UN envoy calls for compromises to achieve peace in Yemen
The recent Houthi attacks against government troops in Marib and other regions have further shattered hopes for a lasting peace pact…reports Asian
Black Sea grain deal to get 120-day extension
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday the addition of 60 days was a “goodwill gesture” on Russia’s part when asked by
‘Women deeply under-represented in govt leadership roles’
However, women are still deeply under-represented in government leadership roles, and remain a minority as heads of state and government, according to
UN panel calls on China to probe Xinjiang rights violations
It asked Beijing to ensure that victims of human rights violations, including Uyghurs and other ethnic Muslim communities, are provided with adequate
Iranian FM, UN chief discuss regional, int’l issues
He hailed Iran for laying emphasis on diplomacy and said a revival of the JCPOA would guarantee the interests of all sides…reports
Guterres backs India’s stance on Ukraine war
UN Secretary General is on his first visit to India since he commenced his second term in office. He had earlier visited
UN report says Arab region is the most unequal worldwide
Youth unemployment, which was 3.8 times higher than that of adult workers, had been the highest globally for the past 25 years…reports
India seeks UN reforms
The call for reforms takes on a sense of urgency as the Council mired by system of vetoes of the permanent members
India takes a dig at China in UN
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj on Tuesday said the practice of placing holds and blocks on listing requests
‘Sword of Damocles’ hangs over global economy’
The index that measures changes in the international prices of a basket of food commodities hit 140.7 in February, an all-time high