Over 6.2 million displaced within Ukraine due to war, says UN
Geneva, June 28: More than 6.2 million people are now estimated to be displaced within Ukraine due to Russia's invasion,...
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UN chief warns of ‘catastrophe’ from global food shortage
Berlin, June 24: The head of the United Nations warned Friday that the world faces catastrophe because of the growing...
La Nina climate cycle could last into 2023: UN
Geeva, June 10: The weather phenomenon La Nina, which has affected global temperatures and worsened drought and flooding, will likely...
UN appeals for USD 47 million for life-saving aid to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
United Nations, June 10: The United Nations has made an appeal for USD 47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to...
Thailand urged to let UN evaluate refugee status of Rohingya
Bangkok, June 7: A group of ethnic Rohingya left on a Thai island after a dangerous boat journey from Bangladesh...
Number of displaced in Myanmar tops 1 million: UN
YANGON, June 1: Post-coup violence has pushed the number of displaced people in Myanmar over one million for the first...
UN rights chief to visit China next week, travel to Xinjiang
Geneva, May 20: The United Nations' top human rights official will visit China next week on a trip that will...
UN warns of “dire consequences” of North Korea Covid response
Geneva, May 17: The United Nations voiced alarm Tuesday at the human rights implications of North Korea's response to the...
Over 97% of Afghans affected by food shortages, says UN
Kabul, May 6: Afghanistan has been grappling with an acute food crisis, with over 22 million people, or more than...
UN says 5 million have fled Ukraine
BERLIN, April 20: The United Nations' refugee agency says that more than 5 million people have now fled Ukraine since...