UN rights chief condemns Russia's "senseless" war in Ukraine

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has condemned Russia's "senseless" invasion of Ukraine...

UN appoints US-backed candidate to control future of internet

Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): A United Nations body responsible for shaping global internet development - the...

WHO defence after Lancet raises questions on Covid-19 handling

New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): A day after a Lancet Commission report claimed that the World Health...

25 mn Afghans living in poverty: UN body

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 10 (ANI): As Afghanistan continues to witness a debilitating rights situation, the UN...

'Pakistan floods demonstrate need for climate change mitigation'

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): The devastating floods in Pakistan, which have claimed over 1,200 lives,...

Over 6 million Sri Lankans face food insecurity due to inflation

Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 7 (ANI): Some 6.26 million Sri Lankans, or three in 10 households, are unsure of where...

UN body says at least 7 mln livestock died

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 7 million livestock have died across drought-affected Horn of...

'Afghan women take their lives out of desperation': Ex official

Geneva [Switzerland], July 2 (ANI): 'Every day there are at least one or two women who commit suicide', said a...

UN body to hold debate on Afghan women's rights on July 1

Geneva [Switzerland], June 30 (ANI): The Geneva-based Human Rights Council (HRC) is set to convene an urgent debate...

UN body seeks USD 993 million to prevent famine, tackle drought

Mogadishu [Somalia], June 25 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations humanitarian agency said on Friday that it's seeking...

Pope Francis demands access of Covid-19 vaccines for all

Vatican City [Vatican], June 11 (ANI): Ahead of the 12th World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference,...

Enforced disappearances in Pakistan: BVA seeks UN rapporteur

Geneva, [Switzerland], May 11 (ANI): Representatives of the Baloch Voice Association (BVA) met with the United...