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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicUnited Nations

Topic: United Nations

23 July, 2025: EC initiates process for vice presidential election & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from India.

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.

Iran enacts law suspending cooperation with IAEA, accuses it of siding with western countries

The law stipulates that any future inspection of Iran's nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) needs approval by Tehran's Supreme National Security Council.

‘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

British Raj determined what kind of dog was acceptable in India—pets vs strays

There was a painful recalibration of dog-human relationships in 18th century Britain—any dog, except for the owned, leashed pet, lost its right to exist. They brought this mindset to India.

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.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.