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Ukraine, Russia sign UN deal to export grain and fertiliser on Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements Friday with Turkey and the United Nations clearing the way for exporting millions of tonnes of desperately needed Ukrainian grain

UN court to rule on jurisdiction in Myanmar's Rohingya genocide case

The United Nations' highest court is ruling Friday on whether to proceed with a landmark case that accuses Myanmar's rulers of genocide against the country's mainly Muslim Rohingya minority

UN official in Sri Lanka calls for inclusive consultations to solve crisis

The top UN official in Sri Lanka has called on all stakeholders in the country to engage in broad and inclusive consultations to resolve the current economic crisis and the grievances of the people

Sri Lanka's economic collapse needs immediate global attention: UN experts

The experts noted that this crisis has had a serious impact on the enjoyment of human rights for the entire population

UN chief Guterres calls for action to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described Nelson Mandela as a "moral compass," calling for honouring the former South African President's legacy by taking action

United Nations urges for 'peaceful transition of power' in Sri Lanka

United Nations in Sri Lanka has urged all stakeholders in the island nation to ensure a peaceful transition of power in full respect for the Constitution

India, 4 others report least DTP vaccines given to children in 2021: UN

Data by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF recorded the largest sustained decline in global childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years.

Women in healthcare sector globally paid 24% less than men: UN report

The report documents a raw gender pay gap of roughly 20 percentage points which jumps to 24 percentage points when factors such as age, education and working time are taken into account.

Indian model of SDG localisation relevant: NITI Aayog V-C Suman Bery

'We do not have the luxury of time to develop solutions from scratch and perhaps the Indian model of SDG localisation is relevant'

UN commends India localising monitoring of sustainable development goals

The SDGs are 17 agenda points set by the UN in 2015 for achieving by 2030 and they range from poverty alleviation and promoting health to climate action and social justice

UN chief Guterres hails progress in talks over Ukraine grain exports

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has hailed what he called "substantive progress" in ensuring the export of Ukrainian food products through the Black Sea.

India preparing to submit new climate targets to UN ahead of COP27 talks

India's delay has been striking given Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise announcement at COP26 that his country would reach net-zero emissions by 2070

UN verifies over 19,100 child victims of violations in armed conflicts

The UN has verified 23,982 grave violations against children in armed conflict in 2021, which affected 19,165 children in the 21 country and regional situations it monitored

World population to touch 8 billion by Nov 15, UN projection reveals

The United Nation estimated Monday that the world's population will reach 8 billion on November 15 this year

Sri Lanka crisis: UN calls for dialogue to ensure smooth govt transition

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for dialogue to ensure a smooth transition of government in Sri Lanka and find sustainable solutions to the economic crisis."I stand in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka & call for dialogue to ensure a smooth transition of government & to find sustainable solutions to the economic crisis," Guterres tweeted."I condemn all acts of violence and call for those responsible to be held accountable," he added.On Monday, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq said that the UN Secretary was closely following the developments in Sri Lanka, and stands in solidarity with the country.Notably, Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday agreed to step down from his post. He said that he will step down from the presidency on July 13 amid economic and political instability. On Monday, Sri Lanka's speaker of parliament said political party leaders have decided to elect a new president .

UN announces monitoring of Ukraine war for violations against children

The United Nations has announced it will start monitoring the war in Ukraine and conflicts in Ethiopia, Mozambique and Africa's central Sahel region for violations against children

India to overtake China as world's most populated country in 2023: UN

Economic impact: People's productivity will have to increase to support larger numbers, say experts

India projected to surpass China's population in 2023, says UN report

The global population could grow by around 8.5 million by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050 and 10.4 billion by 2100, the latest UN projections stated

Russia and Ukraine are to blame for nursing home attack, says UN

Two weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Russian forces assaulted a nursing home in Luhansk. Dozens of elderly and disabled patients were trapped inside without water or electricity

Nearly 7.2 mn people severely affected by floods in Bangladesh, says UN

An estimated 7.2 million people have been severely affected in Bangladesh following devastating flash floods which began in May with a second wave starting around June 15, the UN said