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Thursday, September 25, 2025
TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

Trump administration warns UN against focus on ‘diversity, equity, inclusion & gender ideology’

After withdrawing from key conferences like the Paris Pact and slashing USAID funding, it is feared that Washington, UN's largest contributor, might back out of funding UN agencies.

Hasina, Awami League behind widespread human rights abuse during 2024 Bangladesh protests—UN report

The 100-page report says the former govt orchestrated brutal response to protests, using live ammunition & excessive force, with Hasina asking officials to ‘kill & hide protesters’ bodies’.

UN agency pledges support to ceasefire, recovery in Gaza

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner iterated that the agency will focus on rubble clearance, employment, and shelter in the region.

ASEAN, UN sign MoU to promote sustainable tourism

The collaboration aims to boost post-pandemic recovery and empower member states.

UN appoints Abdourahamane Diallo as Congo’s new Resident Coordinator

Diallo brings two decades of development experience at UNESCO to the role.

UK urges Sudan to cooperate with aid organisations to address country’s food security situation

In statement at UNSC, Ambassador James Kariuki noted that famine is spreading rapidly with over 630,000 people at risk.

UN condemns escalation of violence in Yemen

Secretary-General Guterres called for cessation of military actions and restraint.

UN agencies urge humanitarian action in Sudan amid spreading famine

The agencies warned that more than half of Sudan’s population – some 24.6 million people – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity.

UN chief condemns killing of three World Food Programme staff

Three aid workers were killed in Blue Nile State after an airstrike in Sudan Thursday.

Former SC judge Justice Madan Lokur appointed chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the retired top court judge would head the council, which also comprises other distinguished jurists, starting immediately.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.