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Antonio Guterres warns ‘sword of Damocles hangs over global economy’
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that "a sword of Damocles hangs over the global economy" because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, adding that developing countries were most at risk.Calling the war "an assault…
11 years of brutal fighting in Syria must end : Antonio Guterres
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a ceasefire in Syria, saying that 11 years of "brutal fighting" in the war-torn nation must end."We cannot fail the Syrian people. The conflict must cease. International…
UN chief denounces ‘scandalously unequal’ vaccine distribution
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said in his statement on two years of Covid-19 that the vaccine distribution is "scandalously unequal" because rich-country health is prioritised over the poor."It would be a grave…
India abstains again on Ukraine vote at UN; resolution censuring Russia passes with 141 votes
United Nations : The UN General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to censure Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while India abstained on the vote "in view the totality of the evolving situation".The 141 votes that the resolution more…
India says evacuation of citizens from Ukraine hampered by ‘adverse conditions’
United Nations : India has said that efforts to evacuate its citizens from Ukraine have been hampered by "adverse conditions" at the borders, but it has also offered to help evacuate citizens of neighbouring and other developing countries…
India abstains for 3rd time on UN Security Council vote on Ukraine
United Nations : India has abstained for the third time on a Security Council vote on Ukraine and said that it welcomed the decision by Ukraine and Russia to hold talks.As if acting as an Asian bloc, India was joined by the two others from…
UN chief promises more humanitarian aid to Ukrainians over call with Zelensky
United Nation : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has promised to provide more humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky."The secretary-general conveyed to the…
UN chief pledges solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict, urges protection of civilians
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the world body will not give up on finding a solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, while calling on the conflicting parties to better protect civilians.Speaking to…
Affirming nonalignment, India abstains on UNSC Russia vote; strains US ties
United Nations : Affirming its nonaligned heritage, India has abstained on a Security Council resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and put a strain on its growing ties with the US and the West.India joined China and the United…
UN General Assembly holds debate to ramp up universal vaccination against Covid-19
United Nations :The UN General Assembly held a hybrid high-level debate to ramp up momentum for universal vaccination against the Covid-19 pandemic, with participants calling for solidarity, equality and action.Abdulla Shahid, President of…