News for 'UN Secretary-General'

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution 'Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine' by Ukraine and its western allies, with 140 nations voting in favour, five against and 38 abstentions. India abstained on the resolution.

Why Israel is upset with Indian peacekeepers

Why Israel is upset with Indian peacekeepers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

In a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and the President of the UN Security Council Ruhakana Rugunda, Israel accused an Indian contingent of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of having done nothing to prevent the demonstrators from crossing the border and even cooperating with the group, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Ban Ki-moon to be formally appointed UNSG on Fri

Ban Ki-moon to be formally appointed UNSG on Fri

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon is set to be formally appointed the eighth UN secretary general at the world body's General Assembly meeting on Friday

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The two soldiers were part of MONUSCO -- the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo.

Brazil's resolution on humanitarian pauses for aid fails in UNSC after US veto

Brazil's resolution on humanitarian pauses for aid fails in UNSC after US veto

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed to adopt a Brazil-led draft resolution that would have called for humanitarian pauses in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict to allow full access for aid to the Gaza strip after the US vetoed the text.

Annan, Musharraf discuss Iraq security

Annan, Musharraf discuss Iraq security

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

In his brief chat with Musharraf, Annan discussed the security of the UN staff, its officers and its aid programme, Pakistani news agency NNI quoted UN officials saying.

Kabul attacks: India tells UNSC to stand united against terror

Kabul attacks: India tells UNSC to stand united against terror

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Strongly condemning the terrorist strikes in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, India has told the United Nations Security Council that these attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists.

Annan condemns killing of Kadirgamar

Annan condemns killing of Kadirgamar

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

Expressing shock at the assassination of Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has expressed the hope that the tragedy would not weaken the resolve of the people to achieve a durable peace.

G 4 to press ahead with SC reform: Japan

G 4 to press ahead with SC reform: Japan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Japan and its allies will keep pushing to achieve UN Security Council reform by September, Japan's UN ambassador has said.

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

John Ashe is new UN General Assembly president

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Taking the floor immediately after his election, Ashe, who is Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, said that in 18 months, the world body would launch an agenda for sustainable development for all

India has given up on UNSC seat: Pak

India has given up on UNSC seat: Pak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a meeting of the G-7 leaders on Sunday to develop a coordinated response to the brazen assault.

US, Germany will consider Tharoor's candidature

US, Germany will consider Tharoor's candidature

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

US President George W Bush and West German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday agreed to "consider" supporting Shashi Tharoor, India's candidate for the post of the UN secretary general to succeed Kofi Annan.

Tehran strange, inappropriate choice for NAM meeting: US

Tehran strange, inappropriate choice for NAM meeting: US

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The Barack Obama administration has publicly expressed its displeasure over world leaders attending the summit meeting of the Non Aligned Movement in Tehran. "This is an organisation that we are not a member of. Our point is simply that Tehran, given its number of grave violations of international law and United Nations' obligations, does not seem to be the appropriate place," said State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland.

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Khost in southeastern Afghanistan and was at a depth of 51 km.

Annan, Volcker assure full support

Annan, Volcker assure full support

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The Volcker panel had named Natwar Singh, who was divested of External Affairs Ministry, and the Congress party among the non-contractual beneficiaries of the oil-for-food programme in Iraq.

Ban Ki-Moon backs UNSC expansion

Ban Ki-Moon backs UNSC expansion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Addressing a press conference shortly after being sworn in as the eighth secretary general on Thursday, he also did not agree with his predecessor Kofi Annan's criticism of the US for its "go-it-alone" diplomacy at the cost of multilateralism.

Annan offers to 'assist' India, Pakistan

Annan offers to 'assist' India, Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

The United Nations secretary general welcomed India's offer of ceasefire in the Siachen area.

UN indispensable, says Annan

UN indispensable, says Annan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Ruud Lubbers, who resigned as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees following allegations of sexual harassment, claimed he took the step to help Annan, 'who is facing a series of problems.'\n

UN concerned over use of children as human shields by Maoists

UN concerned over use of children as human shields by Maoists

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The United Nations has expressed concern over the killing and maiming of children who continue to be recruited and used as human shields by Maoists in India and over the threat of sexual violence against girls within Naxalite ranks.

Annan's son profited from Iraq

Annan's son profited from Iraq

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

An Iraq 'oil-for-food' program contractor had paid Kojo Annan $2,500 a month for five years.

World leaders pledge support to new Libyan authorities

World leaders pledge support to new Libyan authorities

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Backing transition plans of new Libyan authorities, world leaders have pledged support to them in areas such as Constitution-making, elections, human rights and economic recovery, amid United States President Barack Obama's assertion that NATO will continue to protect people there.

Get your mats out: UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day

Get your mats out: UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

In a proud moment for India, the United Nations General Assembly will declare June 21 as International Day of Yoga.

Volcker's admission erodes credibility

Volcker's admission erodes credibility

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Volcker, former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, is quoted as having admitted in a Los Angeles Times interview that he had agreed to change the language of his controversial report

Moon talks of development goals with India Inc

Moon talks of development goals with India Inc

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Saturday held talks with business leaders in the financial capital on a host of issues relating to furtherance of initiatives under the Millenium Development Goals programme.

In PHOTOS: Moon pays a visit to New Delhi

In PHOTOS: Moon pays a visit to New Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hoped that India would find a way to build and strengthen partnerships of common ground with its neighbours and encouraged it to do "even more" in advancing peace and security.

India would go along with UN decision on Syria: Khurshid

India would go along with UN decision on Syria: Khurshid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

As reports filtered in about the United States and the United Kingdom finalising plans for a limited military strike in Syria, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said India is not in favour of an external intervention but would go along with the decision of the United Nations.

UN wades into citizenship row, says analysing situation

UN wades into citizenship row, says analysing situation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

"We're aware that the lower and upper houses of the Indian Parliament have passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill, and we're also aware of the concerns that have been publicly expressed. The United Nations is closely analysing the possible consequences of the law," Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General Farhan Haq said on Thursday during the daily press briefing.

UNSG: Lanka withdraws candidate, backs S Korea

UNSG: Lanka withdraws candidate, backs S Korea

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Sri Lanka on Friday announced withdrawal of its nominee Jayantha Dhanapala from the race for the post of next United Nations Secretary-General following his consistent bad performance in the last three straw polls.

There shouldn't be discrimination on veto: Japan

There shouldn't be discrimination on veto: Japan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The issue of veto came up for discussion during the talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart Junichiro Koizumi, who is on a two-day visit to India, in New Delhi.

Austrian president Klestil dead

Austrian president Klestil dead

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

Klestil died at the AKH hospital in Vienna, where he was admitted following a heart attack on Monday.

'Palestine should have been recognised years ago'

'Palestine should have been recognised years ago'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Defying the United States, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas formally requested that the United Nations recognise the Palestinian state.

Operation Kaveri: 534 Indians evacuated from Sudan so far

Operation Kaveri: 534 Indians evacuated from Sudan so far

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Under its evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri ', India has set up a transit facility at Jeddah and all the Indians have been taken to the Saudi Arabian city after their evacuation from Sudan.

Azam Khan flays Modi, takes up Dadri lynching with UN

Azam Khan flays Modi, takes up Dadri lynching with UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Azam Khan, the Uttar Pradesh minister for urban development and minority affairs, has sought intervention of the United Nations to what he terms as "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bid to turn India into a theocratic majority nation."

Annan linked to Iraq scam again

Annan linked to Iraq scam again

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Biden halts US withdrawal from WHO, to join global vaccine effort

Biden halts US withdrawal from WHO, to join global vaccine effort

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Biden said that the US will be part of WHO's fight against the coronavirus.

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

India has airlifted more than 6 million COVID-19 doses to nine countries in Phase-I under its initiative termed "Vaccine Maitri".

US, UK were aware of Iraq's WMD: Rumsfeld

US, UK were aware of Iraq's WMD: Rumsfeld

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

Striking a strident posture, the US defence secretary said disarmament is not an issue between Iraq and the United Nations, but between Iraq and the US.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Progress at Cancun insufficient: Ban

Progress at Cancun insufficient: Ban

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said the progress at the climate conference here have been "insufficient", warning that the absence of a "breakthrough" would condemn the lives of billions of people "to smaller futures".