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"Support reforms to UN institutions": US on Musk's remarks

I don't have any specifics to offer on what those steps are, but certainly, we recognise that there is a need for reform, but I will leave it at that for now"

18 April,2024 08:45 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Indian economy projected to grow 6.5 per cent in 2024: UNCTAD

Indian economy projected to grow 6.5 per cent in 2024: UNCTAD

India's economy grew by 6.7 pc in 2023 and is expected to expand by 6.5 pc in 2024, making it the world's fastest-growing major economy.

17 April,2024 09:50 AM IST | United Nations | PTI
Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Indian Amb

Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable: Indian Amb

Kamboj said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children

09 April,2024 02:47 PM IST | United Nations | PTI
UN calls for USD 620 million to support Afghan migrants

UN calls for USD 620 million to support Afghan migrants

In a post on social media platform X, the organisation stated that the situation in Afghanistan and its bordering countries will be challenging in 2024

08 April,2024 07:30 AM IST | Kabul | Agencies
UN criticises use of AI by Israel military

UN criticises use of AI by Israel military

The Secretary-General also demands answers about slain humanitarian workers after World Central Kitchen tragedy

07 April,2024 07:28 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
RSF forces block aid to Sudan

RSF forces block aid to Sudan

The RSF was accused of obstructing humanitarian convoys along the Al-Dabba-Mellit-El Fasher route by deploying forces near the city of Mellit to confiscate supplies

31 March,2024 07:33 AM IST | Sudan | Agencies
Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war

Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war

This move comes amidst heightened tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine, with North Korea emerging as a significant supplier of munitions to Russia.

30 March,2024 07:52 AM IST | New York | ANI
UN Security Council demands ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan

UN Security Council demands ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan

The vote comes after Russia and China vetoed a US-sponsored resolution Friday that would have supported “an immediate and sustained ceasefire” in the Israeli-Hamas conflict

26 March,2024 07:43 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies
Gaza faces imminent famine as over 1 million grapple with starvation, UN warns

Gaza faces imminent famine as over 1 million grapple with starvation, UN warns

With half of Gaza's 2.2 million inhabitants facing severe food shortages, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification projects famine

19 March,2024 03:09 PM IST | Gaza border | ANI
UN women’s meet starts with 5 male speakers

UN women’s meet starts with 5 male speakers

He said he had two choices: “Don’t speak or stand up and support gender equality.”

13 March,2024 07:50 AM IST | United Nations | Agencies

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