America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza CityIsraeli airstrikes have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's military wing, and his family. This comes as Gaza observes a subdue...
28 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Iran condemns US strikes as show of 'bad faith', warns of consequencesIran has condemned US strikes as a breach of trust during peace talks. The US military stated the strikes were defensive. Negotiations are ...
26 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commissio...
12 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
UNGA president takes potshot at Trump's Board of PeaceUN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged a renewed commitment to the UN Charter amidst rising global tensions. She criticized ...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Trump has paused 3 Mideast wars, but grievances remain and could reignite themThe Middle East faces a fragile peace after recent events. Conditional ceasefires are in place, but underlying issues persist. Millions rem...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Human rights experts join rising chorus that accuses Israel of genocide in GazaA UN-commissioned report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing a high death toll, blocked aid, and the destruction of healt...
16 Sep, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
UN chief says situation in Gaza 'appalling and apocalyptic'UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the situation in Gaza as 'appalling and apocalyptic,' warning of possible grave interna...
02 Dec, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
UN welcomes Israel's announcement of Gaza 'pauses' for aid deliveriesThe UN praised Israel's decision to pause fighting in a south Gaza area for aid deliveries but called for more concrete measures to address...
17 Jun, 2024, 05.43 PM IST
UN starts probe into Indian staff killed by unidentified strike in RafahThe United Nations is investigating an unidentified strike on a UN car in Rafah that killed its first international staff member in Gaza si...
15 May, 2024, 03.06 PM IST
UN Security Council adopts UAE-penned resolution on scaling up, monitoring aid to GazaThe resolution requests that the UN Secretary-General appoint a Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator who will monitor and ver...
23 Dec, 2023, 05.21 PM IST
'Not asking for the moon': UN official pleads for Gaza ceasefireThe call comes days after the UN Security Council called for "extended humanitarian pauses" in the Gaza Strip, the first time it has broken...
18 Nov, 2023, 08.53 AM IST
"Once you see the barbarity and savagery...": Israel envoy shreds UNSC for failing to condemn Hamas attacks on civiliansIn a stern rebuke, Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, strongly criticized the United Nations Security Co...
11 Nov, 2023, 05.21 PM IST
Gaza "becoming a graveyard for children": UN Secretary-General Antonio GuterresGuterres told reporters in New York: "The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity." He added that ...
08 Nov, 2023, 01.31 PM IST
Indian named on UN probe panel on GazaThe board would review and investigate a number of specific incidents in which death or injuries occurred at and damage was done to United ...
11 Nov, 2014, 10.51 AM IST
Attack on Gaza school unjustifiable, shameful: Ban Ki-moonCondemning as "unjustifiable and shameful" the shelling of a UN-run school in Gaza, he said those responsible for the attack should be held...
31 Jul, 2014, 11.23 PM IST
Death toll in Gaza crosses 1,300, UN school hitSo far, according to Palestinian medics, 1,301 people have been killed and more than 7,200 wounded since the start of the Israeli offensive.
31 Jul, 2014, 02.56 AM IST