United Nations (UN): News
US-Iran war may push 25L Indians into poverty, says UN
The ongoing conflict in West Asia could push as many as 2.5 million people in India into poverty, a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned.
Mexico being used as 'garbage sink' by US: UN expert
The United States is allegedly using Mexico as a "garbage sink," exposing its communities to toxic pollution, according to a United Nations expert.
UN diplomat resigns, alleges nuclear war preparations against Iran
Mohamad Safa, a United Nations diplomat and the UN representative of the Patriotic Vision Association (PVA), has resigned from his position.
Epstein Files suggest acts tantamount to crimes against humanity: Experts
A panel of independent experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council has claimed that millions of files related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein point to a "global criminal enterprise."
Who was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, ex-Libyan dictator's son?
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Zintan.
Hundreds feared dead in Mediterranean migrant shipwrecks: UN body
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a body of the United Nations, has expressed grave concern over recent reports of multiple deadly shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean.
'Unprecedented crisis' after India's Indus Treaty move: Pakistan tells UN
Pakistan has approached the United Nations, expressing grave concerns over India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Indian economy projected to grow 6.6% despite global challenges
A United Nations report has projected that India's economy will grow by 6.6% in 2026, a downward revision from the earlier estimate of 7.4% for 2025.
Iran protests: Ambassador condemns 'unlawful threats' in letter to UN
Iran has urged the United Nations (UN) to condemn United States President Donald Trump's "reckless and provocative statements" regarding ongoing protests in the country.
Bangladesh arrests 7 over lynching of Hindu man: Yunus government
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of 27-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
This Asian city overtakes Tokyo as world's most populous city
The United Nations has declared Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, to be the most populous city in the world. According to its World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report, Jakarta is home to nearly 42 million people.
Great Barrier Reef recoverable if global warming stays below 2°C
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems, is facing a "grim future" with a "rapid coral decline" by 2050, according to a new study.
Global population to peak at 10.8bn before decline: UN report
The global population is projected to increase until the year 2080, peaking at around 10.8 billion before declining, according to a United Nations report.
How SIM farm found near UN headquarters threatens telecom networks
The US Secret Service has uncovered a major network of "SIM farms" in New York City, just as world leaders are meeting at the United Nations.
'Store water in tubs, containers': Pakistan minister's answer to floods
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has suggested an unusual solution to the country's severe flooding crisis.
Global approach needed to regulate AI, says UN tech chief
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the United Nations's top technology official, has stressed the urgent need for a global approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation.
These AI avatars can help you learn about refugee problems
The United Nations University Center for Policy Research has developed two artificial intelligence (AI) avatars, Amina and Abdalla, as part of an experiment to explore the use of AI in discussing refugee issues.
World Population Day 2025: History, significance, and theme
World Population Day is celebrated on July 11 every year to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on society.
India's Indus treaty move at UN: Pahalgam attack last straw
India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan was a carefully considered process, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, said on Friday.
US 'illegally deported' Vietnamese, Burmese migrants to South Sudan
Immigrant rights advocates have accused the Trump administration of violating a court order by deporting around a dozen migrants, including those from Myanmar and Vietnam, to South Sudan.
'Pakistan's confession to backing terrorism not surprising': India at UN
India has criticized Pakistan at the United Nations (UN) in the wake of a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists.
Noa Argamani, Hamas hostage survivor, in TIME's most influential list
Hamas captive survivor Noa Argamani has made it to TIME's annual 2025 list of the 100 most influential people.
UN's humanitarian agency to lay off 20% of staff
The United Nations's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced drastic cuts in its staff due to an extreme funding crisis.
AI could disrupt 40% of global jobs by 2033: UN
The United Nations (UN) has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) technology could affect nearly 40% of all jobs across the globe.
What's behind coup rumors in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is currently abuzz with speculation over a possible coup against Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
PM Modi on podcast: UN 'almost irrelevant,' need for reforms
In a recent podcast with American scientist Lex Fridman, PM Narendra Modi slammed the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations.
International Day of Happiness: History, theme, and significance
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on March 20 to promote the importance of happiness and well-being as fundamental goals in life.
'Help us': 300 US deportees, including Indians, held in Panama
Nearly 300 deportees from 10 Asian countries, including India, are being held at a hotel in Panama.
India already exceeding key climate goals: UN climate chief
UN climate chief, Simon Stiell, has praised India for not just meeting but exceeding important climate goals.
Top polluters, including India, miss UN's climate target deadline
Several of the world's leading polluter nations, including India, have missed a United Nations (UN) deadline to set new climate goals.
Trump signs order withdrawing US from several UN organizations
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from a number of United Nations (UN) organizations. These include the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
International Day of Education 2025: History, significance, and theme
The International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24, celebrates the pivotal role of education in fostering global peace and sustainable development.
UN condemns Israeli airstrikes on Yemen: WHO chief escapes narrowly
The United Nations (UN) has voiced its concern over the growing conflict between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Israel.
UN 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.
Iran 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.
COP29 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.
'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.
COP29 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.
70% 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.
Who 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.
Ukraine'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.
Billionaire 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.