Un Elections
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
Canada Joins UK, France To Recognise Palestinian State: What This Means
Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
-
South Korea's Balloon Crackdown Hits Anti-North Korea Activists
The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border from South Korea unto the North has been gathering dust and cobwebs for months.
-
India Elected To UN Economic And Social Council To Champion Development
India has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term starting next year with a commitment to championing development, getting 181 out of the 187 valid votes cast.
-
UN Security Council Likely To Vote Today On Gaza Action
The ten elected members of the U.N. Security Council have asked for the 15-member body to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution that demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties," said diplomats.
-
Elon Musk Meets Iran UN Ambassador To Defuse Tension Under Trump: Report
Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, had a "positive" meeting with Iran's ambassador to the UN on defusing tensions between Tehran and Washington, as per a report.
-
Trump Offers UN Envoy Post To Republican Leader Elise Stefanik: Report
Donald Trump has so far won 312 electoral votes, well past the 270 needed for victory, while Kamala Harris is lagging behind at 226.
-
"Very Important Bilateral Relationship": Ex-US NSA On India-US Relations
Former US Ambassador to the UN and Former NSA of the US, John Bolton said that while he was the NSA during Trump's previous term as President, trade and tariffs dominated Indo-US relations and Trump and PM Modi's conversations.
-
Donald Trump Is "Clearly Better Choice" Over Kamala Harris: Nikki Haley
Former US president Donald Trump is 'clearly the better choice,' as compared to his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris, former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said.
-
Joe Biden Pleads For Democracy In His Final United Nations Speech
Joe Biden gave a somber farewell address to the United Nations on Tuesday, using his own decision to drop out of the US presidential election to warn of the dangers of autocrats around the globe refusing to quit.
-
Donald Trump Claims He's Meeting PM Modi During US Visit, Foreign Ministry Says...
PM Modi, who will be on a visit to the United States from September 21-23 has a packed schedule. From the Quad Summit and UN General Assembly session, to holding multiple bilateral and courtesy meetings. There's a buzz about him meeting Donald Trump.
-
"I Think He Misses Me": Donald Trump Says Kim Jong Un Wants Him To Win US Elections
Donald Trump also asserted in his speech that although while in office, he "stopped the missile launches from North Korea" but the country is now "acting up again."
-
"Alarm Bell": UN Rights Chief On Rising Hate Speeches During Elections
The UN rights chief voiced alarm Wednesday at a hardening of rhetoric, including hate speech and dehumanising language against migrants and other minorities, linked to elections in Europe and elsewhere.
-
In Latest Gaffe, Biden Calls Kim Jong Un President Of South Korea
In another fumble by US President Joe Biden, the 81-year-old confused the leaders of North and South Korea and called Kim Jong Un the president of South Korea.
-
India Elected To Several Key UN Bodies, Wins Poll To International Narcotics Control Board
India has been elected to several key bodies at the UN, including a significant victory by its nominee Jagjit Pavadia who was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board after garnering the highest number of votes.
-
"Don't Need UN To Tell Me...": S Jaishankar On Free And Fair Elections Remark
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday dismissed a senior United Nations official's recent remark on elections in India, saying that he does not need the global body to tell that the elections in the country should be "free and fair".
-
Canada Joins UK, France To Recognise Palestinian State: What This Means
Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
-
South Korea's Balloon Crackdown Hits Anti-North Korea Activists
The equipment activist Lee Min-bok uses to send balloons laden with anti-Kim Jong Un leaflets across the border from South Korea unto the North has been gathering dust and cobwebs for months.
-
India Elected To UN Economic And Social Council To Champion Development
India has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term starting next year with a commitment to championing development, getting 181 out of the 187 valid votes cast.
-
UN Security Council Likely To Vote Today On Gaza Action
The ten elected members of the U.N. Security Council have asked for the 15-member body to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution that demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties," said diplomats.
-
Elon Musk Meets Iran UN Ambassador To Defuse Tension Under Trump: Report
Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, had a "positive" meeting with Iran's ambassador to the UN on defusing tensions between Tehran and Washington, as per a report.
-
Trump Offers UN Envoy Post To Republican Leader Elise Stefanik: Report
Donald Trump has so far won 312 electoral votes, well past the 270 needed for victory, while Kamala Harris is lagging behind at 226.
-
"Very Important Bilateral Relationship": Ex-US NSA On India-US Relations
Former US Ambassador to the UN and Former NSA of the US, John Bolton said that while he was the NSA during Trump's previous term as President, trade and tariffs dominated Indo-US relations and Trump and PM Modi's conversations.
-
Donald Trump Is "Clearly Better Choice" Over Kamala Harris: Nikki Haley
Former US president Donald Trump is 'clearly the better choice,' as compared to his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris, former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said.
-
Joe Biden Pleads For Democracy In His Final United Nations Speech
Joe Biden gave a somber farewell address to the United Nations on Tuesday, using his own decision to drop out of the US presidential election to warn of the dangers of autocrats around the globe refusing to quit.
-
Donald Trump Claims He's Meeting PM Modi During US Visit, Foreign Ministry Says...
PM Modi, who will be on a visit to the United States from September 21-23 has a packed schedule. From the Quad Summit and UN General Assembly session, to holding multiple bilateral and courtesy meetings. There's a buzz about him meeting Donald Trump.
-
"I Think He Misses Me": Donald Trump Says Kim Jong Un Wants Him To Win US Elections
Donald Trump also asserted in his speech that although while in office, he "stopped the missile launches from North Korea" but the country is now "acting up again."
-
"Alarm Bell": UN Rights Chief On Rising Hate Speeches During Elections
The UN rights chief voiced alarm Wednesday at a hardening of rhetoric, including hate speech and dehumanising language against migrants and other minorities, linked to elections in Europe and elsewhere.
-
In Latest Gaffe, Biden Calls Kim Jong Un President Of South Korea
In another fumble by US President Joe Biden, the 81-year-old confused the leaders of North and South Korea and called Kim Jong Un the president of South Korea.
-
India Elected To Several Key UN Bodies, Wins Poll To International Narcotics Control Board
India has been elected to several key bodies at the UN, including a significant victory by its nominee Jagjit Pavadia who was re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board after garnering the highest number of votes.
-
"Don't Need UN To Tell Me...": S Jaishankar On Free And Fair Elections Remark
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday dismissed a senior United Nations official's recent remark on elections in India, saying that he does not need the global body to tell that the elections in the country should be "free and fair".
