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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest international organization. The UN is headquartered in New York City, and the organization has other offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague, where the International Court of Justice is headquartered.

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US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 hours ago

Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Statehood Recognition at United Nations \| Oneindia News Witness the United States' veto at the United Nations Security Council, halting the recognition of a Palestinian state through full membership. Explore the reactions from key stakeholders and the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 11 hours ago

US votes Palestinian request for full UN membership at Security Council Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 12 hours ago

UN calls for €2.6 billion in funding to urgently help 3 million Palestinians in need of food Northern Gaza in particular is rapidly sinking into humanitarian disaster after months of military onslaught and choked aid supplies. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:10Published 3 days ago

World donors pledge millions in aid for Sudan on anniversary of war “We cannot let this nightmare slide from view,” warned the UN chief. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:47Published 4 days ago

UN sounds alarm over increase of Sudan refugees to neighbouring countries Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:30Published 4 days ago

World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack. On April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. The attack came after two Iranian generals were killed in "a.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 4 days ago

UN Secretary General urges de-escalation in Middle East UN Secretary General urges de-escalation in Middle East following this weekend's strike on Israel. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 5 days ago

EU must suspend ties with Israel to prevent crimes of genocide in Gaza, UN rapporteur says The European Union should suspend its trade and institutional ties with Israel to deter war crimes that amount to genocide in the Gaza Strip, the UN's special rapporteur on Palestine has said. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:43Published 1 week ago

Israel kills Hezbollah field commander in Lebanon, UN urges halt to fighting\| Oneindia On Monday morning, an Israeli airstrike targeted southern Lebanon, claiming the life of a prominent field commander belonging to the heavily-armed Lebanese organisation Hezbollah. Concurrently, the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:24Published 2 weeks ago

Israel not doing enough to protect civilians, say UN and EU UN and EU say that Israel does not take "adequate" measures to provide humanitarian aid and to protect civilian lives. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

American Agency Warns Israel: Iran's Retaliation Imminent After Consulate Attack in Syria?\| American agencies have warned Israel of potential Iranian retaliation within 48 hours following an alleged Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria. Concerns grow over US troops' safety amid.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:37Published 2 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: Taiwan condemns 'shameless' China's thanks for global sympathy on quake\| Oneindia Taiwan lashed out at China on Thursday, branding Beijing's deputy ambassador to the United Nations as "shameless" for expressing gratitude to the international community following a powerful earthquake.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:08Published 2 weeks ago

UN launches investigation into blast that injured three peacekeepers Lebanese media claim that the UN peacekeepers were “subjected to an Israeli strike” carried out by drones., which Israel has denied. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

Four staff members wounded in south Lebanon blast, UN says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

United Nations Raises Alarm Over Malnutrition Surge in Afghan Women & Children \| Oneindia News The United Nations sounds the alarm over a surge in malnutrition cases among women and children in Afghanistan. With 1.2 million women affected, urgent action is needed to address this humanitarian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:47Published 3 weeks ago

Russian veto ends monitoring of UN's Norht Korea sanctions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:51Published 3 weeks ago

Situation in chaos-wracked Haiti is 'cataclysmic, says UN Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

UN top court orders Israel to allow more aid into Gaza The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called the case “a vital step in the global effort to hold Israel accountable for perpetrating genocide.” Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

'Just staggering': UN says households waste 1 bn meals a day Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

High Seas Treaty paves the way for ocean protection Just 1% of the high seas are protected — a far cry from the global goal to safeguard 30% of our oceans and seas by 2030. A year on from the High Seas Agreement's wrap-up at the United Nations, how.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 3 weeks ago

PM defends UK supporting UN in call for ceasefire in Gaza Rishi Sunak says the UK was "pleased" to support the UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza for the rest of the Ramadan period. The prime minister also says the resolution is "consistent with our.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 3 weeks ago

No let-up in Gaza war despite UN ceasefire resolution Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

UN ceasefire resolution deepens US-Israel rift Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:03Published 3 weeks ago

Israel Scraps Washington Talks After US Abstains from UN Gaza Ceasefire Vote\| Oneindia News Israel cancels Washington meeting as US refrains from vetoing UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza. Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses the US of abandoning previous policy. Resolution calls for release of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:38Published 3 weeks ago

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US vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership The US has blocked a Palestinian bid to be recognised as a full member state at the United Nations. Sky News - Published 21 hours ago
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India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia re-elected to International narcotics control board for 2025-30 term India's nominee Jagjit Pavadia has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board for the term 2025-2030 with the highest number of votes. External affairs minister S Jaishankar praised.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Gaza humanitarian crisis unacceptable: India at UN UN condemns civilian loss in Israel-Hamas conflict, crisis unacceptable. India's ambassador criticizes Hamas strikes. UNSC demanded Gaza ceasefire, hostages release. Russia, China veto US draft,.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
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India abstains as UN body seeks arms embargo on Israel; resolution sought Gaza ceasefire too India abstained from voting on a UN Human Rights Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel. The resolution received 28 votes in favor and 6 against, addressing.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
'Don't need UN to tell me...': EAM S Jaishankar dismisses UN official's remark on elections in India Last week, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric was asked about the ''political unrest'' in India ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the wake of the arrest of Delhi CM.. DNA - Published 2 weeks agoAlso reported by •IndiaTimes
Don't need UN to lecture us on fair polls: EAM Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to a UN official's comments on Indian elections, affirming that India doesn't need UN validation for 'free and fair' elections. Jaishankar.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
'Today's action painting the canvas of tomorrow...': India's top diplomat highlights Akshaya Patra initiative at UN India's permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj praises India's food security achievements, highlighting Akshaya Patra's work and PM Modi's support. She highlighted that over 415 million.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

Israeli strike hits car carrying UN observers near Lebanon border - Reuters An Israeli strike has hit a car carrying United Nations observers outside a town in southern Lebanon, two security sources told Reuters. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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'India does not need...': Vice President Dhankar hits back after US, UN, Germany comment on Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized India's robust democracy and independent judiciary at the 70th Founders' Day of the Indian Institute of Public Administration. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	UN on Kejriwal, Congress: Hope everyone's civil & political rights protected IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
After US and Germany, UN reacts to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest before Lok Sabha Elections: 'Hope that in India...' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric shared that he is hopeful on Thursday that in India, and in any country holding elections, people's political and civil rights are.. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	'Hope that everyone's rights are protected': UN on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, freezing of Congress bank accounts In response to a query regarding the 'political unrest' in India, the UN spokesperson said that the world body hopes for the safeguarding of individuals' 'political and civil rights' during electoral.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Russia only nation to veto UN monitoring of sanctions of North Korea Russia was the only nation to veto the annual renewal of a panel of experts who monitor the enforcement of longstanding UN sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Over 1 billion food meals wasted in a day while 783 million people affected by hunger: UN Report IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
What is happening in Haiti? More than 33,000 people have fled their homes in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, UN officials say, amid ongoing gang violence which has plunged the crises-stricken nation into yet more chaos. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024	Israel to block refugee agency's aid to northern Gaza, says boss The head of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency has said it's "outrageous" Israel will block its aid deliveries to northern Gaza. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2024
'The choice is clear - surge or starvation': UN chief condemns blocked aid to Gaza UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has denounced aid being blocked from entering Gaza, describing the imminent risk of starvation as a "moral outrage". Sky News - Published on March 23, 2024	Blinken says Rafah offensive risks 'further isolating' Israel as UN rejects ceasefire resolution US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Israel that an offensive on Rafah, the southern Gazan city sheltering more than one million people, would risk "further isolating" it. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
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What's the UNRWA scandal all about? The UK and the US are among more than 10 countries that have suspended funding to the UN's relief agency in Gaza. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2024	India to assist in rescue of Sri Lanka fishermen captured by Somali pirates India is all set to help Sri Lanka to rescue their fishermen, captured by Somali pirates. The Sri Lankan Navy Spokesperson said that the UN's central maritime command was alerted by Sri Lanka on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2024
UN agency chief 'shocked' as UK and others pause funding over claims staff involved in Hamas attack The head of the UN refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) has said the decision by nine countries to pause funding for the aid agency is "shocking". Sky News - Published on January 27, 2024

United Nations

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