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UN says Kyiv Children’s Hospital probably suffered Russian direct hit
Russia has denied that it was responsible for the hospital strike, claiming the extensive missile damage in Kyiv was caused by Ukrainian air defence systems.
UN Security Council urges enhanced efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict
United Nations; The UN Security Council has adopted a presidential statement calling on member states to redouble efforts to strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Expressing concern about the reports of a…
India gives UN $1.16 million for promotion of Hindi
United Nations: India has contributed $1.16 million to the world organisation for the promotion of Hindi.
R. Ravindra, the charge d'affaires of India's Permanent Mission, gave the cheque on Thursday to Ian Phillips, the director of…
‘Yoga symbolises UN’s strivings for world unity’
United Nations; Yoga symbolises the strivings of the world organisation for global unity, according to its leaders celebrating the International Day recognising the ancient discipline.
UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis…
UN chief voices ‘profound concern’ over escalating violence between Israel, Hezbollah
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced "profound concern" over escalating violence and "bellicose rhetoric" between Israel and Hezbollah militants across the frontier with Lebanon.
Speaking to the press…
UN chief calls for global efforts to protect refugees
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for global efforts to protect the 43.4 million refugees across the globe in a video message on World Refugee Day.
"From Sudan to Ukraine, from the Middle East to…
World’s citizens to gather at UN to showcase yoga’s power to unite
United Nations: Citizens from around the globe will gather here on Friday to show the uniting power of yoga across boundaries and divisions as the world organisation celebrates the 10th International Day of Yoga.
The theme for this…
NATO chief eyes Indo-Pacific cooperation as Putin visits North Korea
Washington; NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed the importance of expanding cooperation between the Western military alliance and partners in the Indo-Pacific region, amid a visit to North Korea by Russian President…
UN chief condoles death of Malawi’s Vice President in plane crash
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condoled the plane crash that killed Malawi's Vice President and nine other people, said his Deputy Spokesman.
"The Secretary-General was very saddened to hear of this plane crash…
Guterres congratulates Indian people for ‘massive exercise of democracy
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulates the people of India for the "massive exercise of democracy", his Associate Spokesperson Florencia Soto Nino said on Tuesday.
"We, of course, want to congratulate the…
In Afghanistan, a history of ‘lost opportunities’: UN humanitarian official
United Nations: In Afghanistan, where the Taliban rules with an iron fist and human rights violations, is marked by a history of "lost opportunities", according to Under-Secretary-General Marting Griffiths.
“I think we have lost we've…
NATO chief wants allies to equitably share burden of aid to Ukraine
Prague: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said here that he has proposed a multi-year financial commitment for Ukraine and urged its allies to share the burden equitably.
Speaking at a press conference after an informal…