Tue, 21-Oct-2025

US to support UN’s global ceasefire move

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The United Nations offers support to the global ceasefire during coronavirus pandemic. The news has come out hours after the US blocked a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution that called for bringing a ceasefire. According to details, a US State Department spokesperson told journalists in Washington, “In our view, the goal should be to support … Read more

Many women under lockdown for COVID-19 face violence, UN chief

Many women under lockdown for COVID-19 face violence, UN chief

UN chief António Guterres has called measures to address a “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” for raising voice for women, related to lockdown enforced by governments to deal with coronavirus pandemic. UN chief referred to his appeals for a global ceasefire. He said that violence is not limited to the battlefield, and “for many women and … Read more

UN Chief asks countries in conflicts to ceasefire

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday improved his call for a global ceasefire. Guterres urges all parties to conflict to lay down arms and allow war-torn nations to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The UN chief said, in a virtual press conference, “We know the pandemic is having profound social, economic and political consequences, including relating … Read more