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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that aims 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 largest, most familiar, most internationally represented and most powerful intergovernmental organization in the world. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City, with its other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague.

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UN and IOM call for Europe to resume search and rescue after latest Mediterranean deaths UN data shows that out of the 3,800 people who arrived in Italy by sea this year, 2,527 departed from Libya. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:16Published 7 hours ago


'1000 minority women every year...': India exposes Pakistan at UN India lambasted Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council. India hit out at Pakistan for again raking up Jammu & Kashmir issue. India also slammed Turkey for trying to interfere in internal matters... Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:46Published 14 hours ago

Italy asks UN for probe into killing of envoy in DR Congo Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:41Published 23 hours ago

Senate confirms Biden's choice for UN ambassador Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:03Published 1 day ago

Climate change a grave threat to world peace, Johnson tells UN Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 1 day ago

France's Macron proposes appointment of UN climate security envoy Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:38Published 2 days ago

'Climate change a threat to global security,' David Attenborough tells UN Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published 2 days ago

Iran stops snap nuclear inspections An Iranian government newspaper warned on Tuesday that overly radical actions in the nuclear wrangling with the West may lead to the country's isolation after Tehran ended snap inspections by United.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:35Published 2 days ago

UN climate change summit: Security Council to tackle impact on global security Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:27Published 2 days ago

UN climate change summit: Extreme weather fueling poverty in Bangladesh Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:57Published 2 days ago

Italian ambassador among 3 killed in attack on UN convoy in DRC Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio, a policeman and their driver killed after a UN convoy was attacked in eastern DRC. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:45Published 2 days ago

Italy's DRC ambassador killed in U.N. convoy attack Italy's ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo and two others have been killed in an attempted kidnapping targeting a United Nations convoy in the east of the Central African country. David.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:16Published 3 days ago

Italian ambassador to DR Congo shot dead in attack on UN convoy The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an Italian carabineri police officer were killed on Monday while traveling in the DRC in a UN convoy, the Foreign Ministry said. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:29Published 3 days ago

White supremacy is a 'transnational threat': UN chief United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that white supremacy and neo-Nazi movements are becoming a "transnational threat" and have exploited the coronavirus pandemic to boost.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published 3 days ago

UN chief tells Myanmar military 'stop repression' United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged Myanmar's military, which seized power three weeks ago, to halt repression and release hundreds detained since the coup. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:33Published 3 days ago

Italian ambassador to DR Congo dies after UN convoy attacked Italian ambassador to DR Congo dies after UN convoy attacked. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published 3 days ago

UN nuclear watchdog chief says ‘temporary solution’ negotiated with Iran Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:34Published 3 days ago

Iran and IAEA reach 'temporary' agreement to maintain nuclear surveillance Iran’s parliament in December approved a bill that would suspend part of UN inspections of its nuclear facilities if European signatories do not provide relief from oil and banking sanctions by.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 04:22Published 3 days ago

Watch: Indo-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' concludes in Bikaner The closing ceremony of the joint military exercise between the Indian and US Army, ‘Yudh Abhyas’ was held at Mahajan Field Firing Range at Rajasthan’s Bikaner. This was the 16th edition of the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:12Published 3 days ago

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Italian ambassador to DR Congo killed after convoy attacked during kidnap attempt Italy's ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed in an attempted kidnapping, the United Nations has said. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
UN thanks India for offering 200,000 Covid vaccine doses for UN Peacekeepers United Nations on Saturday thanked India for offering 200,000 Covid vaccine doses for UN Peacekeepers and appreciated efforts to strengthen COVAX Facility for ensuring equitable access to vaccines for.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
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India slams UN experts over Kashmir concerns, says lack objectivity Two special rapporteurs on minority issues and freedom of religion or belief said in a statement on Thursday that the Indian government's decision last year to end Jammu and Kashmir state's autonomy.. IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
State-sponsored terrorism leads to increase in discrimination against minorities: India at UN “The scourge of terrorism has emerged as a major source of discrimination in our societies today. State-sponsored terrorism targeted against specific communities lead to increase in discrimination.. IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago
‘Stop vax nationalism’: India gifts 2 lakh shots to UN peacekeepers Announcing a gift of 2 lakh doses of Covid vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers, India told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that 25 countries have already received Indiamade vaccines. Another 49 in.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Earth 'broken' by 'senseless and suicidal war on nature', UN warns Humans have been "waging a senseless and suicidal war on nature", the United Nations has warned, leaving Earth increasingly unliveable. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

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UK calls for temporary ceasefires to allow vaccine rollout in world's war zones Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is calling for a UN resolution for ceasefires across the globe to allow those living in war zones to get COVID vaccines. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	India calls for winding down of UN mission who have completed mandates The development is significant as many other missions including UN Military Observer Group in India, Pakistan UNMOGIP have outlived their function. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Myanmar determined to keep protests alive as country faces isolation - UN envoy The people of Myanmar are determined to continue protesting against the military coup that detained their leader, a UN special envoy has told Sky News. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	North Korea using cyber heists to fund nuclear programme, says UN A confidential UN report circulated among its Security Council members reportedly claims that North Korea has continued to maintain and develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes through.. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
UN chief expresses grief over loss of life following glacier burst, floods in Uttarakhand United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grief over the loss of life in India's Uttarakhand due to the glacier burst and the subsequent flooding. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	A crisis gone unnoticed: Why have 500,000 people been forced to flee their homes in Mozambique? More than 500,000 people have been displaced from a ruby and oil-rich region of Mozambique in what the UN has called "a perfect storm of instability". Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Fears grow for 600,000 Rohingya Muslims after Myanmar coup The United Nations (UN) fears the coup in Myanmar will worsen the plight of some 600,000 Rohingya Muslims still in the country. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	UN Calls for Release of People Detained for Being Gay in Indonesia After Public Flogging The United Nations is calling out Indonesia following the public flogging of 2 men accused of having gay sex ... and demanding the release of everyone detained on the basis of their sexual orientation... TMZ.com - Published on January 30, 2021
UN report demands answers about deadly Yemen airstrike investigated by Sky News The United Nations has today demanded more answers about a Yemen airstrike on a family home which a Sky News investigation highlighted last September. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2021	Any military confrontation between India, Pak would be disaster of unmitigated proportion:UN chief IndiaTimes - Published on January 29, 2021
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Indian Army refutes Pakistan''s claim of targeting UN vehicle in PoK Pakistan Army had been put on high alert amidst a possible threat of another attempt by India to conduct a surgical strike inside Pakistani territory. DNA - Published on December 19, 2020	India junks Pak claim it targeted UN vehicle at LoC IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2020
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United Nations

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