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UN officials say aid distribution system in Gaza leading to mass killings

The health ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory says that since late May, more than 500 people have been killed near aid centres.

Published on Jun 28, 2025, 6:21 AM IST

US-backed aid operation in Gaza ‘killing people’, says UN chief

"The search for food must never be a death sentence,” Guterres said.

Published on Jun 27, 2025, 10:28 PM IST

Cartels shift drug production abroad, hide low-grade drugs in everyday good

Drugs smuggling gangs have succeeded in mixing coca paste into products such as asphalt, vegetable oil and charcoal, according to the UN.

Published on Jun 26, 2025, 1:21 PM IST

From dismantling land mines to sex education for monks: UN's off-radar missions

Staffers, however, say the U.N. does more than respond to civilians’ needs in war zones and debate resolutions in the Security Council.

Published on Jun 19, 2025, 10:56 PM IST

Iran activates third nuclear enrichment facility amid rising tensions with UN

The censure by the International Atomic Energy Agency, its first in 20 years over Iranian non-compliance, could set in motion an effort to restore sanctions on Iran later this year.

Updated on Jun 13, 2025, 1:08 PM IST

UN votes overwhelmingly to demand Gaza ceasefire, aid access and hostage release

The UN passed a resolution calling for aid access to Gaza and an immediate ceasefire

Published on Jun 13, 2025, 3:18 AM IST

Indian-origin physician sworn in as American Medical Association president

Bobby Mukkamala has been sworn in as the 180th president of the American Medical Association

Published on Jun 12, 2025, 1:54 PM IST

India elected to UN's Economic and Social Council for term 2026-28

EAM Jaishankar said, India was elected to the Economic and Social Council for the term 2026-28 at UN today

Published on Jun 5, 2025, 8:51 AM IST

UN aid chief says 'deliberate choices' depriving 2 million Gazans of aid, food

"No-one should have to risk their life to feed their children," said UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher.

Published on Jun 4, 2025, 8:36 PM IST

UN chief calls for probe into deaths near Gaza aid site

The Israeli military denied firing at people "while they were near or within" the site.

Updated on Jun 3, 2025, 12:39 AM IST

Pak has violated spirit of Indus Water Treaty by inflicting wars: India tells UN

India calls out Pakistan’s ‘disinformation’ at UN, citing treaty breaches and terror attacks

Published on May 24, 2025, 11:10 AM IST

India calls out Pakistan at UNSC: 'Army officials attended terrorists' funeral'

Parvathaneni Harish made the remarks while addressing the UNSC open debate

Updated on May 24, 2025, 10:34 AM IST

‘Teaspoon of aid, flood needed’: UN slams Israel for blocking Gaza relief access

Palestinians struggle to receive cooked food distributed at a community kitchen in the Muwasi area of Khan Younis, in the Gaza Strip, Friday, May 23, 2025.

Updated on May 23, 2025, 9:01 PM IST

For best results: Why countries group together, despite the UN

A child on a swing outside a Kyiv building bombed by a Russian missile. When fading or dysfunctional multilateralism doesn’t meet a country’s interests, it will find other ways to exert influence or extract resources. This is where the role of the UN becomes vital. (Getty Images)

Updated on May 23, 2025, 3:55 PM IST

An experiment UNdone: Prashant Jha writes on what ails the United Nations

(HT Imaging: Puneet Kumar)

Updated on May 23, 2025, 3:51 PM IST

Indian envoy to UN: 'Committed to free, open, rules-based maritime order

The Indian envoy to the UN stated that India had a broad and multifaceted maritime strategy to address threats of piracy, illegal activities, terrorism and more.

Published on May 21, 2025, 10:23 AM IST

SC calls plea on Rohingya abandonment in intl waters ‘beautifully crafted story’

Two Rohingya refugees in Delhi filed the petition alleging members of their community were deported via Port Blair after being blindfolded and restrained aboard naval ships. (ANI)

Published on May 16, 2025, 5:29 PM IST

Indian team reaches New York to push UN for global terror tag on LeT front TRF

Chairs and tables scattered at the site of terrorist attack on tourists in Baisaran near Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Published on May 14, 2025, 10:53 PM IST

Hope India, Pak use ceasefire to deal with issues: UN chief's spokesperson

Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had also welcomed the ceasefire understanding between Islamabad and New Delhi.

Published on May 14, 2025, 1:08 PM IST

What is UN Charter's Article 51 Pakistan is citing after India's strikes

Pakistan cited Article 51 of the UN Charter in its response to India's overnight strikes

Published on May 7, 2025, 7:55 AM IST

UNSC to hold ‘closed consultations’ on India-Pak tension over Pahalgam attack

The UN Security Council has five veto-wielding members and 10 non-permanent members, including Pakistan.

Updated on May 5, 2025, 10:03 AM IST

Nicaragua quits UNESCO over a press freedom award| What we know so far

(FILE) UNESCO's World Press Freedom Prize was awarded on May 3, 2025, to the Nicaraguan newspaper La Prensa, the historic daily newspaper of this Central American country, whose editorial staff has been forced into exile by the government's ferocious repression.

Updated on May 5, 2025, 1:18 AM IST

At least 542 killed in Sudan's North Darfur in past three weeks: UN

People lift national flags and placards during a rally called for by Sudan's Popular Front for Liberation and Justice in Port Sudan to denounce the siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher city.

Published on May 1, 2025, 2:54 PM IST

UN chief dials Jaishankar, Sharif as jittery Pakistan sounds ‘24-36 hours' alert

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres spoke to external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif separately and strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.

Updated on Apr 30, 2025, 9:55 AM IST

At UN, India says 'Pakistan defence minister's open confession surprises no one'

India's deputy permanent representative at the UN Yojna Patel.

Updated on Apr 29, 2025, 12:22 PM IST

Pahalgam attack: UN urges India and Pakistan to exercise ‘maximum restraint’

UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.

Updated on Apr 25, 2025, 4:42 AM IST

Ukraine's senior citizen suffer as war with Russia continues

The invasion launched by the Kremlin more than three years ago has disproportionately affected Ukraine's seniors.

Published on Apr 16, 2025, 1:12 PM IST

New York City proclaims April 14 as Dr B R Ambedkar Day

Mayor Eric Adams of New York City declared April 14, 2025, to be Dr. B R Ambedkar Day, and the city's 8.5 million citizens will commemorate the day.

Published on Apr 15, 2025, 1:02 PM IST

UN accuses Israel of destabilising Syria as airstrikes, ground attack kill 13

Debris is scattered at the site of an Israeli strike on a military airbase near Hama in Syria.

Published on Apr 3, 2025, 10:55 PM IST

What is ‘Kailasa,’ fugitive godman Nithyananda's fake nation under probe?

Representatives of the so-called "United States of Kailasa", founded by fugitive godman Nithyananda at the UN Human Rights office in Geneva. (File)

Updated on Apr 3, 2025, 7:41 PM IST

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