United Nations

Iranian diplomat urges 'political talks' to end crisis in Syria

Sep 05, 2023 03:16

A senior Iranian diplomat says the ongoing crisis in Syria can only be settled through political negotiations.
India PM Modi urges UN to rethink priorities for the 21st century

Sep 04, 2023 10:41

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the United Nations to make reforms in the international body to be ready for modern-day realities, according to an interview.
Sudanese activists say airstrike in Khartoum kills 20 civilians

Sep 03, 2023 14:02

Tensions have escalated in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, with local sources reporting an airstrike in the city’s southern region that claimed the lives of at least 20 civilians including two children.
Iran envoy: US does not deserve roles in UN Human Rights Council

Sep 02, 2023 11:52

A senior Iranian diplomat says the United States with its dark human rights record does not deserve roles in the Human Rights Council.
Brazil's Lula wants to discuss changes to UN Security Council with Biden

Aug 30, 2023 05:14

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he wants to discuss the possibility of making changes to the United Nations Security Council with his US counterpart Joe Biden.
UN official warns Daesh threat persists in region

Aug 28, 2023 12:16

The UN has warned that the Daesh terrorist group could exploit the instability and insecurity in West Asia and Africa amid reports of growing attacks by the group in those regions.
Russia, China clash with US at UN over North Korean missile tests

Aug 27, 2023 04:52

The United States ambassador to the United Nations has accused China and Russia of blocking a unified UN Security Council response to North Korea's missile tests.
Russia, China clash with US at UN over North Korean missile tests

Aug 26, 2023 11:29

The United States ambassador to the United Nations has accused China and Russia of blocking a unified UN Security Council response to North Korea's missile tests.
Rohingya Muslims demand safe return to home after 6 years of exodus

Aug 25, 2023 11:29

Rohingya Muslim refugees demand their safe return to their homeland, Myanmar, on the sixth anniversary of the violence that forced them to flee to Bangladesh.
More than 60 feared dead after a migrant boat is rescued in Atlantic

Aug 17, 2023 11:49

Dozens of migrants are feared dead after a boat that left Senegal with more than 100 people onboard over a month ago was rescued by the coast guard in Cabo Verde with just 38 survivors onboard, officials said.