United Nations

OIC, resistance groups condemn Israeli forces’ strip-search of Palestinian women as UN urges investigation

Sep 07, 2023 10:29

The United Nations has called for an investigation into the forced stripping of five Palestinian women by Israeli soldiers during a raid on their home in the southern West Bank city of al-Khalil as the move also draws condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Iran urges UN Security Council to refrain from using sanctions as weapon

Sep 06, 2023 10:29

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations has urged the UN Security Council to refrain from using sanctions as a cover for the illegal and unilateral actions of certain member states, or as a weapon to advance their political agendas against the countries.
UN food agency has to cut food aid for 2 million more Afghans

Sep 05, 2023 13:13

The UN World Food Program (WFP) says it has to cut rations to another two million Afghans this month, warning that the measures will “add to “already worrying levels of hunger and malnutrition.”
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.