Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered war crime, experts sayPresident Trump's threats to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants have sparked concerns of war crimes. Experts argue such actions could vi...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Hormuz route opened for India, says Iran FM AraghchiIran has allowed vessels from friendly countries—including India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan—to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, t...
26 Mar, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan for violating international law, UN charterIndia has voiced its vehement opposition to the recent airstrikes targeting Afghanistan. During a session at the UN, India's envoy describe...
11 Mar, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Pakistan's airstrikes killed mostly Afghan women and children: UN reportThe UN body said that from late evening on February 26 to March 5, it verified and recorded 185 civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to i...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Israel may have violated laws of war in Gaza campaign, UN rights office saysIn a report assessing six Israeli attacks that caused a high number of casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure, the U.N. huma...
20 Jun, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
There will be no winning side in Russia-Ukraine conflict: India tells UNSCSpeaking at the UNSC briefing on Ukraine on Thursday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said India remain...
06 May, 2022, 08.36 AM IST
Russia seeks UN resolution; war not mentionedIt endorses UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' call for dialogue and negotiations and calls for a negotiated cease-fire to rapidly evac...
16 Mar, 2022, 12.43 AM IST
UN reports at least 240 civilian casualties, 64 deaths in UkraineDamage to civilian infrastructure has left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity or water. Hundreds of homes had been damaged...
27 Feb, 2022, 01.28 PM IST
Afghan civilian casualties soar as United States exits“There are grave concerns that Taliban forces in Kandahar may commit further atrocities to retaliate against the government and security fo...
26 Jul, 2021, 05.21 PM IST
Britain calls on Israel to act proportionately on military activities against HamasPrime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman, Max Blain, said Britain is "in contact with our US and UN counterparts and urgently seeking more ...
17 May, 2021, 09.03 PM IST
Protection of civilians is primary responsibility of national governments: IndiaIndia voiced concern that very little is done to strengthen national and societal capacities of protection.
29 May, 2019, 02.16 PM IST
UN Security Council condemns Taliban announcement of spring offensiveThe Taliban on Friday announced their annual spring offensive, which comes as American and Afghan politicians try to negotiate for a peace ...
16 Apr, 2019, 11.33 AM IST
UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls on India, Pakistan 'to return to dialogue'UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the two sides "to return to dialogue" in the interest of their people and exercise maximum...
21 Aug, 2015, 11.18 PM IST
Afghan civilian casualties touch record high: UNCivilian casualties in Afghanistan hit a record high in the first half of this year with nearly 5,000 people, mostly women and children, fa...
05 Aug, 2015, 07.48 PM IST
Afghanistan civilian casualties hit record high: United NationsCompared to 2013, this year also saw a 33% rise in casualties among children and a 12% increase among women, according to the report.
20 Dec, 2014, 08.40 PM IST
- Russia, China call for immediate ceasefire in Libya
China and Russia have called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya expressing concern over civilian casualties in the military strikes by all...
22 Mar, 2011, 07.19 PM IST
- Afghan president sacks senior army commanders
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday sacked two high ranking military commanders for concealing facts on Friday's deadly attack against ...
25 Aug, 2008, 02.23 AM IST