years of brutal conflict in the country, the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria warned on Tuesday.
US-Mexico border, ‘world’s deadliest’ overland migration route: IOM
Sep 13, 2023, at 07:10 pm
The United States-Mexico border is the world’s deadliest land route for migrants, with at least 686 deaths and disappearances last year, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Tuesday.
Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin, says Pyongyang wants to further deepen ties with Moscow
Sep 13, 2023, at 07:02 pm
Kim Jong Un on Wednesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin and said North Korea wants to further develop ties with Moscow.
Sergey Lavrov to hold talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi on Sep 18
Sep 13, 2023, at 07:00 pm
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Russia on September 18 and hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Morocco: Death toll from earthquake surpasses 2,900
Sep 13, 2023, at 05:08 pm
Marrakesh/UNI: The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
South Korea claims North Korea fired ballistic missile towards East Sea
Sep 13, 2023, at 02:47 pm
At a time when Kim Jong Un is visiting Russia for his meeting with President Vladimir Putin, North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Wednesday.
Libya floods claims lives over 2000; 10000 believed missing because of 'catastrophic' flooding
Sep 13, 2023, at 04:38 am
Benghazi/Libya: Death toll reaches above 2000 with over 10,000 people remaining missing after devastating floods hit Libya’s eastern city Derna, a spokesperson of the Red Crescent movement in the North African country, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
FAO launches emergency plan to combat hunger in Sudan
Sep 12, 2023, at 07:15 pm
The UN food security agency on Monday launched an emergency response plan to provide essential support to communities in Sudan grappling with the devastating effects of the ongoing conflict.
Türk blasts ‘politics of repression and division’, stresses freedom and development link
Sep 12, 2023, at 07:11 pm
To advance development, States must reject authoritarianism and protect civic space and fundamental rights, UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council on Monday.
Portugal: River of red wine flows through streets of small town, triggers environmental concerns
Sep 12, 2023, at 06:50 pm
Locals in Portugal's Sao Lorenco de Bairro were left surprised recently when they saw a river flowing through the streets of the small town. But this river was no ordinary as red wine washed down the streets instead of water.
Trudeau’s lukewarm response, Sunak’s steely resolve: Khalistan extremism under scrutiny
Sep 12, 2023, at 04:19 pm
In the realm of global politics, leaders often find themselves at a crossroads when dealing with extremism and radical ideologies.
Sep 12, 2023, at 03:32 pm
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia on his private train ahead of his meeting with President Vladimir Putin as concerns grow over a possible arms deal between Pyongyang and Moscow.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to be heading towards Russia in a special train: Reports
Sep 11, 2023, at 11:23 pm
A special train, which is believed to be carrying Kim Jong Un, is heading towards Vladivostok city in Russia where the North Korean leader is likely to meet President Vladimir Putin, South Korean media outlets reported.
Rishi Sunak's 'adorable' image with Sheikh Hasina is winning hearts of netizens
Sep 11, 2023, at 03:01 pm
An image of UK PM Rishi Sunak, sitting down on one knee, while speaking to his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on the sidelines of the G20 Summit is earning warm affection from netizens.
Italy planning to leave China's Belt and Road Initiative: Report
Sep 11, 2023, at 03:27 am
New Delhi: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday conveyed to her Chinese counterpart Li Qiang that Italy is planning to leave China’s inter-continental Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Bloomberg reported.