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UNSC urges world help for Pakistani action against terror perpetrators
The UN Security Council Sunday asked countries to cooperate with Pakistan toward bringing perpetrators of this week’s terror attacks to justice as media reports said the attackers involved in targeting the Chinese Consulate in Karachi had...November 25, 2018 994 0 -
A greeting in Arabic and ‘First Baby’ connect a divided world
This year’s gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York was marked by several “firsts”, distinguishing it from some of the previous annual sessions of the United Nations General Assembly. New Zealand’s “First...October 13, 2018 907 0 -
UN wants independent probe into Saudi journalist Khashoggi’s disappearance
With the mystery of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance from the country’s consulate in Turkey sending shockwaves, the United Nations has called for an independent and full investigation that involves both Riysdh and Ankara. The UN...October 10, 2018 991 3 -
Trump rejects globalism; says standing up for America
Amid growing concerns over the future of multilateral approach to addressing world issues, President Donald Trump mounted a strong opposition to the “ideology of globalism” arguing instead for expression of national sovereignty and need for countries...September 25, 2018 1060 0 -
World leaders converge on NY as threats to multilateralism challenge UN
Confronted with a growing number of challenges to world peace, the United Nations General Assembly began debate on ways to end conflicts, remove obstacles to development, and realize the goals of human rights and health for...September 23, 2018 813 0 -
UN report acknowledges Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts
The United Nations has acknowledged the effectiveness of Pakistan’s “extensive” counterterrorism operations, noting that it resulted in disrupting terrorist activities. But worryingly for the region, the report says the ISL has established extensive presence across Afghanistan, with...August 14, 2018 828 0 -
UN rights body stands by Kashmir report calling out India for gross violations
The United Nations says it stands by its June 14 human rights report on Kashmir that accuses Indian troops of using excessive and deadly force against civilian protesters and seeks an international investigation. “I will still...August 3, 2018 954 0 -
UN Secretary General supports international probe into rights abuses in Kashmir
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres backs human rights commission’s proposal for international investigation into atrocities being committed in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The world’s highest diplomat is also calling upon nuclear rivals India and Pakistan to find a political...July 13, 2018 836 0 -
UN appoints new observer group head to monitor Kashmir ceasefire
The United Nations has appointed Major General Jose Eladio Alcain of Uruguay as Chief Military Observer and Head of Mission for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan to monitor ceasefire in disputed Jammu and Kashmir...July 3, 2018 755 0 -
New report says women’s rights suffer setbacks in the face of conservatism, fundamentalism
Marching in New York City for gender equality. Photo: UN Women/J Carrier A new United Nations report is warning that women’s rights are under threat from a “backlash” of conservatism and fundamentalism around the world. “Alarming...June 24, 2018 822 0