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Around two-thirds of those facing severe food shortages live in war-torn countries like Yemen. (Photo: AFP)

More than 113 million people suffer 'acute hunger'

Eight nations account for two-thirds of the total number of people worldwide, the African continent worst hit: UN.

2 April 2019 5:39 PM IST

Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Calcutta University, a Master of Arts in Political Science from Yale University. (Photo:Twitter/@UN_Women)

Another Indian-origin woman gets appointed at the UN

Anita Bhatia has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the Deputy Executive Director.

31 May 2019 2:34 PM IST

The United States should deliberate and think over the consequences its outrageous acts might have on the future development, Kim was quoted as saying. (Photo: ANI)

Think over consequences on future developments: N Korea warns US over...

The cargo ship was detained in Indonesian waters in April 2018. Its seizure was announced by US Justice Dept on May 9,...

22 May 2019 12:41 PM IST

He said Indias absence hurts the credibility of the body. (Photo:ANI)

German Ambassador calls for India to have a permanent UNSC seat

Walter J. Lindner said India is needed to be present at the UNSC permanently.

21 May 2019 1:55 PM IST

'Significant achievement' listing Masood Azhar as global terrorist:...

It was a huge victory for India after a decade of relentless efforts to ban the mastermind of several terror attacks...

21 May 2019 1:37 PM IST

The incidents all took place after Trump decided to try to cut off Irans oil exports. (Photo:AP)

'We shall respond with great force If Tehran attack interests': Trump

The two US sources said they are still trying to establish whether the rocket attack, directed by Iran, was designed to...

21 May 2019 8:25 AM IST

On February 15, China, which has been blocking efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar sanctioned by the United Nations, had conveyed to India its condemnation of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: Twitter)

India raises concern over UN's dues to Peacekeeping nations

India said that UN's total arrears currently stand at a whopping $3.6 billion, nearly one-third of the annual assessment...

18 May 2019 1:47 PM IST

According to the media reports, many Rohingyas are stranded in India and Nepal after moving illegally from Bangladesh. (Photo: ANI)

More than 250,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh get first ID cards:...

The UN refugee agency also said the registration could serve as a tool for law enforcement to help counter human...

18 May 2019 10:53 AM IST

Sex and sexuality still remain taboo subjects in India and young children need a safe environment to discuss these issues. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tackling India's sexual violence starts with sex education

There is an imminent need for sex education in India to bring about a true change in sexist attitudes and misogynistic...

17 May 2019 4:08 PM IST

The coffin is a concrete dome, built in the late 1970s on Runit island, part of Enewetak atoll, as a dumping ground for waste from the nuclear tests. (Photo: AFP)

UN chief concerned about nuclear 'coffin' leakage in Pacific

He described structure on Enewetak atoll in Marshall Islands as 'kind of coffin' and said legacy of Cold War-era nuclear...

17 May 2019 12:56 PM IST

In India, female labour force participation fell from 35 per cent in 1990 to 27 per cent in 2018. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Decrease in Indian women labour force

The number of women working in India has been gradually falling over the last 30 years.

16 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Sexual exploitation must be recognised as a real and widespread problem. (Photo:AP)

Safeguarding women after disasters: visible progress, but room for...

Globally, international organisations appear to be grappling with the issue more seriously than before.

14 May 2019 10:25 AM IST