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India voted at the UN General Assembly to end the US embargo on Cuba, citing its impact on healthcare, food production and essential services. The resolution received 130 votes in favour, while tensions between American and Cuban diplomats disrupted proceedings
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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said there is no evidence Iran has repaired nuclear facilities damaged in US-Israeli strikes. He urged Tehran to restore inspectors’ access, as the UN Security Council debated Iran’s uranium stockpile and nuclear nonproliferation obligations
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India urged comprehensive UN Security Council reforms, asserting that all permanent members must enjoy equal veto rights. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni warned against creating second-class permanent members, calling for text-based negotiations, fair representation, defined timelines and responsible use of veto powers
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The United Nations has warned that a potentially unprecedented El Nino event could trigger extreme heat, droughts, floods and cyclones across Asia, the Pacific, Africa and Latin America, causing humanitarian crises and economic shocks worldwide. UN officials have called for urgent global action and preparedness measures, warning that the impacts could last well beyond the climatic event's peak.
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India has urged the international community to keep outer space a domain of cooperation rather than conflict, calling for a universally acceptable, verifiable and legally binding agreement to prevent an arms race. Sudha Murty also highlighted India’s space achievements and ambitions
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India has warned Pakistan that nuclear threats will not deter its response to terrorism. Speaking at the UN, Anmol Sher Bedi defended Operation Sindoor, criticised Pakistan's alleged use of terrorism to trigger crises and raised concerns over nuclear proliferation.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters, discussing multilateralism, India-UN cooperation and global conflicts, including Ukraine and West Asia. They focused on mitigating conflicts’ impact on Global South countries as Guterres prepares to leave office
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The UAE called for de-escalation, diplomacy and peaceful settlement of disputes amid the Gulf conflict. UAE Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar also raised the issue of three islands occupied by Iran and stressed freedom of navigation and transit passage.
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UN General Assembly leaders urged stronger investment in diplomacy and conflict prevention, warning the organisation often reacts after wars erupt. Malaysia, Rwanda, Finland, Switzerland and others called for early action, dialogue, political solutions and implementation of existing peace agreements
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India exercised its right of reply at the UN General Assembly after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks, with Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot criticising Pakistan's military influence, terrorism record and statements on Kashmir and religious intolerance.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said frustrations are mounting over the lack of UN reforms, arguing that those opposing change are merely using the world body. He called for text-based negotiations and a democratic resolution of reform proposals
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declined to answer reporters’ questions at the UN over Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed and allegations of terrorism links. The episode followed India’s criticism of Pakistan at the UN over cross-border terrorism and governance issues
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with foreign leaders and ministers on the sidelines of UNGA81, discussing bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation, regional security, the Ukraine conflict, West Asia developments, and economic, energy and food security issues
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President Donald Trump confronted CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins during his UN visit, amid an escalating dispute with CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The outlets are challenging the White House media ban in court, while other news organisations have taken solidarity measures
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World leaders gather at the United Nations for the annual high-level meeting amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, alongside climate, terrorism, hunger and AI concerns. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the General Assembly on Saturday
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India has urged respect for international law and navigational rights amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. At the UN, Permanent Representative P Harish said commercial maritime traffic must not become targets of geopolitical tensions.
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India told the UN Security Council that key 9/11 plotters were found in settled communities in Pakistan, not remote hideouts, and alleged that a similar permissive environment continues to support terror groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
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Violence in eastern DRC is causing mass displacement and hindering efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak. UN agencies report civilian deaths, abductions and thousands displaced, urging humanitarian access, resources, functioning health services and political commitment to strengthen surveillance and response efforts
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit India next week for the BRICS Summit, his fifth trip to the country. He is expected to meet global leaders amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf, as India promotes resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address world leaders at the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on September 25. His speech will be part of the afternoon session, with timings likely adjusted for Indian audiences.
