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.
Trump's remarks come amid unrest and growing international focus on the developments. Iran has also formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the United States of inciting violence, interfering in Iran's internal affairs, and threateni
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.
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on January 12 following Ukraine's request after Russia launched fresh attacks, including the use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. He accused Moscow of violating the
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at the UNESCO headquarters. He also met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and underscored India's commitment to deepening engagement with the UN body.
Commenting on US actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros, Fabian said, "What he did in Venezuela is contrary to international law and the UN Charter."
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock stated that the UN Charter must be upheld amid the Venezuela crisis, stressing that use of force violates international law. Her remarks came as Nicolas Maduro was taken into US custody and Venezuela appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez
In a post on X, he wrote, "International law and the UN Charter have for some years now been honoured in the breach, @kapskom. The Law of the Jungle prevails today. 'Might is Right' is the new creed."
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.
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the US military action against Venezuela, calling it not only a violation of the country's sovereignty but also a violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and the basic rules of international law.
US Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz criticised Iran's appeal to the United Nations, saying Tehran ignores its history of terrorism and repression, and said the US stands with Iranians seeking freedom.