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UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system” during its ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023.…
- Middle East
UN peacekeeping base comes under Israeli fire, Indian personnel safe
United Nations: A UN peacekeeping base in Lebanon came under fire from Israeli forces but Indian peacekeepers there are reported safe. However, two Indonesian peacekeepers at the base, the UN Interim Force…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia fails to win seat on UN Human Rights Council
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, October 9, failed to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for membership in the 2025-27 term. This is the…
- Middle East
UN chief appeals for peace on first anniversary of Gaza conflict
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for peace in the Middle East in his message to mark the first anniversary of the Gaza conflict, which started on October 7, 2023.…
- Middle East
Israel bans entry of UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres
In a major development, Israel, on Wednesday, October 2, banned the entry of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz announced the decision stating the United Nations failed…
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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including 900 Indians, staying in place: Spokesperson
United Nations: The UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, including about 900 Indians, are remaining in place despite the “dangerous developments” following Israel’s ground invasion of the country and the UN is in close…
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‘Gravely concerned’ over Israeli strikes in Beirut: UN chief
United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that he was “gravely concerned” over the rising violence in the Middle East, urging all sides to halt the cycle of violence immediately.…
- Middle East
Yemen reaffirms commitment to peace initiatives in meeting with UN chief
Aden: Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, reaffirmed the Yemeni government’s openness to various peace initiatives for ending the prolonged civil war, state media reported. Al-Alimi made the remarks in…
- India
Quad emerged as key grouping to work for peace, stability in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi
New Delhi: The Quad has emerged as a key platform of like-minded countries focusing on peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he embarked…
- Middle East
UNGA calls for end to Israeli occupation in Palestine within a year
United Nations: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a non-binding resolution demanding an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months by an overwhelming margin. The resolution…
- Middle East
UN humanitarian inter-agency assessment mission reaches Gaza
United Nations: UN humanitarians said that for the first time in four weeks, they were able to reach Northern Gaza, leading an inter-agency assessment mission to Gaza City. However, the UN Office…
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Lebanon pager explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’: UN
United Nations: The United Nations has said that pager explosions that killed nine people and wounded 2,800 across Lebanon on Tuesday marked “an extremely concerning escalation” nearly one year into the Gaza…
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UN coordinator announces USD 24M aid package for vulnerable groups in Lebanon
Beirut: UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon Imran Riza has said 24 million dollars (Rs 2,01,31,53,600) emergency aid package to support the country’s most vulnerable population and those suffering from the ongoing Hezbollah-Israel…
- Middle East
Six UN relief workers killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
United Nations: Six staff members of the UN relief agency for Palestinians, known as UNRWA, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. Israeli airstrikes hit a school-turned-shelter…
- Middle East
UN human rights chief reiterates call for end to conflict in Gaza
United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk reiterated his call for an end to the conflict in Gaza here. In his opening statement at the 57th session of the…
