United Nations

At the UN Security Council, Russia accused the US of opening a "Pandora’s box" with its strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling the move dangerous and provocative, and warned of catastrophic global consequences if tensions escalate.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites a “dangerous escalation”, warning the Iran-Israel war could spiral out of control, threatening civilians, global peace, and regional stability.

India’s Consulate in Shanghai hosted the International Day of Yoga 2025 with UN support, highlighting yoga’s global message of peace and wellness. Events across Eastern China marked 75 years of India-China relations.

The UN reports a 25% surge in grave violations against children in conflict zones in 2024, marking the worst year on record.

America's deep entanglement in the Middle East has left a legacy of war, instability, and broken promises. With Afghanistan and Iraq behind, growing tensions with Iran raise the question — is Tehran the next target in Washington's playbook?

Iran claims Israeli airstrikes killed 224 civilians and injured 1,257, calling the attacks a violation of international law. In a press release from its embassy in India, Tehran vows justified retaliation under self-defense.

World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures.

Apart from financial issues, job insecurity (21%), housing constraints (22%), and lack of reliable childcare (18%) are making parenthood feel increasingly out of reach, the UN report noted.

A new UN-affiliated report warns that planting trees to fight climate change may backfire by increasing wildfire risks. Poor monitoring and outdated science could turn forests from carbon sinks into dangerous carbon emitters.

At the UN, Bilawal Bhutto’s claim that India demonises Muslims during Operation Sindoor was countered by a Bangladeshi journalist who pointed out Muslim officers led the mission’s briefing. Bhutto conceded, saying “absolutely right.”