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Putin agrees to involvement of UN, ICRC in Azovstal civilian evacuation: UN

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to the involvement of the United Nations and the Red Cross (ICRC) in the evacuation of civilians from the Azovstal plant in Ukraine.

Putin agrees to involvement of UN, ICRC in Azovstal civilian evacuation: UN
Updated On : 27 Apr 2022 | 7:31 AM IST

UN chief, Turkish prez promise to work for peace in Ukraine.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have reaffirmed their commitment to ending the conflict in Ukraine and to creating conditions to end the suffering.

UN chief, Turkish prez promise to work for peace in Ukraine.
Updated On : 26 Apr 2022 | 7:42 AM IST

UN's Guterres urges stronger cooperation as multilateralism under threat

Multilateral system and the value of diplomacy "are under threat from all directions", Guterres said, citing causes "From the climate crisis to the multiplication of conflicts"

UN's Guterres urges stronger cooperation as multilateralism under threat
Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 3:01 PM IST

Live news: Russia renews assault on Ukrainian defenders of Mariupol

Live news updates: Ukrainian President says Russia's invasion of his country was just the beginning.

Live news: Russia renews assault on Ukrainian defenders of Mariupol
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 6:14 PM IST

Over 11 million people have fled Ukraine since war began: UN data

The world body further revealed that while 5.1 million people left for neighbouring countries, another 6.48 million were believed to have been displaced inside the war-torn nation, reports the BBC

Over 11 million people have fled Ukraine since war began: UN data
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 10:49 AM IST

UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin, Lavrov

Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General Eri Kaneko announced the visit on Friday. The Kremlin also confirmed the visit, saying Putin and Lavrov will receive Guterres for talks

UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin, Lavrov
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 8:15 AM IST

Soyoil prices surge to record high as Indonesia bans palm oil exports

Loss of shipments from Ukraine, the world's top supplier of sunflower oil, and drought in the world's top soybean oil exporter Argentina had already sparked a sharp rise in global vegetable oil prices

Soyoil prices surge to record high as Indonesia bans palm oil exports
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 7:11 AM IST

Russia Ukraine conflict spurs bid for closer examination of UN vetoes

Two days into Russia's attack on Ukraine, a majority of UN Security Council members voted to demand that Moscow withdraw. One thing stood in their way: a veto by Russia itself.

Russia Ukraine conflict spurs bid for closer examination of UN vetoes
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 10:36 AM IST

7.7 million displaced inside Ukraine since Russia's invasion: UN

The UN migration agency says the number of people displaced within Ukraine since Russia's invasion began has risen to 7.7 million.

7.7 million displaced inside Ukraine since Russia's invasion: UN
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 8:00 PM IST

UN chief Guterres asks Putin, Zelensky to meet with him in Moscow, Kiev

The top UN official on Tuesday called for a four-day humanitarian pause in fighting in Ukraine to allow for the opening of humanitarian aid corridors

UN chief Guterres asks Putin, Zelensky to meet with him in Moscow, Kiev
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 6:59 AM IST

India hails findings of UN's Global Crisis Response Group on food purchase

India has hailed UN Secretary-General's Global Crisis Response Group's recommendation for exempting purchases of food by the WFP for humanitarian assistance from food export restrictions.

India hails findings of UN's Global Crisis Response Group on food purchase
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 11:50 AM IST

UN humanitarian chief tests Covid positive ahead of Ukraine talks in Turkey

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said "I regret to say that I tested positive for Covid today. I am following health guidance, canceled travel, and isolating at home."

UN humanitarian chief tests Covid positive ahead of Ukraine talks in Turkey
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 8:16 AM IST

Yemen's Houthi rebels agree to stop using child soldiers, says UN

The Houthis signed what the UN described as an action plan to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict, killing or maiming children and attacking schools and hospitals

Yemen's Houthi rebels agree to stop using child soldiers, says UN
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 7:07 AM IST

UN envoy calls for representative governance, education in Afghanistan

During the meeting with Muslimyar, UNAMA's deputy head discussed representative governance and the need for dialogue at all levels

UN envoy calls for representative governance, education in Afghanistan
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 9:25 AM IST

Anti-Pakistan sentiments grow in Afghanistan after military air strikes

The Ministry of Defence called the attack tyrannical and warned that no country should provoke Afghanistan

Anti-Pakistan sentiments grow in Afghanistan after military air strikes
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 8:07 AM IST

One-fifth of humanity could face poverty, hunger from Ukraine war: UN chief

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that the Ukraine conflict will downgrade forecasts for 143 economies this year, which collectively make up 86% of the world's GDP

One-fifth of humanity could face poverty, hunger from Ukraine war: UN chief
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 7:06 AM IST

Global Citizen seeks up to $1 billion for six sustainable 'Impact' funds

The Global Citizen Impact Funds aim to help plug a large gap in funding for poorer countries struggling to meet the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals

Global Citizen seeks up to $1 billion for six sustainable 'Impact' funds
Updated On : 18 Apr 2022 | 6:49 AM IST

Live: Ukraine says explosion aboard Russian warship was missile strike

Live news updates: US official says the stricken vessel was still trying to put out a fire.

Live: Ukraine says explosion aboard Russian warship was missile strike
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 11:35 PM IST

UN says Russia-Ukraine war threatens to devastate many poor nations

Russia's war on Ukraine threatens to devastate the economies of many developing countries that are now facing even higher food and energy costs and increasingly difficult financial conditions

UN says Russia-Ukraine war threatens to devastate many poor nations
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 9:23 AM IST

UN chief calls for action to mitigate global impact of Ukraine conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for action to mitigate the global impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on food, energy and finance systems.

UN chief calls for action to mitigate global impact of Ukraine conflict
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 7:25 AM IST