United Nations (UN)

United Nations (UN)

An aerial view of the Iranian shores and the island of Qeshm in the strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

UN moves to create mechanism to safeguard Hormuz trade in face of Iran war

"Immediate action is essential to mitigate these consequences," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said

António Guterres meets Khalilur Rahman at the United Nations Headquarters on 26 March. Photo: Courtesy

UN chief reaffirms strong support, solidarity with Bangladesh

Displaced Palestinian children gather at a tent camp in Gaza City, February 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo

Around 4.9 million children under five died in 2024: UN

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman delivering the national statement at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the UN Headquarters in New York yesterday (17 March). Photo: UNB

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to gender equality, women empowerment at UN

Sara Hossain, Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran, attends a session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on 16 March 2026. Photo: Reuters

UN report says Israeli airstrike on Iran prison is a war crime

Graves are being prepared after a strike on a school in Minab, Iran, March 2, 2026. Iranian Foreign Media Department/WANA/Handout via REUTERS

UN 'deeply disturbed' by strike on Iran school that killed 160 children

Graves are being prepared after a strike on a school in Minab, Iran, March 2, 2026. Iranian Foreign Media Department/WANA/Handout via REUTERS

UN calls for investigation into deadly strike on school in Iran

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference outlining his priorities for 2026 at UN headquarters in New York City, US, on 29 January 2026. Photo: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'

Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, speaks during a press conference at the European headquarters of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, December 11, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

Independent UN body condemns vicious attacks on UN expert on Palestinian rights

Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS

Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say

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UN encourages political stakeholders to strengthen national unity in Bangladesh

A 3D-printed miniature of US President Donald Trump, US flag, UN logo are seen in this illustration taken January 8, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

UN seeks clarity on when US will pay dues, and how much

FILE PHOTO: The United Nations logo is seen on a window in an empty hallway at United Nations headquarters during the 75th annual U.N. General Assembly high-level debate, which is being held mostly virtually due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in New York, U.S., September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

UN raises alarm over systemic discrimination and violence in India