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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicUN report

Topic: UN report

War has set back development in Gaza by 69 years, says UN report

UNDP and ESCWA warn of severe economic impact, poverty surge, and unemployment rise.

Global peak, ageing population & low fertility rates — takeaways from UN’s revised population report

According to UN report, global population is expected to peak in 2080s before declining & 1 of every 4 individuals lives in a country where population has already peaked.

Illegal wildlife trade persistent & pervasive, warns UN crime agency, calls for urgent action

The third edition of UN World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 finds worrying rise in illegal wildlife trade. Rhino horns, pangolin scales, and elephant ivory lead the illegal wildlife market.

Global growth set to slow, but India seeing higher investment & manufacturing, says UN report

The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report says while India will remain fastest-growing big economy, it faces risks from erratic monsoons & possible oil price spike.

‘Climate action inadequate to meet Paris Agreement goals’ — UN report shows decline in adaptation funds

UN Environment Programme report comes ahead of this year's annual COP28 climate change conference, scheduled to begin in Dubai on 30 November.

Our take on Yamuna floods, West Bengal polls, Project Cheetah—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

India among 5 nations that supplied weapons worth $1 bn to Myanmar junta, says UN report

'The Billion Dollar Death Trade' report released by UN Human Rights Office claims Russia, China & Singapore were major suppliers while India and Thailand contributed lesser amounts.

‘Obnoxious, in bad taste’ — anger over Der Spiegel cartoon on India’s population overtaking China’s

Digital offshoot of German magazine Der Spiegel carried illustration on findings of UN report which said India is set to surpass China as world's most populous country by mid-2023.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.