Articles tagged with "United Nations"
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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.
2 DAYS AGO
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.
5 DAYS AGO
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
UN Security Council warns of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan
The UN Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and urged the RSF to halt its assault on El-Obeid. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, worsening the world's largest humanitarian and hunger crisis.
June 20, 2026
UN rights chief troubled by new EU migrant return rules
UN rights chief Volker Turk criticizes the European Union’s new migration rules, warning expanded detention powers and offshore deportation centres risk violating international human rights and refugee law while urging protections for vulnerable migrants.
June 20, 2026
UN chief candidate wants to restore organization's 'credibility'
A candidate for UN secretary-general said Thursday that the United Nations must not "outsource" issues of peace and security, as she flagged a growing frustration towards the organization.
June 18, 2026
UN says 2.4 million refugees need resettling in 2027
Almost 2.4 million refugees will need resettling next year, the United Nations said on Tuesday, at a time when a number of countries have slashed resettlement spots.
June 16, 2026