Articles tagged with "United nations"

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi talks to the press on a road outside Zaporizhzhia city, after his visit to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on September 1, 2022, amid the Russian invasion

UN leadership hopefuls stress need for peace and restoring confidence

Candidates for the next UN secretary-general urge a stronger, peace-focused UN while avoiding controversy, as major powers are expected to heavily influence the final decision.

April 24, 2026

About 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

The United Nations says about 250 people, including children, are feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsizes in the Andaman Sea.

April 14, 2026

UN chief urges 'respect' for sovereignty at Venezuela emergency meeting

Some Security Council members, including Venezuelan allies Russia and China, demand Maduro's release.

January 6, 2026

$64.9M earmarked for Pakistan under $33B UN humanitarian appeal

The $33 billion humanitarian plan seeks to ultimately reach 135 million people across 50 countries through 23 national operations and six regional refugee and migrant response plans.

December 9, 2025

Pakistan condemns Israeli actions, demands protection of Palestinian holy sites

Pakistan condemned escalating Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque raid, calling them violations of international law. Pakistan urged global intervention and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution.

November 18, 2025

UN peacekeepers say Israel built walls inside Lebanon

UN peacekeepers say Israel has built concrete walls in south Lebanon that cross the Blue Line and block Lebanese land, have urged Israel to remove the walls.

November 14, 2025

Pakistan condemns India’s ‘water weaponization’ in meeting with UN chief

On Doha summit sidelines, Pakistan’s president meets UN chief, condemns water “weaponization,” raises Kashmir and Palestine, highlights peacekeeping role, and supports global social development efforts.

November 4, 2025

The UN appeals Taliban to restore internet access across Afghanistan

The UN mission in Afghanistan urged the Taliban to restore nationwide internet and telecom access, warning the blackout threatens banking, healthcare, remittances, aviation, and freedom of expression, deepening the country’s humanitarian crisis after recent earthquakes and mass deportations.

September 30, 2025

North Korean diplomat insists his country won't give up nukes at the UN

September 29, 2025

Hamas says walkouts before Netanyahu UN speech show Israel 'isolation'

September 26, 2025