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'You'll be quiet now': Israeli envoy's fiery spat with UN official at New York meet | VIDEO
World | Jun 20, 2026, 09:29 AM ISTA UN event in New York turned into a heated diplomatic confrontation when Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon demanded the resignation of UN official Pramila Patten and accused the UN of targeting Israel.
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India's strong UN retort to 'Frankenstein state' Pakistan, says shocked when its monster bites back
India | Jun 19, 2026, 10:47 AM ISTIndia accused Pakistan of following a policy of supporting terrorism while also presenting itself as a "victim of terror attacks."
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Operation Epic Fury: US uses AI, stealth bombers and suicide drones against Iran | Check full list
World | Mar 02, 2026, 08:27 AM ISTThe operation aimed to remove immediate threats to American forces and allies in the Middle East, and to send a strong warning to Iran regarding its nuclear activities.
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UN report says five failed assassination attempts targeted Syria President and top ministers
World | Feb 12, 2026, 07:37 AM ISTOfficials say the incidents show that IS continues efforts to weaken Syria’s new leadership. The report warns that the group is taking advantage of security gaps and political uncertainty across the country.
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Netanyahu demands Hamas disarm; US warns of retaliation, says 'Touch Gaza civilians and we'll...'
World | Oct 19, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the war in Gaza will not end until Hamas is disarmed and the Gaza Strip is demilitarised. This comes as Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over more bodies of hostages on Saturday.
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Syria President Al-Sharaa addresses UNGA, first such speech by a Syrian head of state in 58 years
World | Sep 25, 2025, 09:45 AM ISTUS 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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UN warns 4 million could die from AIDS by 2029 as U.S. cuts HIV funding
Health | Jul 12, 2025, 04:30 PM ISTUN officials warn that if the funding isn't replaced, it could lead to more than 4 million AIDS-related deaths and 6 million more HIV infections by 2029. They also fear that this could lead other major donors to scale back their support, which can reverse decades of progress against AIDS.
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UN lauds India's peacekeeping ops: How Indian forces lead in restoring calm in conflict zones
World | May 30, 2025, 07:27 PM ISTThe United Nations has praised India for its leading role in global peacekeeping and ensuring accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, highlighting its growing influence in international security.
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International Women's Day: UN calls for making rights, equality, empowerment a reality for all women
World | Mar 08, 2025, 06:41 AM IST"When women and girls can rise, we all thrive," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message ahead of the International Women's Day. Yet, "instead of mainstreaming equal rights, we are seeing the mainstreaming of misogyny."
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Syria crisis: Over 2,80,000 displaced in northwest part of country amid rebel offensive, says UN
World | Dec 07, 2024, 08:58 AM ISTTorn by civil war for over 14 years, Syria once again witnessed escalation on November 27 as the UNSC banned Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorist organisation and launched a major offensive leading to the rapid fall of key cities including Aleppo.
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At United Nations, India votes against Pakistan resolution on conventional arms control
World | Nov 08, 2024, 01:40 PM ISTThe text calls for full adherence to the principles of non-interference, non-intervention, non-use of force or threat of use of force and the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, in accordance with the Charter and relevant UN resolutions.
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Netanyahu's message to UN: 'Mr Secretary General, get UNIFIL forces out of harm's way in Lebanon'
World | Oct 14, 2024, 06:24 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a stern message to the United Nations that it should get UNIFIL forces out of harm's way immediately from Lebanon where the military is carrying out attacks against Hezbollah.
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World leaders react to Iran's missile attack on Israel amid fear of full scale escalation
World | Oct 02, 2024, 03:21 PM ISTIran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Israeli army radio said nearly 200 missiles had been launched into Israel from Iran.
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'Breast ironing' leaves women pained, devoid of normal life in Africa | Know why it's done
World | Aug 02, 2024, 11:44 PM IST'Breast ironing' has left a scar in the lives of women in several parts of Africa. It is usually performed by the mother of the girls who experienced continued pain even after the procedure.
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India smashes Pakistan for its Kashmir rhetoric at UN: 'Will not respond to save valuable time...'
World | Jun 26, 2024, 12:02 PM ISTPakistan consistently brings up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at various UN platforms, regardless of the agenda or theme, but struggles to garner support or traction.
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ICJ orders Israel to immediately halt military operation in Gaza's Rafah
World | May 24, 2024, 09:31 PM ISTThe International Court of Justice also ordered Israel to open the Rafah crossing to let the humanitarian aid in through Egypt. The order was adopted by a 15 international judges bench with a majority of 13-2. The only two judges who opposed the order were from Uganda and Israel itself.
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When is International Day of Families 2024? Know date, history, significance and more
Lifestyle | May 15, 2024, 07:09 AM ISTInternational Day of Families is a day to celebrate the importance of families in our lives. It's a day to reflect on the challenges families face and to work towards a future where all families can thrive.
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U.N. expert calls for arms and oil embargo on Israel | Israel-Palestinian Conflict | India TV News
News | Apr 26, 2024, 03:17 PM ISTThe U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Francesca Albanese said during a press conference in Egypt that Israel “has reneged on its international obligations"and called on "immediate and unconditional sanctions which should entail first and foremost an arms and oil embargo.
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"You are making ground shake": Magnitude 4.8 earthquake interrupts UN briefing on Gaza | WATCH VIDEO
World | Apr 05, 2024, 09:51 PM ISTEarthquake in New York: According to tracking website FlightAware, Federal Aviation Administration told airlines that they can expect flights to be held for New York City airports until noon because of earthquake and delays of 30-45 minutes.
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Pakistan announces crackdown on migrants, UN warns of human rights violations if Afghans deported
World | Oct 07, 2023, 02:46 PM ISTThe UN warned Pakistan that the deportation of Afghans could lead to a severe humanitarian crisis. Pakistan recently announced a major crackdown on the illegal migrants asking them to return to their own country by the end of this month or face deportation.