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  Working with Board of Peace is going to be a good thing for the United Nations: Trump

  World | January 23, 2026 6:48 IST

  Donald Trump in his speech at the World Economic Forum sought to create momentum for a project to map out a future of the war-torn Gaza Strip that has been overshadowed this week, first by his threats to seize Greenland, then by a dramatic retreat from that push.

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  Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies after US withdrawal; orders review of other agencies

  World | January 14, 2026 7:35 IST

  The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was made after a review of organisations named in the US announcement and of Israel's own experience with these bodies.

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  US exits from 66 international organisations: Full list of bodies Trump administration is leaving

  World | January 08, 2026 10:35 IST

  Several of these organisations focus on climate, labor, migration and other issues that the Trump administration has termed as catering to diversity and woke initiatives.

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  Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, mega celebration in Delhi today

  India | December 10, 2025 12:15 IST

  The announcement was made during a key meeting of UNESCO taking place at the Red Fort in Delhi, marking a significant cultural milestone for the country.

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  'All is not well with UN, doesn't address global priorities': Jaishankar's salvo at world body

  India | October 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  We must also recognise that all is not well with the United Nations. Its decision-making neither reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities, EAM S Jaishankar said while addressing the UN's 80th anniversary event in New Delhi.

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  Explained: How does UN funding work and which countries contribute the most?

  Explainers | October 24, 2025 7:59 IST

  According to the information available at the official website of the UN, the organisation is funded directly or indirectly by governments. The United States remains its largest contributor, providing 26.95 per cent of its total fundings in 2024-25.

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  Indian Army to host United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi

  India | October 12, 2025 20:16 IST

  The UNTCC Chiefs' Conclave acts as a crucial platform for improving collaboration among United Nations troop-contributing countries, especially in the face of increasingly complex global security challenges.

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  India takes down Pakistan at UNSC: 'Sanctioned genocidal mass rape of 400,000 women by its army'

  World | October 07, 2025 12:27 IST

  During the Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, India’s Parvathaneni Harish stated that Pakistan carries out "systematic genocide".

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  Taliban Foreign Minister to visit India on Oct 9, first diplomatic breakthrough since 2021 takeover

  World | October 03, 2025 9:18 IST

  Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will visit India on October 9, marking the first senior-level Taliban delegation to New Delhi since 2021. The visit comes after months of backchannel diplomacy and growing humanitarian aid from India.

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  Shehbaz Sharif turns Trump fanboy at UN, calls him 'man of peace'; mimics India-Pak ceasefire claim

  World | September 26, 2025 21:25 IST

  Shehbaz Sharif announced that Islamabad had nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating a ceasefire with India earlier this year, a claim frequently reiterated by the US President but consistently refuted by New Delhi.

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  Global workforce a reality, can't escape this reality: Jaishankar amid H-1B visa fee row

  World | September 26, 2025 9:59 IST

  Jaishankar's remarks come amid trade and tariff challenges, as well as President Donald Trump's hardline stance on immigration, including a new USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visas that largely affects Indian professionals who make up the majority of beneficiaries of these temporary work visas.

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  Syria President Al-Sharaa addresses UNGA, first such speech by a Syrian head of state in 58 years

  World | September 25, 2025 9:45 IST

  US President Donald Trump had earlier met Al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and announced the lifting of decades-old sanctions. As Al-Sharaa spoke, hundreds of people gathered in front of giant screens in Syrian cities and towns to witness the speech.

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  Donald Trump alleges 'triple sabotage' during UN visit, seeks United States Secret Service probe

  World | September 25, 2025 7:59 IST

  The second disruption, as highlighted by US President Donald Trump, involved his teleprompter going dark while he was delivering his fiery remarks to world leaders.

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  How the 80th UNGA signals diminishing US dominance and shift to a multipolar world order | EXPLAINED

  World | September 24, 2025 19:36 IST

  The 80th UN General Assembly wasn't just a meeting; it was a front-row seat to the possible end of an era. With the US championing 'America First' policies, the world is no longer waiting for a single leader. Nations are forging new alliances and openly defying the old guard.

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  Escalator at UN stops the moment Donald Trump, Melania step on it; White House demands probe | Watch

  World | September 24, 2025 9:27 IST

  An escalator at the UN stopped suddenly as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stepped on it. Later, they chose to walk up the frozen escalator. The video of the incident has gone viral.

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  UN chief seeks permanent Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages; addresses world leaders amid conflicts

  World | September 23, 2025 19:46 IST

  Hailing the United Nations, Guterres said the organisation was not just a meeting place but a 'moral compass' to protect human rights and promote sustainable development.

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  SIM network meant to carry out telecom attacks busted in New York ahead of Trump's UN speech

  World | September 23, 2025 19:39 IST

  US Secret Service investigators discovered more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards across multiple locations, all concentrated within 35 miles (56 kilometres) of the UN venue.

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  UN says statehood for Palestinians is a right, not reward: 'Two-state solution can resolve conflict'

  World | September 23, 2025 7:15 IST

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been unresolved for generations as dialogue has faltered and resolutions have been flouted.

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  Pakistan-China bid to list BLA, Majeed Brigade as terror groups blocked by US, UK and France at UN

  World | September 19, 2025 10:53 IST

  The United States, backed by the UK and France, has blocked a Pakistan-China proposal to blacklist the BLA and Majeed Brigade under the UN 1267 regime. The decision highlights a subtle shift in Washington’s approach and comes as a diplomatic setback for Islamabad and Beijing.

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  India backs France-Saudi led 'New York Declaration' endorsing two-state solution at UN assembly

  World | September 13, 2025 8:49 IST

  The vote comes amid one of the worst humanitarian crises in Gaza- over 64,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, and the region faces devastation due to the ongoing conflict.