India  
 
NewsR.in

This Day in History: First Meeting of the United Nations

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 00:55s - Published
This Day in History: First Meeting of the United Nations

This Day in History: First Meeting of the United Nations

This Day in History:, First Meeting of the United Nations.

January 10, 1946.

The first U.N.

Meeting, comprised of 51 nations, convened at Westminster Central Hall in London.

The groundwork for this first meeting had been laid by the Allies in 1944 at the Dumbarton Oaks conference in Washington, D.C.

The United Nations Charter was drafted by the nations a year later in San Francisco.

The new organization was to yield much more power over its members than the defunct League of Nations.

Two weeks after its first meeting, the General Assembly adopted its first resolution:.

The measure called for the peaceful uses of atomic energy and the elimination of atomic and other weapons of mass destruction


You Might Like


đź’ˇ newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

United Nations United Nations Intergovernmental self-regulatory body

UN Documents Over 12,300 Civilian Deaths in Ukraine: Airstrikes Cause Tripling of Casualties in 2024 [Video]

UN Documents Over 12,300 Civilian Deaths in Ukraine: Airstrikes Cause Tripling of Casualties in 2024

The United Nations has officially reported over 12,300 civilian deaths and more than 27,800 injuries in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. The latest data reveals a sharp increase in casualties, with long-range Russian weapons and aerial bombings causing the majority of the deaths in 2024. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict as Russia intensifies its attacks. The UN also reported over 2,100 civilians killed or injured in just the past two months, alongside the displacement of tens of thousands from front-line areas. #UkraineWar #CivilianCasualties #RussiaUkraineConflict #UNReport #AerialBombing #HumanitarianCrisis #RussianAirstrikes #Ukraine2024 #GlobalConflict #DisplacementCrisis Also Read NATO Chief Visits Bulgaria to Inspect Joint Military Unit and Urges Enhanced Support for Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-inspects-joint-military-unit-bulgaria-support-ukraine-011-4021049.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns of Putin's Intent for Long-Term Confrontation with Europe :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nato-chief-warns-putin-long-term-confrontation-europe-011-4014089.html?ref=DMDesc NATO Members Report Airspace Violations by Russian Drones :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-drones-violate-nato-airspace-011-3929165.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.346~GR.344~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 11:00Published

Meditation not luxury, it's a necessity: Sri Sri at UN HQ

 The UN celebrated the first World Meditation Day on December 21st, highlighting meditation's power for global peace. Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar..
IndiaTimes
Inside Gaza’s “Kill Zone”: Palestinian Kids Targeted Amid Devastating War, IDF Accused of Genocide [Video]

Inside Gaza’s “Kill Zone”: Palestinian Kids Targeted Amid Devastating War, IDF Accused of Genocide

Shocking revelations from Gaza’s “Kill Zone” expose the tragic deaths of hundreds of Palestinians, including children, as the ongoing conflict escalates. Firsthand testimonies from Israeli soldiers reveal indiscriminate killings, with civilians posthumously labeled as "terrorists." International organizations, including the UN and Human Rights Watch, are calling these actions consistent with genocide and crimes against humanity. Amid growing global outrage, is accountability possible for the devastating loss of innocent lives? #GazaKillZone #IDF #HumanRights #WarCrimes #Genocide #Palestine #GazaConflict #UN #HumanRightsWatch #SaveGaza #InternationalLaw #ChildrenInConflict ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.102~GR.122~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:11Published
UN envoy urges 'credible, inclusive' transition in Syria [Video]

UN envoy urges 'credible, inclusive' transition in Syria

UN envoy Geir Pedersen has urged for a '"credible, inclusive" political transition in Syria. He also called for a new constitution and elections in accordance with a previous UN resolution.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:17Published

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Capital city of the United States

Everyone has thoughts on Luigi Mangione - and it's not all negative

 Consider one view outside the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC.
Sky News
Trump To End U.S Birthright Citizenship In Big Showdown On 1st Day At Office |Watch Latest Interview [Video]

Trump To End U.S Birthright Citizenship In Big Showdown On 1st Day At Office |Watch Latest Interview

In his latest interview, President-elect Trump reveals his ambitious agenda for Day 1 in the White House. From plans to remove a key amendment to major changes in immigration policy, Trump outlines what he hopes to accomplish immediately after taking office in January 2025. Watch as he discusses his bold vision for America’s future, and how these actions will reshape the nation. #TrumpDay1 #WhiteHousePlans #Trump2025 #ImmigrationReform #BirthrightCitizenship #USPolitics #TrumpAgenda #PoliticalChange #AmericaFirst #DayOneAgenda #TrumpInterview #PoliticalOverhaul Also Read Historic Lincoln Wax Statue Melts in DC's Record-Breaking Heatwave :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/historic-lincoln-wax-statue-melts-in-dcs-record-breaking-heatwave-3862659.html Washington Hosts Vibrant International Yoga Day Celebrations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/international-yoga-day-celebrations-washington-011-3857125.html Netanyahu Greenlights Israeli Delegation To Washington For Rafah Operation Talks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-greenlights-israeli-delegation-to-washington-for-rafah-operation-talks-3777957.html ~PR.274~ED.194~HT.334~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:02Published
White House BIG Leak: Melania Trump Wants Separate Bedroom From President Trump | Here's Why [Video]

White House BIG Leak: Melania Trump Wants Separate Bedroom From President Trump | Here's Why

Melania Trump plans to take an independent approach as First Lady during her husband's second term. She is reportedly requesting a separate bedroom in the White House, similar to her previous arrangement. While attending major events, Melania will focus more on family, particularly her son Barron, studying in New York. She will split her time between Florida, New York, and Washington, D.C., minimizing her public duties to balance personal commitments. #MelaniaTrump #FirstLady #WhiteHouse #DonaldTrump #SecondTerm #BarronTrump #FamilyFirst #PublicRole #SeparateBedroom #TrumpFamily #MelaniaInDC #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.318~PR.362~ED.155~GR.122~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:16Published
Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government [Video]

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Trump rallied House Republicans at a Capitol Hill hotel Wednesday morning, marking his first return to Washington since the election.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 00:35Published

London London Capital and largest city of the United Kingdom

GB's Maher second as Kenny wins World Cup jump-off

 Britain's Ben Maher and Robert Whitaker are beaten by Darragh Kenny as the Irishman triumphs in a jump-off at the FEI Jumping World Cup in London.
BBC Sport

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite in London to Play Beatles' Hits

 Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are getting back to where they once belonged ... onstage together in the UK!!! The Beatles stars made their surprise reunion on..
TMZ.com

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr back on stage together at London show

 Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have performed together for the first time in five years. 
Sky News

Appeal to find bike rider with 'large angular nose' in Earl's Court rape investigation

 Police investigating an alleged rape in west London have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify as they hunt for a suspect with a "large nose".
Sky News

Charter of the United Nations Charter of the United Nations 1945 foundational treaty of the United Nations

'The world order based on the UN Charter and international law is collapsing before our eyes' [Video]

'The world order based on the UN Charter and international law is collapsing before our eyes'

Credit: FRANCE 24 English    Duration: 12:09Published

San Francisco San Francisco Consolidated city-county in California, US

Cash App Founder Murder Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict in San Francisco

 San Francisco jurors found the man accused of killing the founder of Cash App guilty of murder Tuesday ... following a 6-week trial featuring conflicting..
TMZ.com

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain admitted to US hospital due to heart problems

 Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, is currently in the ICU of a San Francisco hospital due to cardiac complications and blood pressure issues. The renowned..
IndiaTimes

OpenAI whistleblower found dead in apartment

 An OpenAI whistleblower has been found dead in his San Francisco apartment, according to CNBC.
Sky News

Related videos from verified sources

US and China Launch Efforts to Combat Fentanyl Crisis [Video]

US and China Launch Efforts to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

US and China , Launch Efforts to Combat , Fentanyl Crisis. On January 30, officials from the United States and China met to discuss a joint effort to take action on stemming the flow of fentanyl..

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories     Duration: 01:30Published
This Day in History: First Winter Olympics [Video]

This Day in History: First Winter Olympics

This Day in History: , First Winter Olympics. January 25, 1924. The first Winter Olympics took off in style at Chamonix in the French Alps. Scandinavians dominated the 14 events that involved a..

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories     Duration: 00:53Published
This Day in History: First Canned Beer Goes on Sale [Video]

This Day in History: First Canned Beer Goes on Sale

This Day in History: , First Canned Beer Goes on Sale. January 24, 1935. After two years of research, the American Can Company developed a successful can of beer. The Gottfried Krueger Brewing..

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories     Duration: 00:52Published