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Watch: UN urged investigate 'crimes committed' by Israel in Gaza Gaza's civil defence team members have recovered almost 400 bodies buried inside the grounds of the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 8 hours ago

Russia Vetoes UN Resolution to Prevent Nukes in Space Russia Vetoes UN Resolution , to Prevent Nukes in Space. The resolution was sponsored by Japan and the United States. It called on all nations to refrain from developing or deploying nuclear weapons.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 day ago

Israel 'moving ahead' with Rafah offensive to target Hamas Israel says aid has begun moving into Gaza more quickly after international pressure to increase access but the scale is disputed by the United Nations and Red Crescent. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:26Published 2 days ago

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:45Published 3 days ago

UK Passes Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda UK Passes Bill , to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda. Following two years of challenges, British parliament has passed the controversial bill, CNN reports. The U.K. government will now be able.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 days ago

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 1 week 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 1 week ago

US votes Palestinian request for full UN membership at Security Council Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 1 week 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 1 week 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 2 weeks ago

UN sounds alarm over increase of Sudan refugees to neighbouring countries Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 on March 31, 2024

Four staff members wounded in south Lebanon blast, UN says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published on March 31, 2024

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 on March 31, 2024

Russian veto ends monitoring of UN's Norht Korea sanctions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:51Published on March 29, 2024

Situation in chaos-wracked Haiti is 'cataclysmic, says UN Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published on March 29, 2024

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 on March 29, 2024

'Just staggering': UN says households waste 1 bn meals a day Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:26Published on March 28, 2024

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US frustration with Israel has grown in recent weeks - and new UN resolution is sign of that displeasure Washington's unwavering diplomatic support for Israel at the UN has put the US in an increasingly isolated position as many of the world's countries have called for an end to the fighting in Gaza. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024
UNRWA chief refuses to bow to Israeli calls for him to quit role The head of UNRWA, the UN's embattled agency for helping Palestinian refugees, has said that he won't accede to Israeli calls for him to step down. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2024

'People can't escape': UN official warns Gaza is worst humanitarian crisis he has seen in 50 years A top UN official has warned the deteriorating situation in Gaza is the worst humanitarian crisis he has ever seen in his 50-year career. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024
Israeli intelligence report claims four UN staff involved in Hamas kidnappings Sky News has seen Israeli intelligence documents that Israel claims is evidence that staff working for a UN agency were connected with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2024
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
UK pauses aid funding over claims UN staff were involved in Hamas attack The UK will temporarily pause funding to the UN's relief agency in Gaza over claims members were involved in Hamas' attack on Israel. Sky News - Published on January 27, 2024
PM Modi, French President Macron back two-state solution to end West Asia crisis PM Modi and President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October and expressed solidarity with the people of Israel in a joint statement issued after the meeting... IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024

Most gallantry awards for Red belt, J&K service Two BSF personnel killed during a UN peacekeeping mission in Congo. UP Police DG Prashant Kumar, known as the "encounter specialist", honored for gallantry on Republic Day eve along with 1,132 other.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 25, 2024
Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA president Dennis Francis UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis, currently visiting India, discussed the need for reforming the UN Security Council and expressed concern over the lack of progress in the Intergovernmental.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024
India's UN seat bid gets support from unexpected quarters - Elon Musk Elon Musk endorses India's candidacy for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, calling the absence of India and Africa on the Security Council absurd. However, breakthroughs are not expected at.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2024	UN's relevance dwindling, world is coming to us, says Jaishankar External affairs minister S Jaishankar, who will touch down in Tehran on Sunday, just 48 hours after the US-UK joint strike on Iran-backed Houthi militias, told a gathering in Nagpur about India's.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 13, 2024
South Africa accuses Israel of genocide as hearing at UN's top court begins South Africa has formally accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in a hearing at the United Nations' International Court of Justice. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2024	International court set to hear genocide case against Israel - but what does it mean and what could happen? The International Court of Justice in the Hague is best thought of as the United Nation's court or, in simpler terms, the world's court. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2024
UN confirms: Hafiz Saeed serving 78-year jail term in Pakistan The United Nations has confirmed that Hafiz Saeed, the notorious mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks and a leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba, is now serving a 78-year sentence in Pakistani custody, a.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 10, 2024	26/11 terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan custody serving 78-year jail term, says UNSC The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed is in the custody of Pakistan and serving a 78-year imprisonment sentence, the United Nations said in updated information. As a result of his.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 10, 2024
India's Humanitarian leadership shines in 2023: A year of global aid and compassion India's humanitarian efforts in 2023 include Operation Dost for earthquake relief in Turkey, Operation Karuna for Cyclone Sitrang in Myanmar, and Operation Kaveri for aid in Sudan. India also pledged.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023	India's 'generous gesture' will help continue lifesaving services towards Palestine Refugees: UNRWA India's "generous gesture" will help the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) continue its lifesaving services for Palestinian refugees, the UN agency said on Friday,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023
UN agency hits out as it claims aid convoy was hit by Israeli gunfire The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has criticised the Israeli army after an aid convoy was allegedly shot at in Gaza on Thursday. Sky News - Published on December 29, 2023	Extradite 26/11 mastermind LeT chief Hafiz Saeed: India to Pak The Indian government has formally requested Pakistan to extradite Hafiz Saeed, the chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba and mastermind behind the Mumbai attacks. Despite lacking an extradition treaty, India has.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2023
UN votes for resolution to accelerate aid delivery to Gaza The United Nations Security Council has voted in favour of a resolution to speed up the delivery of aid to Gaza. Sky News - Published on December 22, 2023	UN migration agency launches project for orderly, safe movement of Indians overseas The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched Project PRAYAS on Thursday to facilitate safe, orderly and regular migration for Indian workers and students. The project, PRAYAS (Promoting.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2023
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61 people found dead in 'shipwreck' off Libyan coast, UN agency says Sixty-one people including women and children have drowned following a tragic shipwreck off Libya, a UN agency has said. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2023	India calls for zero tolerance for terror actors, sponsors at UN "The illicit traffic of small arms and light weapons and related ammunition is a key enabler for sustaining conflicts by armed and terrorist groups. This necessitates the need for coordinated efforts.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2023
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