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UN urges Taliban to reverse restrictions on women: ‘Unfathomable…’

UN urges Taliban to reverse restrictions on women: ‘Unfathomable…’

Updated on Dec 28, 2022, 5:05 AM IST

India hails global nature of COP15 targets

India was supportive of most aims to restore biodiversity at COP15 but had reservations on numerical targets. (Reuters)

Published on Dec 20, 2022, 12:03 AM IST

COP15 vows to protect 30% land, water by ’30

Delegates take souvenir photos during a snowfall outside the convention centre at the COP15 UN conference on biodiversity in Montreal, on Friday.

Updated on Dec 20, 2022, 4:16 AM IST

Nobel Prize-winning UN World Food Program head to step down

In March 2022, Beasley's term was extended under the Biden administration for an extra year.

Published on Dec 19, 2022, 10:36 AM IST

COP15: Biodiversity draft eyes more funds, saving rich areas

The draft framework will be negotiated on till Monday. (AFP)

Updated on Dec 19, 2022, 1:47 PM IST

'Be good ancestors,' youth activists tell ministers at UN nature talks

Prisca Daka from Zimbabwe, who is part of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, during the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Montreal, Quebec.

Published on Dec 18, 2022, 10:00 AM IST

Equity among nations must to meet biodiversity targets: India at COP15

Climate activists hold signs during the United the Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Canada’s Montreal. (AFP)

Published on Dec 17, 2022, 11:11 PM IST

UN looks to set up fund to promote ancient Indian languages: Officials

UNESCO established the global task force for making a Decade of Action for Indigenous Languages on March 22, 2021. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 18, 2022, 12:19 AM IST

UN ranks ‘Namami Gange’ among Top 10 World Restoration Flagship programmes

An official statement said that the recognized initiatives, including Namami Gange, will now be eligible to receive UN support, funding or technical expertise.

Published on Dec 17, 2022, 2:05 PM IST

Blow to UN's Mali mission: Two police officers killed, four injured in an attack

Mali underwent a military coup in August 2020, followed by a second takeover in May 2021.

Published on Dec 17, 2022, 2:00 AM IST

'Values Gandhi upheld': UN chief on statue unveiled in Jaishankar's presence

'Values Gandhi upheld': UN chief on statue unveiled in Jaishankar's presence

Published on Dec 15, 2022, 1:28 PM IST

'Hosting Bin Laden, attacking Parliament..': Jaishankar slams Pak at UNSC| Video

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaking at UN Security Council, on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Dec 15, 2022, 6:53 AM IST

UN reacts to India-China border clash in Tawang, calls for ‘de‑escalation’

Antonio Guterres: Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres speaks.

Published on Dec 14, 2022, 12:35 PM IST

Tharoor's praise for Jaishankar after India abstains on UN resolution

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and external affairs minister S Jaishankar.

Published on Dec 11, 2022, 7:10 AM IST

India abstains on resolution exempting aid from sanctions at UN

India At United Nations: India's Ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj.

Published on Dec 10, 2022, 9:34 AM IST

At UN Security council, 26/11 attack recalled in India message on global terror

United Nations: India's Permanent Representative to the UN and President of the UN Security Council for the month of December Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj addresses a press conference at the UN headquarters, (File)

Published on Dec 6, 2022, 8:20 AM IST

World Soil Day 2022 celebrates ‘soil: where food begins’ | 5 points

As the increasing population burdens our agricultural systems, it is crucial to ensure soil replenishment after each harvest to ensure global food security.

Published on Dec 5, 2022, 8:41 AM IST

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery | 5 things to know

Modern slavery is not defined by law, but it includes forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage, and human trafficking. (AFP)

Updated on Dec 2, 2022, 1:11 PM IST

India ready to take its place at global top tables, UN told

UN Ruchira Kamboj.

Published on Dec 2, 2022, 9:50 AM IST

UN's flagship report on climate change impacting water resources|5 points

Constrained by growing demands and limited supplies, the current pace of managing water resources has left 3.5 billion with inadequate water access for at least one month per year, the report said.

Published on Nov 30, 2022, 11:17 AM IST

Iran rejects UN investigation into govt's clampdown on protests: Report

Israelis attend a demonstration in support of Iran protests in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on October 29.

Published on Nov 28, 2022, 4:10 PM IST

UN rights council votes to probe Iran's ongoing crackdown

High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk adresses the assembly during a special session of the UN Human Rights Council on the situation in Iran, at the United Nations in Geneva.

Published on Nov 24, 2022, 10:11 PM IST

India raises concern over North Korea missile tests at UNSC, 2nd time in weeks

This photo provided on Nov. 19, 2022, by the North Korean government shows the test-firing of a missile at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang,

Updated on Nov 22, 2022, 7:26 AM IST

France voices support for India, Germany, Brazil, as permanent UNSC members

An attendee awaits the commencement of a UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting.

Published on Nov 19, 2022, 9:59 AM IST

UK reiterates support for India’s permanent United Nations Security Council seat

United Nations: India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj addresses the UN General Assembly plenary meeting.

Published on Nov 18, 2022, 4:13 PM IST

COP27 draft deal published, no proposal yet on 'loss and damage' funding

COP27 sign is seen at the Green Zone at the UN climate summit in Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 17.

Published on Nov 18, 2022, 2:32 PM IST

'Longer the reform is stalled…': India delivers G4 statement at UN

United Nations: India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj addresses the UN General Assembly plenary meeting on behalf of G4 nations, at the United Nations.

Updated on Nov 18, 2022, 9:02 AM IST

Symbolic ‘eight-billionth baby’ born in Philippines

World Population: A baby girl is being deemed as the symbolic eighth billion person in the world.

Published on Nov 15, 2022, 4:40 PM IST

How can 8 billion people sustainably share a planet?

Can the Earth handle more than 8 billion people?

Published on Nov 15, 2022, 4:11 PM IST

As world population hits 8 billion, next billion to come from these 8 countries

World Population: A boy takes in the view of the Los Angeles skyline.

Published on Nov 15, 2022, 3:47 PM IST

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