The WHO has expressed concerns over the worsening coronavirus disease (Covid) pandemic situation in Europe.

In Afghanistan, women came out on the streets of Kabul on Tuesday to protest against the closure of schools for girls.

Several leaders of the ASEAN regional grouping pulled up Myanmar for abstaining from participating in the summit.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on UN member states to back Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN system.

Millions of Afghans will face starvation this winter unless urgent action is taken, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. 

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that that it is now or never for concrete global actions to address climate change.