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UN chief proposes options to help end Israel-Hezbollah conflict after peacekeepers leave Lebanon

The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31

The Independent UK

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGA

In a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, edging past Cyprus’s Andreas Kakouris in a tightly contested race. As he prepares to assume leadership in September, this accomplishment marks a triumphant moment for Bangladesh on…

The Economic Times

Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement

BEIRUT (LEBANON) - Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to halt attacks that neither side has publicly accepted.

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80% chance of El Nino developing between June-August: United Nations

A strong El Nino is developing with an 80 percent chance. This natural climate event will warm Pacific waters and influence global weather. Expect more extreme heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall. The United Nations warns this will worsen climate change impacts. Early warnings aim to help sectors like agriculture and…

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv denies attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with drone

Russian claims Ukrainian drone struck nuclear plant over weekend and damaged part of turbine hall wall

The Independent UK

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees

The Independent UK

Israeli entities to be added to UN sexual violence list over alleged Palestinian detainee abuse

This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict zones will include Israeli entities in an annex of entities responsible for or suspected of carrying conflict-related sexual violence, Israeli officials confirmed Thursday in comments slamming the decision. Last year's report said it had received "credible information" of sexual violence…

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UN puts Israel on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas, ISIS

The United Nations has added Israeli entities to a blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in conflict zones — a list that includes Hamas and other terror organizations, The Jerusalem Post reported on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day

Two Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award. India is a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions. The UN commemorates peacekeepers annually on May 29. This year's theme is…

The Economic Times

Dozens of countries at UN condemn Moscow's 'threats' to embassies in Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Almost 50 countries condemned what they said were threats by Russia against embassies in Ukraine in a joint statement at the United Nations on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Pakistan Army Chief, Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi discuss West Asia conflict: Iranian media

Iran and Pakistan discussed West Asia security. Iran's Foreign Minister told the UN chief that US demands hinder peace talks. The US was reportedly preparing for military strikes against Iran. Iran stated its right to peaceful nuclear energy. US Secretary of State consulted NATO allies on Strait of Hormuz navigation.

The Economic Times

US' "excessive demands" blocking truce: Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Washington's excessive demands are hindering peace talks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly preparing for potential military strikes against Iran. Trump has cancelled plans to attend his son's wedding, citing government circumstances. The UN Secretary-General urged diplomacy…

The Economic Times

UN General Assembly backs world court climate ruling, US among nations opposing

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution reinforcing countries’ obligations to combat climate change, though the text was weakened under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters. The move follows an advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice last year calling failure to meet climate commitments “unlawful”…

France 24

Nuclear non-proliferation treaty is 'eroding', UN chief warns at start of summit

Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting at the United Nations headquarters on Monday as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers once again at loggerheads over safeguards.

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Senegal's Macky Sall faces rare public questioning in UN leadership race

Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the organisation's New York headquarters this week, only the second time the UN has held such an open forum. Among the candidates are three from South America and one from Africa, Senegal's former president Macky Sall.

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More than £1bn pledged for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

Donors exceed funding target at Berlin conference but prospects for ceasefire remain distant

The Independent UK

Iran-US war live: Tehran vows ‘heavy response’ if Israel doesn’t stop deadly barrage on Lebanon immediately

Revolutionary Guards say any attack on Hezbollah 'is an attack on Iran'

Euronews

Overnight Israeli strikes kill at least four in Lebanon as UN chief urges diplomatic solution

Israel is fighting a second front in the war in the Middle East in southern Lebanon, against Hezbollah, alongside the air campaign against Iran it launched with the United States more than two weeks ago.

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France, UN push for direct talks to end hostilies between Israel and Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said Lebanon was ready to engage in "direct talks" with Israel and offered to host negotiations in Paris. This came on the heels of a visit to Beirut by UN chief Antonio Guterres, who also urged for a diplomatic solution the crisis.

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Burundi nominates former Senegalese president Sall for UN chief

A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentine Rafael Grossi.

The Independent UK

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

U.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump approves Putin-Zelensky meet as anti-drone netting of Ukrainian cities begins

Zelensky says leader-level meeting with Putin ‘only way to finally end the war’ after phone call with Trump

Radio France Internationale

UN chief warns ‘rule of force’ is attacking human rights as world order shifts

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has issued a blunt warning that global human rights are under constant pressure, with powerful actors increasingly sidelining international law and deploying new technologies in ways that deepen inequality.

Euronews

UN creates first global AI safety panel as tech insiders sound alarm over the technology

Antonio Guterres, the UN's secretary-general, said the panel is a 'foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI.'

The Independent UK

UN approves 40-member scientific panel on the impact of artificial intelligence over US objections

The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to approve a 40-member global scientific panel on the impacts and risks of artificial intelligence, with the United States strongly objecting

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