United Nations (UN): News
04 Dec 2024
GermanyUN seeks $47B aid for 2025; donors reluctant amid crises
The United Nations (UN) has appealed for $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people affected by conflict and starvation.
28 Nov 2024
GenevaIran may end nuclear weapons ban if sanctions reimposed: Minister
Iran's Foreign Minister—Seyed Abbas Araghchi—has warned that the country could reconsider its ban on possessing nuclear weapons if Western nations go ahead with reimposing United Nations sanctions.
24 Nov 2024
ChinaCOP29 deal increases funding for poorer nations' clean energy transition
The latest United Nations (UN) climate talks (COP29) in Azerbaijan have ended with a historic $300 billion deal.
23 Nov 2024
Greta Thunberg'Complete disaster': Greta Thunberg slams COP29 climate finance draft
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has slammed the COP29 climate finance draft, calling it a "complete disaster" and a "death sentence" for millions vulnerable to the climate crisis.
10 Nov 2024
Climate ChangeCOP29 starts tomorrow: What is it and why it matters
COP29, the world's most critical climate change conference, will begin in Baku, Azerbaijan, from tomorrow.
08 Nov 2024
Hamas70% of deaths in Gaza are women, children: UN
The United Nations (UN) has disclosed that nearly 70% of the confirmed deaths in Gaza are women and children.
06 Nov 2024
Antonio GuterresWho is Israel Katz, the new Israeli Defense Minister
Israel Katz has been named Israel's new Defense Minister after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Yoav Gallant.
22 Oct 2024
BRICSUkraine's population dropped by 10 million since Russian invasion: UN
Ukraine's population has dropped by more than 10 million since Russia's invasion in 2022—triggering mass migration and a sharp decline in birth rates, the United Nations reported on Tuesday.
17 Oct 2024
WorldBillionaire Pankaj Oswal's daughter detained in Uganda, he moves UN
Pankaj Oswal, a Swiss industrialist of Indian origin, has approached the United Nations over the detention of his daughter Vasundhara Oswal in Uganda.
12 Oct 2024
Hamas'Deliberate killing..torture': UN finds crimes against humanity in Israeli attacks
A United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a "concerted policy to destroy Gaza's healthcare system" in the midst of its conflict with Hamas.
08 Oct 2024
CybercrimesCybercrime syndicates stole around $37 billion in 2023: Report
Cybercrime syndicates are said to have raked in an estimated $37 billion in 2023, as per a recent report by the United Nations.
06 Oct 2024
S Jaishankar'UN like an old, outdated company hogging space': Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday criticized the United Nations, likening it to an "old company" that does not entirely keep up with the market but occupies space.
24 Jul 2024
Angelina Jolie'She's ignorant': Jon Voight slams daughter Angelina Jolie's Israel-Palestine views
In a recent interview with Variety, veteran Hollywood actor Jon Voight expressed his disappointment over his daughter-actor Angelina Jolie's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
25 Jun 2024
Antonio GuterresUN Secretary-General announces global principles to combat online hate
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has introduced global principles aimed at combating online hate and misinformation.
19 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates new Nalanda University campus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the new Nalanda University campus near the ancient university ruins in Rajgir, Bihar.
27 May 2024
Papua New GuineaMassive landslide in Papua New Guinea buries over 2,000
Papua New Guinea reported to the United Nations (UN) on Monday that a landslide had buried alive over 2,000 people in a remote village.
22 May 2024
Justin TrudeauPakistan's UN ambassador accuses India of extra-judicial killings
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram, has accused India of conducting extra-judicial assassinations.
17 May 2024
Indian EconomyUN raises India's 2024 GDP growth forecast to 6.9%
The United Nations (UN) has updated its economic growth projections for India in 2024, predicting a nearly 7% expansion, an increase from the previous forecast of 6.2% made in January.
16 May 2024
UNESCOInternational Day of Light 2024: Date, history, and significance
The International Day of Light, established by UNESCO, is annually celebrated on May 16th.
14 May 2024
Antonio GuterresIndian staff member with UN killed in Gaza
An Indian personnel associated with the United Nations (UN) was killed in Rafah, Gaza, when the vehicle he was traveling in came under attack.
11 May 2024
IsraelWatch: Israeli ambassador shreds UN Charter as Palestine membership backed
Israeli ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Gilad Erdan brought a small shredder and shredded the United Nations' charter during a speech before the UN assembly.
08 May 2024
Global WarmingGlobal temperature streak continues with record heat in April
A new report by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has identified April 2024 as the hottest month on record for global air and sea surface temperatures.
03 May 2024
Pakistan NewsIndia accuses Pakistan of dubious conduct at UN meeting
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ruchira Kamboj, has vehemently opposed Pakistan's destructive remarks at the UN, saying that it harbors the "most dubious track record" in all aspects.
02 May 2024
HamasIndia supports 'two-state solution' for Israel and Palestine at UN
India has reiterated its support for a "two-state solution" at the United Nations, amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas.
19 Apr 2024
IsraelUS vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN
The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.
17 Apr 2024
IndiaIndia's population estimated at 144 crore: UNFPA report
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently published a report titled "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights," indicating that India's population has reached an estimated 144 crore.
06 Apr 2024
IsraelIndia abstains from UN Gaza truce resolution vote
India, along with 12 other nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Romania, abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday.
05 Apr 2024
Israel6 months of Israel-Hamas conflict: What has changed
On October 7, a group of Hamas terrorists breached the seemingly impenetrable "Iron Wall" to enter Israel, where they killed around 1,139 people.
01 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal sent to judicial custody till April 15
Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.
29 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalAfter US, UN comments on Kejriwal's arrest, Congress's 'frozen' accounts
A day after the United States reiterated its stance on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, a United Nations official also issued a statement on the issue.
23 Mar 2024
IsraelUN chief to visit Egypt-Gaza border amid rising tensions
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is slated to visit Egypt's border with Gaza on Saturday to push for a ceasefire in the war-hit region, Reuters reported, citing his spokesperson.
22 Mar 2024
SustainabilityWorld Water Day: Reflecting on its history and significance
Every year on March 22nd, the world comes together to observe World Water Day.
20 Mar 2024
FinlandFinland remains world's happiest country for 7th straight year
The United Nations's World Happiness Report on Wednesday named Finland as the world's happiest country, marking its seventh year in a row at the top.
16 Mar 2024
Vladimir PutinVideo of person urinating on Putin's parents' grave goes viral
In a shocking development, an unknown individual desecrated the grave of Russian President Vladimir Putin's parents by allegedly urinating on it at the Serafimovsky cemetery in Saint Petersburg.
14 Mar 2024
BollywoodMrunal Thakur to speak on sexual violence at UN panel
Mrunal Thakur, known for her role in the 2018 film Love Sonia, has been invited to join a panel discussion at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.
12 Mar 2024
IsraelFamine in Gaza 'imminent', warns UN as Israel continues blockade
The United Nations cautioned on Tuesday that unless Israel allows a substantial rise in humanitarian aid, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza could face death due to an impending famine.
12 Mar 2024
HaitiHaiti's 'unelected' PM Ariel Henry resigns amid gang violence
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry, on Tuesday, stepped down from his position amid violence and pressure from regional leaders.
09 Mar 2024
United States of America5 Palestinians killed in Gaza airdrop accident; US denies involvement
At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a humanitarian aid airdrop malfunctioned in Gaza, according to reports.
21 Feb 2024
IsraelUN food agency halts aid to north Gaza amid violence
The United Nations' World Food Programme has halted "life-saving" food deliveries to northern Gaza due to continued gunfire by Israel and the breakdown of civil order.
13 Feb 2024
ChinaChina urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah
China on Tuesday called on Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah "as soon as possible," warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" there if fighting did not stop.
04 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaIndia in driver seat: US envoy Eric Garcetti on Quad
United States (US) Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Sunday that India has attained a central role in the Quad alliance, which also includes Australia and Japan.
29 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaExplainer: How will UNRWA funding cuts impact Gaza
At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
26 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaAlabama carries out US's first execution using nitrogen gas
In a pilot experiment, law enforcement authorities in Alabama state of United States of America (US) carried out the first-ever execution by an untested method known as nitrogen hypoxia.
20 Jan 2024
Joe BidenBiden bats for 'independent Palestine' during call with Netanyahu
United States (US) President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (local time) about potential solutions for establishing an independent Palestinian state.
20 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' tensions days after exchanging airstrikes
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions following tit-for-tat missile strikes between the two countries this week.
11 Jan 2024
IsraelWho's in Israel's legal team to battle genocide claim
With Israel facing genocide charges in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), President Isaac Herzog has said that the country will present a self-defense case.
10 Jan 2024
IsraelWhat is the genocide case against Israel at UN court
South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of genocide in the Gaza war and demanding an immediate halt to its military actions.
05 Jan 2024
IsraelIsraeli defense minister outlines postwar plan for Gaza
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced a postwar plan for Gaza following the defeat of the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
05 Jan 2024
Gross Domestic ProductIndia, world's fastest-growing economy, to grow at 6.2%: UN
India's economy is on track for a 6.2% growth in 2024, as per the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 report.
