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One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition: UN

One million Afghan children suffering 'life-threatening' malnutrition: UN

One million children in Afghanistan face life-threatening severe acute malnutrition, while 3.7 million children suffer from wasting. UNICEF warns that the country faces a worsening crisis, with severe malnutrition posing serious risks to children.

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Pakistan reaffirms support for Libya’s sovereignty, political reconciliation

Pakistan reaffirms support for Libya’s sovereignty, political reconciliation

At the UNSC, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, reaffirms the country's support for Libya’s sovereignty and UN-led political process, urging national reconciliation, institutional reunification, security dialogue, fiscal coordination and judicial unity to achieve durable peace and stability.

August 19, 2026

Canada’s Sikh activist Moninder Singh poses during an interview with AFP in Geneva on March 19, 2026. (photo: AFP)

UN experts urge Canada to protect Sikh activist threatened by India

Recalls that since 2022, Singh has received four so-called "duty to warn" notices from the Canadian authorities about credible and imminent threats to his life.

August 3, 2026

Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate

Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate

Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Macky Sall of Senegal are all in the running to succeed outgoing secretary-general Antonio Guterres.

July 23, 2026

The voters standing in a queue for their turn to cast votes at a polling station in Delhi. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

UN experts question India over voter deletions targeting muslims

Three UN special rapporteurs ask India to explain allegations that a nationwide voter roll revision disproportionately removed millions of Muslim and minority voters before state elections.

July 14, 2026

At UN summit, Pakistan urges stronger global policing cooperation against terrorism

At UN summit, Pakistan urges stronger global policing cooperation against terrorism

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi tells police chiefs and ministers at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit that terrorism, cybercrime and human trafficking require faster intelligence sharing, stronger law enforcement partnerships and greater international coordination.

July 9, 2026

Head of climate prediction services at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Wilfran Moufouma-Okia points on graphs displayed on computer screens at the WMO headquarters in Geneva, on June 1, 2026. (AFP)

El Nino set to be 'strong', UN warns

The UN's climate agency warns that a strong El Niño is expected to develop rapidly, increasing the risk of extreme weather, heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall worldwide.

July 3, 2026

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, speaking at the Security Council on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on March 26, 2026. (File photo: X/@PakistanUN_NY)

Pakistan urges stronger global counterterrorism strategy as UN review reaches impasse

Pakistan presented proposals to modernize the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, calling for reforms to address online radicalization, emerging security threats, financial oversight, and the politicization of international counterterrorism mechanisms after consensus negotiations stalled.

July 3, 2026

At UN, Pakistan urges diplomacy, warns against escalation risks in Ukraine conflict

At UN, Pakistan urges diplomacy, warns against escalation risks in Ukraine conflict

Ambassador Jadoon says Pakistan believes that a mutually acceptable peaceful settlement, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the legitimate security interests of all sides and relevant multilateral agreements, is the only viable path to lasting peace.

June 30, 2026

Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief

Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief

UN aid officials say more than 50,000 people remain missing after twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, warning the death toll, already at 589, will rise significantly as rescuers continue searching through collapsed buildings.

June 26, 2026