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Five days after tropical cyclone Idai cut a swathe through Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. (Photo:AP)

Problems amount as aid agencies struggle to rescue Mozambique cyclone...

Aid workers raced on Wednesday to help survivors and meet spiralling humanitarian needs in three southern African...

21 March 2019 12:16 PM IST

Besides the U-17 Womens WC, India had also expressed interest in hosting the U-20 Womens World Cup.

India drops 7 spots in list of happiest nations, still behind Pak,...

The report ranks on 6 key variables that support well-being: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social...

21 March 2019 11:53 AM IST

The UN, meanwhile, said that one of the worst storms to hit southern Africa in decades had also unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Malawi. (Photo:AP)

Mozambique, Zimbabwe cyclone deaths exceed 300 as UN boosts aid

The death toll from a cyclone in Mozambique and Zimbabwe rose to more than 300 as rescuers raced against the clock to...

20 March 2019 11:31 AM IST

The US, Britain and France are believed to be currently looking at the suggestions. (Photo:AP)

US, France, UK discuss listing Masood Azhar at UN with China

The US, France and the UK are believed to be in intense 'good faith' discussions with China to arrive at a 'compromise'...

16 March 2019 11:01 AM IST

Shikhas husband was also supposed to fly with her to Nairobi. (Photo:Facebook)

'Will call once I land': UN consultant Shikha Garg's text to husband...

UN Consultant Shikha Garg, who died in the Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines plane crash on Sunday, had texted her...

12 March 2019 2:25 PM IST

Odhisa govt announces 33 per cent quota for women in BJD Lok Sabha...

With this announcement, BJD has become the first political party in India to provide such reservation to women.

10 March 2019 2:35 PM IST

Vice President Naidu, who became the first Indian on Friday to receive an honorary doctorate by the University of Peace founded by the United Nations. (Photo:PTI)

VP Naidu holds positive bilateral trade, investment talks on his visit...

Venkaiah Naidu has met President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada and held fruitful discussions on a range of...

9 March 2019 1:24 PM IST

Mr Steiner said Ms Lakshmi has a strong record of speaking out for those who have been left behind and of fighting discrimination. (Photo:Instagram)

Padma Lakshmi appointed UNDP's goodwill ambassador on women's day

Indian-American television personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi has been appointed by UNDP as its newest Goodwill...

8 March 2019 12:28 PM IST

Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

Saudi Arabia rebuked over Jamal Khashoggi murder at UN rights body

Thirty-six nations condemned Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a rare censure of the...

8 March 2019 11:51 AM IST

35 per cent females globally affected by violence: UN

35 per cent females globally affected by violence: UN

Activists from around the world campaign for treaty to end violence against women.

8 March 2019 1:43 PM IST

To send back seven of around 40,000 Rohingyas, of whom about 14,000 are registered with UNHCR, seems like tokenism but thats not so.

UN urges Bangladesh not to close door to Myanmar refugees

The United Nations on Friday stressed that refugees fleeing conflict should be granted safe haven.

2 March 2019 9:15 AM IST

According to reports, the new bus service will be launched between Lahore in Pakistan and Kashgar in China via Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on November 13. (Representational Image | File)

China show no commitment to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China has consistently blocked moves first by India and later by the US, the UK and France to designate Masood Azhar as...

1 March 2019 9:17 AM IST