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Israeli strike on Iran nuclear site caused radioactive, chemical contamination: IAEA
An Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility led to radioactive and chemical contamination inside the site, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)…
- Middle East
UN conference on Palestinian state postponed because of Middle East tensions
Paris: A top-level UN conference on a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians scheduled for next week has been postponed amid surging tensions in the Middle East, French President Emmanuel Macron…
- Middle East
Iran’s UN envoy says 78 people killed, over 320 injured in Israeli attacks
Tehran: Iran’s UN ambassador said on Friday that 78 people have been killed and over 320 injured in Israeli attacks. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani told an emergency meeting of the UN Security…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, UAE condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, seek UN action
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, June 13, strongly condemned Israel’s strikes on military and nuclear sites in Iran, warning of grave risks to regional stability and urging…
- Middle East
UN nuclear watchdog board finds Iran isn’t complying with obligations
Vienna: The UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors on Thursday formally found that Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, a move that could lead…
- Middle East
90 pc Gaza schools completely destroyed: UN report
United Nations: A new report by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) has raised alarm over the scale of destruction in Gaza, accusing Israeli forces of damaging or destroying…
- Middle East
UN nuclear agency members draft resolution accusing Iran of failing to meet obligations
Vienna: Western nations are planning to table a resolution at a meeting of the UN’s nuclear agency that will find Iran in non-compliance with its so-called safeguards obligations for the first time…
- Middle East
UN conference to push for two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
United Nations: The United Nations chief on Thursday urged world leaders and officials attending an upcoming UN conference on ending the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict “to keep the two-state solution alive.” Secretary-General Antonio…
- World
Antonio Guterres calls for release of UN staff detained by Yemen’s Houthis
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate and unconditional release of UN staff detained by the Houthis in Yemen. “This June marks one year since the arbitrary detention…
- World
India very important supporter of peacekeeping: UN official
United Nations: India is a very important supporter of peacekeeping, including its support for various efforts such as its lead on efforts to ensure accountability for crimes against peacekeepers, the UN’s top…
- Middle East
Blockade eased but Gaza’s UN aid still stuck; 14K children at risk
People in Gaza continue to wait desperately for supplies, even as limited aid trucks begin to trickle in following Israel’s easing of an 11-week blockade. On Tuesday, May 20, 93 trucks sent…
- India
Indian man pleads guilty to conspiring in Visa fraud plot
Houston: An Indian national living in the United States has pleaded guilty to staging armed robberies at retail stores across several American states to help individuals fraudulently obtain U.S immigration benefits. Rambhai…
- Middle East
First aid trucks have entered Gaza after nearly 3 months of Israel’s blockade
Tel Aviv: The first aid trucks have entered Gaza following nearly three months of Israel’s complete blockade, according to Israel and the United Nations. Five trucks carrying aid including baby food entered…
- Middle East
UN peacekeeping force confronted in southern Lebanon
Beirut: The force, known as UNIFIL, said one of its patrols was confronted between the villages of Jmayjmeh and Khirbet Selm Friday by a large group of people in civilian clothing who…
- Business
India’s growth forecast revised down to 6.3% for 2025: UN
United Nations: India’s economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward to 6.3 per cent, and despite a projected moderation, the country remains one of the fastest-growing large economies, supported by…
