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Stefan Priesner begins role as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
As Resident Coordinator, Priesner will lead the work of the UN Country Team (UNCT) in India, supporting national development priorities and guiding progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a coherent and integrated UN response.
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Iranian envoy to India warns against fake news being peddled about Iran pr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Urging people to be cautious when searching for and consuming information online, in a post on X, he wrote, "The news circulated on some foreign X accounts about Iran's developments, is totally false. I request all interested people to get their news from the reliable sources."
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"Respect freedom of expression, refrain from unnecessary use of force": UN
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN chief's remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), CNN reported.
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Antonio Guterres expresses regret on US withdrawal from UN entities
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed regret iver the decision by the United States to pull out of UN entities.
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"Deeply concerned about possible intensification of instability in Venezue
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council that US military action against Venezuela risks instability and violates international law, as deposed leader Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York, raising concerns over regional impact and global precedents.
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"Let us pray, stand in solidarity...": Pope Leo expresses concern over dev
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern over the recent developments in Venezuela, where American strikes took place and led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
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Operation Absolute Resolve: US conducts military strikes on Venezuela, cap
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that he was deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela and expressed his concern over international law not being respected.
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UN Secy General calls for peace in civil war-torn Sudan
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Guterres's appeal, made late on Friday, follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the UN Security Council on Monday, which called for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to disarm.
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Attacks against civilians, places of worship unacceptable: UN Chief condem
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Guterres said, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack during Friday Prayers at the Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria. Attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. My condolences to the families of those killed and my sympathy to all thos
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UN condemns arbitrary detention of additional staff by Houthis
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a statement, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said these detentions have rendered the delivery of United Nations humanitarian assistance in areas under Houthi control unsustainable. He noted that this directly affects millions of people in need and restricts t
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UN calls for restraint between US, Venezuela amid rising tensions
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Guterres on Thursday received a phone call from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros wherein the former called for restraint.
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"Unjustifiable and may constitute war crimes": UN Secretary-General condem
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued strong condemnation over the drone attacks targeting a United Nations Interim Force logistics base in Sudan's Kadugli, leaving six Bangladeshi peacekeepers dead and eight injured.
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