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United Nations urges rescue of 185 Rohingya adrift in Indian Ocean

Published on Dec 23, 2023 18:46 IST

-- AFP PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023 --

Thousands of the mostly Muslim Rohingya, heavily persecuted in Myanmar, undertake risky sea journeys from Myanmar and refugee camps in Bangladesh every year trying to reach Malaysia or Indonesia.

Swedish citizen faces Iran execution 'shortly', warns UN

The UN rights office said Saturday that a "moratorium on all death sentences is urgently required" in Iran.

Published on Dec 23, 2023 14:15 IST

UN Security Council adopts resolution on Gaza aid; US abstains

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote on a proposal to demand that Israel and Hamas allow aid access to the Gaza Strip - via land, sea and air routes. (Reuters)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 17:26 IST

Israel-Hamas war pushing Gaza to famine, UN warns

An Israeli army tank rolling past debris of buildings in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing battles with the Hamas militant group. (AFP)

Published on Dec 22, 2023 15:44 IST

UN rights office receives reports Israeli troops 'summarily killed' Palestinians

Palestinians inspect a house after it was hit by an Israeli bombardment on Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. (AP)

Published on Dec 21, 2023 11:26 IST

International Human Solidarity Day 2023: Date, history and significance

Know International Human Solidarity Day 2023 date, history, significance and more.

Published on Dec 19, 2023 15:43 IST

UN's takedown of Russia: 'Indication of war crimes, Ukrainian civilians are...'

Local residents remove debris from the backyard of their house, which was damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine

Published on Dec 19, 2023 12:13 IST

Why UN has declared 2024 the International Year Of Camelids

Llamas

Published on Dec 17, 2023 19:23 IST

‘UN Security Council is like an old club’: EAM Jaishankar

EAM S Jaishankar

Published on Dec 17, 2023 09:52 IST

At UN, India's call for ‘zero tolerance’ on terrorism: ‘…for several decades’

Permanent Representative of India to the UN Ruchira Kamboj.

Updated on Dec 16, 2023 05:14 IST

UN chief warns human rights under attack, praises rights defenders

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Reuters)

Published on Dec 15, 2023 19:27 IST

Non-State actors are the new ‘influencers’ in the UN climate process

Plenary session at COP28 in Dubai. (AFP)

Published on Dec 14, 2023 12:27 IST

Delegates at UN climate talks agree to transition away from fossil fuels

Within minutes of opening Wednesday’s session, COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber gaveled in approval of the central document — an evaluation of how off-track the world is on climate and how to get back on. (AP)

Published on Dec 13, 2023 19:30 IST

Global deal at COP28 as Dubai keeps Paris alive

Welcoming the agreement, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav congratulated the UAE’s COP Presidency “for its fairness, transparency and free exchange of thought”. (AP)

Updated on Dec 13, 2023 23:13 IST

US climate envoy says COP28 'last' chance to keep 1.5C target alive

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry (Reuters)

Updated on Dec 11, 2023 23:06 IST

US, EU dislike COP28 draft sans fossil fuel deal: 'Far away from what...'

Published on Dec 11, 2023 17:47 IST

The road ahead for the UN: Reform or else perish

Members of the United Nations Security Council during a meeting at the UN headquarters in New York. (Reuters File Photo)

Published on Dec 11, 2023 17:46 IST

Human rights day 2023: What UN said on justice, global warfare and peace

The UN on Monday urged world leaders to revive the spirit that led to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago, to counter today's widespread oppression and polarisation.

Updated on Dec 11, 2023 11:10 IST

UNGA likely to vote on Tuesday on draft resolution seeking Gaza ceasefire

Palestinians inspect the rubble of the Yassin Mosque destroyed after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike at Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, early Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Published on Dec 10, 2023 22:12 IST

'Forgotten war': Sudan's 'horrific mega-catastrophe' as UN runs out of funds

FILE PHOTO: A Sudanese family who fled the conflict in Murnei in Sudan's Darfur region, sit beside their belongings while waiting to be registered by UNHCR upon crossing the border between Sudan and Chad in Adre, Chad, July 26, 2023.

Published on Dec 10, 2023 19:34 IST

International Mountain Day 2023: Know the date, theme, history and significance

Know International Mountain Day 2023 date, theme, history, significance, and more.

Updated on Dec 11, 2023 04:04 IST

UN climate chief's stern message at COP28: 'Act... don't just score points'

United Nations Climate Chief Simon Stiell

Published on Dec 6, 2023 10:18 IST

UN agency cites warming trend as COP28 grapples with curbing climate change

Experts are divided about one of the most important metrics: The rate of warming. (AP)

Published on Dec 5, 2023 07:45 IST

What is Green Credit Initiative, launched by PM Modi at COP28 summit?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a high-level segment on day two of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. (Bloomberg)

Published on Dec 2, 2023 04:35 IST

From Gaza war to Paris Agreement: Key takeaways from COP28 summit in Dubai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with multiple world leaders at the COP28 climate change summit in Dubai.

Published on Dec 2, 2023 01:17 IST

Modi pitches India as host of COP33 in 2028

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a high-level segment on day two of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Dec 2, 2023 01:10 IST

Ending fossil fuel use only way to save planet: UN chief at COP28

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the opening ceremony at the COP28

Published on Dec 1, 2023 08:45 IST

UN leaders hail India as champion of South-South cooperation, highlight 'exemplary leadership' in addressing global challenges

HT Image

Published on Nov 30, 2023 06:33 IST

Israel at UN meeting: Sexual violence by Hamas 'widespread weapon of war'

United Nations

Published on Nov 28, 2023 13:53 IST

North Korea rocket launches risk to civil aviation, maritime traffic, UN warns

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is seen.

Published on Nov 27, 2023 15:27 IST

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