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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused the United States of fabricating claims to justify war against Iran, urging UN Security Council action. Strikes disrupted global oil supply, raised fuel prices, and damaged critical civilian infrastructure and services

Five candidates, including Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, have been nominated to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general, with interactive candidate sessions beginning April 20, announced Annalena Baerbock, president of the United Nations General Assembly

India strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in the Afghanistan conflict, calling Islamabad a long-time state sponsor of terrorism. The MEA said Pakistan lacks credibility on cross-border terror and criticised its air strikes on Afghanistan during Ramadan

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, escalating regional tensions

India has strongly opposed proposals for a new ‘third category’ of UN Security Council membership, arguing it would undermine genuine reform and delay expansion of permanent seats. Both the G4 (India, Japan, Germany, Brazil) and the L.69 group of developing nations rejected the idea.

The US capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sparked global concern over the erosion of international law. Critics warn it could embolden unilateral military actions, affect Ukraine, Greenland, Taiwan, and the Middle East, and strain alliances with Europe, highlighting the fragility of the post-World War II global order

India warned Pakistan at the UN Security Council that it will counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism “with all its might”. New Delhi accused Islamabad of violating the spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty and raising extraneous issues to deflect attention.

The UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and authorising an international stabilisation force. With Russia and China abstaining, the plan establishes a Board of Peace and outlines steps for ceasefire consolidation, reconstruction, and a pathway toward a two-state solution

The UN Security Council endorsed Trump’s Gaza peace plan, allowing deployment of an international stabilisation force and recognising a pathway to Palestinian statehood. The resolution also calls for humanitarian aid, reconstruction funding, and disarmament of Hamas.

The need for organisational reforms is more relevant today than ever before as the global body grapples with complex realities of the 21st century

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in the women, peace and security agenda, warning that global gains are reversing as women continue to face exclusion, violence, and underfunding in conflict zones.

The UN Security Council rejected a China-Russia resolution to extend the Iran nuclear deal for six months, setting the stage for a sanctions “snapback” as disputes over legality and compliance intensify.

At the UN's annual summit, world leaders will tackle AI governance amid growing concerns over risks like disinformation and pandemics. New UN bodies aim to guide global cooperation, but experts question their effectiveness in regulating fast-moving AI technologies

The UN Security Council met urgently after Estonia accused Russian jets of intruding into its airspace. Russia denied the claim, while members urged restraint to prevent escalation amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan call on the UN Security Council to restore regional stability amid escalating tensions

Pakistan currently sits as a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, which is being presided over by Greece for the month of May

No institution worth its name can remain relevant if it fails to address the emerging realities

In a press statement issued after an emergency meeting on the DRC, the council members condemned ongoing advances by the M23 in North-Kivu province, and expressed serious concerns regarding imminent threats against Goma, the capital of North Kivu and a major regional hub, Xinhua news agency reported.

Time is ripe for undertaking drastic reforms to make the UN more representative, inclusive, less bureaucratic

There can be no solution unless Israel and Palestine shed their extreme postures and work towards lasting peace