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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

UN urges Australia, Turkey to end COP31 host dispute, calls delay ‘unhelpful’

The annual UN climate talks rotate among 5 regional groups. COP31’s host needs unanimous backing from the 28-member WEOG, with a June deadline set by the UN.

ICJ ruling paves way for legal action against historical emitters for failure to meet climate obligations

Though non-binding, the landmark advisory opinion says that nations that have been historically the worst impacted by climate change may be entitled to reparations.

Iran warns against renewal of UN sanctions over its nuclear programme

A French diplomatic source had told Reuters that European powers would be forced to do so under 'snapback mechanism' if there is no agreement guaranteeing its security interests.

UNAIDS 2025 report warns of funding gaps in fight against HIV as India battles stigma, discrimination

The 2025 Global AIDS Update shows that 30% of surveyed Indians aged 15-49 reported facing stigma. Domestic violence, little autonomy over healthcare among key concerns of women with HIV.

‘Staggering moral cowardice’—Congress slams Modi govt’s abstention from UNGA ceasefire resolution on Gaza

India was among 19 countries that abstained on vote, while 149 nations backed UN general assembly resolution for 'protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations'.

UN General Assembly to vote on immediate ceasefire in Gaza despite US, Israel opposing the move

US has warned that countries taking anti-Israel actions will be seen as acting against US foreign policy interests and could possibly face diplomatic consequences.

India’s fertility rate below replacement level, financial strain a key factor, finds UN report

United Nations Population Fund report ‘State of World Population 2025’ highlights India was able to slow down population growth organically via education and awareness.

Amid India’s bid to fix onus for Pahalgam, Pakistan made vice-chair of UNSC counter-terrorism panel

Islamabad has been appointed to the posts by the UN Security Council. The 1988 Sanctions Committee, which Pakistan is set to chair, looks after UNSC sanctions against Taliban.

Bilawal Bhutto seeks dialogue with India, intel sharing to combat terrorism

Bilawal Bhutto seeks dialogue with India, intel sharing to combat terrorism

Wilfully restricting food & relief in Gaza may constitute war crime, says UN spokesperson

The head of the U.N. agency, Volker Turk, urged a prompt and impartial investigation into attacks on Palestinians trying to receive food aid.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.