United Nations

Iranian official, UN envoy discuss political solutions for Syria crisis

Apr 16, 2021 01:03

A senior adviser to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs and the UN special envoy for Syria held talks on the situation in the Arab country.
Syria urges UNSC to adopt firm, immediate action against Israeli attacks

Apr 09, 2021 01:57

Syria has renewed its call for the United Nations Security Council to take a “firm and immediate” action against acts of aggression by the Tel Aviv regime, urging the world body to hold to account Israeli authorities over their support for terrorism, crimes against the Syrian and Palestinian nations as well as their backing of Takfiri terror outfits.
WHO’s COVID origin report is out, now the hard work begins

Apr 07, 2021 12:16

Leaders of 23 countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently backed an idea to create an international treaty that would help the world deal with future health emergencies similar to the coronavirus pandemic that is ravaging the globe.
WHO chief blasts 'grotesque' vaccine inequality as rich nations block speedy end of global pandemic

Apr 02, 2021 09:35

As rich nations and pharmaceutical companies face sustained calls to share COVID-19 vaccine knowledge, the head of the World Health Organization has recently decried the "grotesque" global inequality of vaccine distribution.
Rights activists urge France to conduct probe into possible war crime in Mali

Apr 02, 2021 06:17

Human rights activists have called on France to open an investigation into a January 3 airstrike on central Mali after a United Nations probe confirmed that the aerial attack had resulted in at least 19 civilian deaths.
COVID vaccine rollout 'unbearably slow' in Europe as cases rise: WHO warns

Apr 01, 2021 09:38

The World Health Organization has warned the Europe over its "unacceptably slow" vaccine rollout, saying the region's spike in coronavirus infections was "worrying".
Iran demands UN assistance to intra-Afghan talks

Mar 31, 2021 02:53

The foreign minister of Iran called on the United Nations to facilitate the intra-Afghan negotiations, which he described as a requisite for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
US’ return to JCPOA needs no proposal: Iran's UN mission

Mar 31, 2021 01:17

The permanent mission of Iran to the United Nations reminded the US that the process of rejoining the 2015 nuclear deal does not require any proposal, but needs full compliance with the JCPOA and the UNSC Resolution 2231.
North Korea faults UNSC for 'double standard' over missile tests

Mar 29, 2021 04:43

North Korea has slammed the UN Security Council (UNSC) for double standards and denying its right to self-defense after the body’s sanctions committee censured Pyongyang’s latest missile test as a violation of UN resolutions.
Iran takes United Nations 'rights report' apart, belies it bit by bit

Mar 28, 2021 00:38

Iran provides the United Nations with a detailed letter exposing all instances of falsification and deviation from the UN Human Rights Council's standards in a recent controversial HRC report about the Islamic Republic.