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Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran warHezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon, vowing to continue resistance, while Israel stated it would not withdraw troops. T...
Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh foreign minister elected President of UN General Assembly?Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, will lead the United Nations General Assembly. He secured the presidency for the 81st s...
Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in GazaAn international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on ho...
Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers DayTwo Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive th...
China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: FM Wang YiChina backs Pakistan's role in mediating between the United States and Iran. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated support for active med...
US expresses regret on failure to get consensus in Nuclear Non-Proliferation TreatyThe US expressed deep regret that states party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) failed to reach a consensus on a final documen...
UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel INSV KaundinyaA UN event celebrated the INSV Kaundinya's voyage from Porbandar to Muscat. This journey highlighted India's ancient maritime trade routes ...
Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon hard, killing 22 people including children. These deadly raids occurred just before crucial talks between Le...
MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh meets UN Chief Antonio GuterresUnion Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York. The meeting occurred during the International Mig...
WHO chief says hantavirus outbreak not like start of CovidA deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has sparked international concern. Three passengers have died, and the Andes str...
Iran activates air defences as Trump faces congressional deadlineTehran's air defenses were activated late Thursday to counter small aircraft and drones, as the White House signaled it would not be constr...
Nuclear world war 3 happening soon? Why is UN panel fearing the worst?nine nuclear-armed states -- Russia, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea -- poss...
MEA Secretary Sibi George discusses terror threats with UN's Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-TerrorismIndia's Secretary (West), Sibi George, met with UN officials to discuss counter-terrorism cooperation and the urgent need for UN reforms. G...
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...
India's strong commitment to multilateralism underscored during meeting with UN chief GuterresAn Indian diplomat met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters. They discussed UN reforms and giving the Global South a gr...
Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talksIran has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the breakdown of peace talks. The United States has boarded another tanke...
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with IranPresident Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran. This decision comes at Pakistan's request. The United States awaits a unified proposa...
India bats for greater Global South representation in UNSCIndia is advocating for increased representation of Global South nations within the permanent seats of the UN Security Council. Recent disc...
India withdraws bid to host COP33 climate summit in 2028India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate conference COP33 in 2028. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed...
Two women leaders in fray to become next Secretary General of United NationsThe United Nations is set to elect its next Secretary General. Four candidates are in the running, including two women. This marks a signif...