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Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping should not be used as collateral: IMO chief amid US-Iran conflictShipping must be kept out of geopolitical conflicts, urged the International Maritime Organization chief, as seafarers "feel forgotten." He...
UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...
US-Iran agree to setup direct channel with IRGC to de-escalate conflict, says VP VanceUS Vice President JD Vance confirmed a direct deconfliction channel between US and Iran military representatives, including the IRGC and CE...
Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed'A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait ...
After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
Indian Army contingent participates in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in MongoliaThe 23rd edition of the Multilateral Joint Military Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is currently underway at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanb...
Operation Sheruwali enters 34th day in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, search operations continueA massive search and surveillance operation is underway, with security personnel maintaining a high level of alertness in the area. All par...
EU moves to strengthen Europol against rising digital, cross-border crimeEuropol warned last year that organised crime gangs were turning to AI-powered scams to target victims. Tackling smuggling gangs that ill...
India takes on Pakistan at UN, says J&K country's internal matterAt the meeting on 'Bridging the Implementation Gap: Security Council Resolutions and Maintenance of International Peace and Security', Indi...
MoSPI releases discussion paper to identify apt method to compile coal monetary asset accountsIndia's Ministry of Statistics has released a discussion paper on valuing coal assets monetarily, aligning with UN environmental accounting...
Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
Trump says IAEA will inspect Iran's nuclear sites at the 'appropriate time'US President Donald Trump has contradicted Iran's claims regarding inspections of its nuclear sites. He stated that International Atomic En...
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrantsAmnesty International has accused the EU of complicity in migrant abuse in Libya, citing intensified crackdowns by rival factions. Mass arr...
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
NCW issues advisory to States, calls for mandatory POSH audits and robust workplace safety mechanisms nationwideThe National Commission for Women has urged all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce the POSH Act, ensuring women's safety and ...
From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...
India's Bimal Patel elected UN's ITLOS tribunal judgeThe election was held within the framework of the 36th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ...
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...