United Nations

Iran’s foreign minister, UN chief discuss US illegal measures

Apr 25, 2019 23:39

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres talked about the US government’s illegal moves against Iran at a meeting in New York.
Zarif addresses UN meeting on Intl.‎ Day of Multilateralism, Diplomacy for Peace

Apr 24, 2019 12:07

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses a high-level meeting at the UN General Assembly to commemorate International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
UN rights boss condemns mass executions by Saudi Arabia

Apr 24, 2019 12:05

The United Nations human rights chief has condemned the recent mass execution of nearly 40 people in a single day across Saudi Arabia, as a crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against dissidents widens in the kingdom.
Zarif leaves for New York to attend UN forum on multilateralism

Apr 23, 2019 02:53

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has traveled to the United States to attend a high-level plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on multilateralism and diplomacy.
Yemen's Ansarullah warn Saudi Arabia, UAE

Apr 23, 2019 00:31

Yemen’s popular Ansarullah movement, which defends the country against a Saudi-led invasion, says it can hit “strategic targets” in the Saudi Arabia and its closest regional ally, unless the invaders observe a UN-brokered ceasefire.
Aid charity Oxfam warns of ‘massive resurgence of cholera’ in Yemen

Apr 20, 2019 00:47

Oxfam International, a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations, has warned of a “massive resurgence of cholera” amid an escalation of violence in the war-torn Yemen, and ahead of the rainy season, which is expected to accelerate the spread of the disease.
UN expresses alarm at Bahrain move to strip 138 of nationality

Apr 18, 2019 11:03

The United Nations has expressed concern that a mass trial by a court in Bahrain that stripped nearly 140 people of their nationality this week had not met international fair trial standards.
Yemen agreement should be implemented without delay: UNSC

Apr 18, 2019 02:37

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on warring parties in Yemen to withdraw from the embattled port city of Hudaydah “as soon as possible” in line with a ceasefire deal reached in December 2018.
UN’s Libya envoy: Haftar’s actions looked like coup

Apr 16, 2019 07:45

The United Nations (UN)’s envoy to Libya says self-styled commander Khalifa Haftar attempted a “coup” by issuing an arrest warrant against Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj and other officials in the country’s internationally-recognized government.
UN envoy, Syria FM hold 'substantial' political process talks

Apr 15, 2019 01:41

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen says he has held "detailed substantial" talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem on efforts to find a political solution to the country's eight-year-long war.