United Nations

US told it’s time to lift Iran sanctions amid COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 25, 2020 02:15

Top diplomats and officials from all around the world are increasingly urging the United States to remove its unilateral sanctions against Iran amid the country’s battle against the novel coronavirus.
Sanctions on Iran, others facing coronavirus must be urgently re-evaluated: UN

Mar 25, 2020 02:10

The United Nations rights chief says any sanctions imposed on Iran, among other countries grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, should be “urgently re-evaluated” to support lives of millions of people worldwide.
WHO: US could become next coronavirus epicenter

Mar 24, 2020 12:56

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that the United States could become the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, which finally forced reluctant organizers to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
Yemen’s Ansarullah welcomes UN call for global ceasefire to tackle coronavirus pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 03:15

Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement has welcomed a call by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for a ceasefire in all conflicts worldwide amid a global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
WHO: Lockdowns not enough to defeat virus, public health measures needed

Mar 22, 2020 12:43

The World Health Organization (WHO) says lockdowns are not enough to defeat the coronavirus pandemic, noting that public health measures are still needed to avoid a resurgence of the virus once the restrictions are lifted.
On World Water Day, UN urges globe to use resources wisely

Mar 22, 2020 06:11

Using water more efficiently in everything from daily life to agriculture and industry would help reduce planet-warming emissions and curb climate change - a potential benefit that has yet to be widely recognized, the United Nations said on Sunday.
World must push US to lift Iran sanctions amid coronavirus outbreak: Iran UN mission

Mar 21, 2020 00:17

Iran says the international community should push the United States to immediately lift all illegal sanctions it has imposed on the Islamic Republic amid a national endeavor to contain the novel coronavirus.
UN Chief: If not controlled, coronavirus pandemic could kill ‘millions’ worldwide

Mar 20, 2020 01:16

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns that the new coronavirus pandemic could end up killing “millions” of people worldwide if allowed to spread unchecked.
Coronavirus taking toll on diplomacy at UN

Mar 15, 2020 11:38

The spread of the new coronavirus around the world is also taking a toll on international diplomacy at the United Nations (UN) in New York, where mandatory social distancing has caused major disruptions to routine work.
Afghanistan summons UN official over meeting with president’s rival

Mar 13, 2020 15:06

The Afghan Foreign Ministry has summoned the United Nations (UN) special representative for Afghanistan to protest his meeting with Abdullah Abdullah, a former official and a rival to Ashraf Ghani.