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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

World’s least developed countries need urgent digital transformation. Here’s what to do

Eighty-three per cent of the 1.4 billion people who live in LDCs are covered by mobile broadband signals –3G or above. But only 36 per cent are connected online.

After Germany & US, UN weighs in on Kejriwal arrest, Congress tax woes

A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Thursday called for 'protection of political and civil rights' ahead of India's general election.

Who was Shahryar Khan, Bhopal-born prince-turned-Pakistani diplomat, ‘highly regarded’ in India

The journey of Shahryar Khan, who retired as Pakistan’s foreign secretary and also served as chairman of PCB, traversed through the realms of sport, statecraft, and beyond.

UN names Kamal Kishore as assistant secretary-general, special rep for disaster risk reduction

Kishore has nearly three decades of experience in disaster risk reduction, climate action, and sustainable development at various levels. 

UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza, US abstains from voting

It also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Israel says Hamas took 253 hostages during its October 7 attack.

Zero Waste Day: UN calls for global action to end waste ahead of 30 March

This year, the theme for the International Day of Zero Waste 2024 is "zero waste for a healthy planet."

India condemns use of ‘veto’ power by countries to block terrorist listings at UNSC

India said the practice is uncalled for and smacks of doublespeak to the council’s commitment in tackling the challenge of terrorism.

Terming Israel-Hamas war as ‘tragedy for humanity’, Beijing calls for full UN membership for Palestine

Speaking to media on sidelines of annual meeting of parliament, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also urged 'certain UN Security Council members' to stop laying obstacles to that end.

Pakistan demands UN probe into source of TTP funding, warns of global threat

Pakistan's representative to the UN in New York, Munir Akram, also urged interim Afghan government to sever ties with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

SubscriberWrites: What UN Security Council non-permanent membership for 2024-2025 means to Slovenia?

Slovenia has been a robust contender, due to its credentials, by providing consistent funding for the UN budget and making contributions to the UN peacekeepers missions.

On Camera

The Indian diaspora is under attack. What has gone wrong?

From Indian-origin people being kicked out of Uganda overnight to facing racism in Canada and the UK today, these instances offer lessons for the Indian diaspora.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.