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The United Nations (UN), particularly informally also referred to as the United Nations Organization (UNO), is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest and most familiar international organization. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City, and has other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague.

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UN calls for calm in Middle East as Ramadan celebrations begin Against the backdrop of Israeli-Palestinian tensions, Ramadan has often been a period of heightened conflict. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 1 day ago

UN Report Warns Growing Number of People Face Water Scarcity UN Report Warns , Growing Number of People , Face Water Scarcity. On March 21, the United Nations released a report warning that 26% of the world's population, approximately 2 billion people, lack.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Hundreds of millions of children at risk from inadequate or unsafe drinking water As World Water Day is marked, the United Nations says hundreds of millions of children are at risk from inadequate or unsafe drinking water Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 3 days ago

Scientists Release Urgent 'Final Warning' On Climate Crisis Scientists Release Urgent , 'Final Warning' , On Climate Crisis. 'The Guardian' reports that scientists have issued a "final warning" regarding the climate crisis as they claim the world is on the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 4 days ago

Nithyananda's press office answer the questions \| Where is Kailasa and more \| Watch \| Oneindia News The press secretary of self-styled godman Nithyananda has answered several queries raised on Twitter about the 'United States of Kailasa country’. On Friday, it had invited questions from registered.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:55Published 4 days ago

'This is alarming': Latest data released from UN shows 'record-high coca-cultivation' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:48Published 4 days ago

This Day in History: The War in Iraq Begins (Sun., March 19) This Day in History: , The War in Iraq Begins. March 19, 2003. In a televised address to the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush announced the beginning of a war that would end up.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:01Published 1 week ago

Murder, torture and rape but no genocide - the UN's latest report on Ukraine A United Nations report found that Russia has committed murder, rape and torture in Ukraine, but stopped short of classifying its actions as genocide Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

Russia open to extending Turkey-brokered grain deal by 60 days as talks continue A Russian delegation meeting with Turkish, Ukrainian and UN officials in Geneva has announced it has agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for another 60 days. However, Ukrainian officials.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

IPCC report: Governments to vet crucial UN climate science report Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:22Published 2 weeks ago

Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president \| Oneindia News Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president; China warns US against crossing 'red line' on Taiwan; Russia launches massive missile attacks in Ukraine; Massive fire in Rohingya camp in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:50Published 2 weeks ago

India slams Pakistan in UN for raising Kashmir issue calls it unworthy to answer \| Oneindia News India slammed Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue in the UN and said that the issue was unworthy to answer. #Pakistan #Kashmir #India Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:43Published 2 weeks ago

UN Says Afghanistan Is the World's Most Repressive Nation Toward Women UN Says Afghanistan , Is the World's Most , Repressive Nation Toward Women. On March 8, the United Nations said that since the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan has become the most repressive nation.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

In Kyiv, António Guterres reaffirms UN's 'full commitment' to Ukraine The UN chief is in Ukraine's capital to discuss the Black Sea grain deal with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

The History of International Women's Day The History of , International Women's Day. For more than 100 years, March 8 has been known as a special day for women. . It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:52Published 2 weeks ago

Banned for life: UK Government’s fresh attempt to stop migrant boats Home Secretary Suella Braverman says it would “betray” British voters not to tackle the “waves of illegal migrants breaching our border” as she unveiled plans for new laws to stop small boats.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:52Published 2 weeks ago

UN Secretary-General: upholding women's rights is 'not a charity' its a must Guterres called on nations to promote greater inclusivity for women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, he also called out the spread of misogyny on social media as well as a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:37Published 2 weeks ago

UN agrees 'once-in-a-generation' treaty to protect biodiversity in oceans For the first time, UN members have agreed on a 'once-in-a-generation' treaty to protect marine life in the regions outside national boundary waters, known as the high seas. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

UN nuclear watchdog head says he's held "constructive" talks with Iran UN nuclear watchdog chief, Rafael Grossi, says he’s held "constructive" talks with Iranian officials in Tehran. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

'For this violence to end, the occupation must end': UN rights chief condemns Mid-East violence The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned decades of violence as a European Union envoy called for accountability after scores of Israeli settlers went on a violent rampage in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Know all about Vijyapriya Nithyanada, the USK representative to the UN \| Oneindia News United States of Kailasa’s representative Vijayapriya was spotted at the UN. Know more about her. #Vijyapriya #Nithyanada #USK Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:32Published 3 weeks ago

Nithyanada’s United States of Kailasa given stage on UN, world body reacts \| Oneindia News Indian fugitive and self-styled Godman Nithyanada’s United States of Kailasa was given a stage in the UN. The video of one of the representatives speaking went viral, the world body.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Iran nuclear: IAEA chief Rafael Grossi 'to meet Iranian President Raissi on Saturday' The reported meeting follows the detection of particles of uranium enriched to 83.7% at an Iranian plant, according to a UN report. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Maternal deaths in Africa: UN points huge regional disparities Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:34Published 3 weeks ago

Why Women's History Month Is in March Why Women's History Month Is in March. In honor of the start of Women’s History Month, here’s a look back at its origins. The United States, United Kingdom and Australia all celebrate.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:14Published 3 weeks ago

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Meet self styled godman Nithyananda: Where is his nation Republic of Kailasa, know how to reach Controversial godman Nithyananda's delegation attended a United Nations meeting representing his newfound nation Republic of Kailasa, sparking a major row. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
It's time to explore reflecting sunlight back into space to tackle climate crisis, says UN Global efforts to tackle climate change are currently insufficient, meaning it is time to explore technologies to reflect sunlight hitting the Earth back into space, a UN report has said. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Inside earthquake-hit northeast Syria, where children are dying and those left alive blame the UN Sky News has gained rare access to the warzone that is northwest Syria, now also hit by devastating earthquakes. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2023
'All lives are priceless': Russian ambassador interrupts minute's silence for Ukraine Russia's ambassador to the United Nations has interrupted a minute's silence for Ukraine as members of the Security Council stood up to honour the "victims of aggression" in the war. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2023	India slams Pakistan after it rakes up J&K during UNGA session on Ukraine India urges Pakistan to examine its track record of harbouring and providing safe havens to terrorists with impunity, after Pakistan's envoy at the UN Munir Akram referred to Jammu and Kashmir while.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2023
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About 150 terrorist entities, individuals based or linked with Pakistan blacklisted by UN About 150 terrorist entities and individuals, either based or with links to Pakistan have been blacklisted by the UN, with the latest addition being of Abdul Rehman Makki, the Lashkar-e-Taiba deputy.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 17, 2023	After UN puts terror tag on Pakistan's prized terrorist, broke and isolated Islamabad pulls out olive branch The UN Security Council on Monday designated Pakistani national Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist after China lifted its technical hold on the process amid a political and economic meltdown in.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 17, 2023
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Those enjoying benefits of permanent membership clearly not in hurry to see UN reforms: Jaishankar External affairs minister S Jaishankar has slammed the slow pace of the UN reforms, saying those who are enjoying the benefits of permanent membership are not in a hurry to see reforms. India has been.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2023	Explainer: Why Jaishankar thinks the UN needs a 'refresh' IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2023
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United Nations

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