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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

Global development finance has lost its way. China can step in but India has an edge too

India can take the discourse of development beyond instrumental power play—build solidarities across the emerging economies and bargain for equity.

Trump to address UN General Assembly following funding cuts

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to address world leaders at the New York gathering later Tuesday. This comes after his 'America First' foreign policy funding cuts to humanitarian missions.

ThePrint Quiz 21 September, 2025: International Day of Peace

What was UN’s 1st mission? Which country contributes largest number of troops? On International Day of Peace, take this quiz by ThePrint to test your knowledge of UN peacekeeping.

US casts 6th veto over Gaza ceasefire at United Nations

The draft by the 10 elected members of the 15-member UNSC demanded immediate release of hostages held by Hamas & Israel to lift restrictions on aid deliveries to enclave.

Britain, France, Germany to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, says Macron

The E-3 launched a 30-day process to reimpose the sanctions, setting conditions for Tehran to meet in September to convince them to delay the 'snapback mechanism'.

‘Scandalous’: UN enquiry commission says Israel committing genocide in Gaza, holds govt responsible

Israel accused the commission of bias and refused to cooperate. President Isaac Herzog, named in the report, condemned its findings, saying it ‘misinterpreted’ his words.

Germany to back UN resolution for two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict

A two-state solution is the idea that the two sides could co-exist in peace alongside each other—with the Gaza Strip & West Bank linked by a corridor through Israel.

‘Rules of war shredded, no accountability’, says UN human rights chief at 60th session in Geneva

While opening the Human Rights Council, Volker Turk said there was increase in glorification of violence. He condemned various armed conflicts worldwide.

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.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.