United Nations
UN experts urge Canada to protect Sikh activist threatened by India
Recalls that since 2022, Singh has received four so-called "duty to warn" notices from the Canadian authorities about credible and imminent threats to his life.
August 4, 2026
Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate
Chile's Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Macky Sall of Senegal are all in the running to succeed outgoing secretary-general Antonio Guterres.
July 23, 2026
UN experts question India over voter deletions targeting muslims
Three UN special rapporteurs ask India to explain allegations that a nationwide voter roll revision disproportionately removed millions of Muslim and minority voters before state elections.
July 14, 2026
At UN summit, Pakistan urges stronger global policing cooperation against terrorism
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi tells police chiefs and ministers at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit that terrorism, cybercrime and human trafficking require faster intelligence sharing, stronger law enforcement partnerships and greater international coordination.
July 9, 2026
El Nino set to be 'strong', UN warns
The UN's climate agency warns that a strong El Niño is expected to develop rapidly, increasing the risk of extreme weather, heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall worldwide.
July 3, 2026
Pakistan urges stronger global counterterrorism strategy as UN review reaches impasse
Pakistan presented proposals to modernize the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, calling for reforms to address online radicalization, emerging security threats, financial oversight, and the politicization of international counterterrorism mechanisms after consensus negotiations stalled.
July 3, 2026
At UN, Pakistan urges diplomacy, warns against escalation risks in Ukraine conflict
Ambassador Jadoon says Pakistan believes that a mutually acceptable peaceful settlement, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the legitimate security interests of all sides and relevant multilateral agreements, is the only viable path to lasting peace.
June 30, 2026
Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief
UN aid officials say more than 50,000 people remain missing after twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, warning the death toll, already at 589, will rise significantly as rescuers continue searching through collapsed buildings.
June 26, 2026
Venezuela quake response requires 'massive collective effort': UN aid chief
The United Nations says it is fully mobilised to help Venezuela after a powerful earthquake kills at least 164 people, with the UN aid chief stressing that the response requires massive collective efforts.
June 25, 2026
Over 13 million acutely food insecure in Syria: UN
More than 13 million Syrians face acute food insecurity, the UN warned. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization said turning fields riddled with unexploded ordnance following the brutal civil war into productive land could help solve the food crisis in Syria.
June 23, 2026