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New York: The security situation in the Sahel continues to deteriorate, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, explaining that indiscriminate terrorist violence “means thousands of innocent civilians are suffering, and millions of others are forced to leave their homes”. more
North Korea fires suspected long-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea, South Korea

Pyongyang: North Korea fired an apparent long-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, South Korean military said on Friday.

Fire at refugee camp in Gaza Strip leaves 21 people, including children, dead

Gaza: At least 21 people, including 10 children, died when a fire broke out at a building that is located in a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, media reports said on ...

Ukrainian and Russian POWs tortured and ill-treated: OHCHR

New York: Prisoners of war on both sides of the conflict in Ukraine have told UN human rights investigators that they have been subjected to torture and ill-treatment while held captive. ...

‘Milestone for humanity’ as UN celebrates 8 billionth birth

New York: The Day of 8 Billion, officially marked on Tuesday, is a milestone moment for human longevity, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), “signalling major improvements ...

Poland hit amid Russian strikes on Ukraine: Reports

Warsaw: At least two people died as missiles landed in Poland, close to its border with Ukraine, reports say.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif tests COVID-19 positive

Islamabad: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has tested COVID-19 positive.

Global population reaches 8 billion, India is projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country in 2023

New York: United Nations Population Fund said the global population touched the 8 billion mark on Tuesday.

UNPOL ready to tackle global peace, security and development challenges

New York: From peacekeeping to peacebuilding, Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix reaffirmed to the Security Council on Monday, the vital role that UN police officers play across ...

Ukraine: UN convoy delivers vital aid to residents of Kherson

New York: Essential supplies have been delivered to thousands of people in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson for the first time since Russia’s invasion of 24 February, UN human ...