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Over 3.2 million people have fled Ukraine till now, says UN refugee agency
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 18 (ANI): An estimated over 3.2 million people have left Ukraine for neighbouring countries from February 24, the UN refugee agency said on Friday.
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Security Council votes to boost UN priorities in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 18 (ANI): The Security Council has renewed the mandate of the UN special political mission in the country, with a focus on priorities, ranging from coordinating humanitarian aid delivery to human rights monitoring and facilitating dialogue.
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UN refugee chief urges world to extend support to Afghans
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 18 (ANI): Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the UN Refugee Agency chief has called for sustained international support for the war-ravaged country.
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UN chief welcomes Taliban's plan to reopen schools for girls, boys
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 18 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the plan announced by the Taliban to reopen schools for girls and boys next week.
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Indian Wells: Nadal extends unbeaten streak to 19 after beating Kyrgios to
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
California [US], March 18 (ANI): World No.4 Rafael Nadal beats Australia's Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (7-0), 5-7, 6-4 to set up a semi-final clash with 18-year-old compatriot Carlos Alcaraz here at the Indian Wells.
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Afghanistan: UN expresses concern over detention of two Afghan journalists
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 18 (ANI): The Taliban detained two staffers of leading Afghan broadcaster TOLOnews, media reports said on Friday.
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Ukraine, Russia tangle over women, children and elderly killed in war at U
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 18 (ANI): Ukrainian ambassador to the UN confronted his Russian counterpart on Thursday (local time) over women and children killed in attacks, during the UN Security Council meeting.
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Centre to allocate Rs 500-600 cr for Tripura's second airport
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], March 18 (ANI): Tripura is set to get its second airport at Kailashahar, the headquarters of the Unakoti district in Tripura.
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Russia puts UNSC Ukraine Resolution on hold, calls for emergency meeting o
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 18 (ANI): Russia halted its call for a vote on its draft resolution on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine over lack of support and will instead call for an emergency meeting to address the US bio-laboratories in the war-torn country.
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Humanitarian action in Ukraine should not be politicised: India at UNSC
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 18 (ANI): India emphasized that humanitarian action shall be guided by the principles of humanity and should not be politicised while reiterating its previous calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine speaking at the United Nations Security Council (U
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Violence against women in Pakistan worsened under Imran Khan's regime
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 18 (ANI): Violence against women in Pakistan continues unabashed, it has witnessed rising cases of harassment under the Imran Khan regime.
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Committed to partner with least developed countries for development projec
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 18 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti on Thursday reaffirmed India's commitment to partner with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) for development projects while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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