Geopolitics
New York: Following Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of certain areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday added her voice to the UN’s growing chorus of alarm. more
Stop weapons supply to Myanmar, rights expert urges

New York: Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday.

China trying to acquire Ukrainian military technology: Reports

Beijing: China is trying to impose covert tactics to acquire Ukrainian military technology, media reports said.

PM Boris Johnson call President Zelenskyy over Ukraine issue

London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss the 'deteriorating situation' in and around Ukraine.

COVID-19: Health workers face ‘dangerous neglect’, warn WHO, ILO

New York: Health teams worldwide need much safer working conditions to combat the “dangerous neglect” they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health and labour ag ...

New initiative to improve nutrition standards for school meals

New York: A new project launched on Monday by two UN agencies aims to improve the diet of school-age children by supporting the development of nutrition standards for school meal programm ...

Putin recognises independence of two pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine

Moscow (JEN): Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognised the independence of two rebel-held breakaway eastern Ukrainian regions, amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine w ...

Australia wants explanation from China on ship-aircraft laser incident

Canberra/UNI/Sputnik: Australia is awaiting a response from China on the recent incident involving a Chinese vessel pointing a military grade laser at an Australian surveillance aircraft, ...

China to impose sanction on US over Taiwan

Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: China decided to take measures against the United States over the sale of weapons to Taiwan and impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies, Foreign ...

Russia planning attack on Ukraine: NATO

Brussels/UNI/Sputnik: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has accused Russia of planning an attack on Ukraine under a fabricated pretext, at the same time denying the validity of the ...