18 results for "United Nations"
Nobel Peace Prize Glory: South African Human Rights Pioneer Navi Pillay Wins Prestigious 2026 Honor
South African jurist and human rights champion Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong defense of international law and global justice.
Gaza Death Toll Crosses 74,000: Regional Tensions Rise as Post-Ceasefire Strikes Continue
The Palestinian death toll in the ongoing conflict has surpassed 74,000, according to local health authorities, as sporadic airstrikes persist despite earlier international truce efforts.
US-Denmark Greenland Pact: Historic Arctic Security Deal Reached After Months of Tensions
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a major Arctic security pact, granting Washington permanent defense access and blocking non-NATO adversaries from the island.
UN General Assembly 2026: World Leaders Gather in New York Under the Theme 'Restoring Trust' Amid Global Crises
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly high-level week has officially opened in New York, bringing global leaders together to tackle active conflicts, climate challenges, and institutional reforms.
Mass Grave Discovered in Sri Lanka: Forensic Teams Uncover 582 Skeletons at Chemmani Site in Jaffna
Forensic experts excavating a mass grave in Chemmani, northern Sri Lanka, have recovered 582 human skeletons, including children, sparking renewed calls for accountability regarding wartime disappearances.
United Nations Calls for Urgent Global Action Amid 'Unprecedented' Frontier AI Risks
The United Nations human rights chief issued an urgent warning to governments and leading technology companies, demanding immediate global regulation to manage the unprecedented existential and societal risks posed by advanced frontier AI.
MEA Clarifies Stance on UN World Map Resolution, Demands Correct Depiction of J&K and Ladakh
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that India's support for the UN world map resolution does not change its borders, stating that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh must be shown accurately.
UN Adopts New World Map Making Africa Appear Larger While Shrinking North America and Europe
The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a resolution endorsing the Equal Earth map projection, which accurately displays Africa's true size while reducing the visual scale of North America and Europe.
Rising Sea Levels Put Major Indian Coastal Cities at Severe Risk of Flooding
A recent UN report warns that major Indian coastal cities like Mumbai and Kolkata face immediate risks from rising sea levels, threatening millions of homes and critical infrastructure.
UN Warns Planet Is Set to Cross Critical 1.5°C Warming Threshold by End of Decade
A major new United Nations report warns that global temperature rise is projected to exceed the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C limit in the coming years, urging immediate emissions cuts to manage the overshoot
United Nations Demands Impartial Inquiry Into Protest Deaths in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
The United Nations leadership has called for a prompt and impartial investigation into the deaths of demonstrators and security personnel during civil unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Removed Over Misconduct Allegations
Discover the details behind the unprecedented removal of International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan by member states following serious misconduct allegations.