GENEVA – The head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, says countries can still agree on a major treaty to stop plastic pollution, even after recent talks collapsed and the chair resigned. Despite deep divisions—some nations want to limit plastic production while oil producers prefer focusing on waste management—Andersen insists no one has […]
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Trump calls on Muslim leaders to back Gaza peace plan at UN
US President Donald Trump met Muslim leaders, including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during the 80th UN General Assembly session. Trump presented his plan to end the war in Gaza and called for cooperation to secure peace. The meeting included leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Indonesia. In his speech […]
UN grants $600K emergency aid to support Pakistan’s flood victims
The United Nations has announced $600,000 in emergency aid to help flood victims in Pakistan. The announcement came as thousands of people face displacement after widespread flooding. This initial funding aims to meet urgent needs like food, shelter, and healthcare. A UN spokesperson confirmed that Pakistan’s government is leading the response. However, the UN […]
Malta to recognize Palestine at UN this September
announced that Malta will recognize Palestine during the UN General Assembly meeting in September. He stated that this move reflects Malta’s commitment to finding a lasting peace solution in the Middle East. Abela had initially planned to recognize Palestine in May but postponed it due to delays in a UN conference. This announcement came shortly […]
Ishaq Dar joins global leaders at UN peace summit
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, arrived in New York on July 21 for a week-long official visit lasting until July 28. He will serve in his capacity as President of the UN Security Council, during which he is expected to make pivotal decisions and lead global dialogues on conflict resolution. Dar’s […]
27 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza aid site, UN demands investigation
At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured after an Israeli strike hit a humanitarian aid center in Rafah, southern Gaza. The attack targeted civilians waiting for aid near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a facility backed by the U.S. and Israel, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and Al Jazeera. The United Nations Secretary-General […]
UN considers meeting as Pakistan-India tensions grow over Pahalgam incident
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) may soon meet to discuss rising tensions between Pakistan and India. Greece, the current UNSC president, said it is preparing for the possibility. No formal request has been made yet, but both countries’ actions are being closely watched. Greece also admitted concern over the worsening situation. Pakistan’s UN ambassador, […]
Al-Aqsa attack: UN chief calls for unity as Israeli raid on mosque sparks tension
Amid Israeli attacks on Palestinians inside Al-Aqsa mosque, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for people of faith worldwide to “join their voices in a common prayer for peace”, as the holy observances of Ramadan, Easter and Passover coincide this week. The UN chief, during an interview with UN News’s Arabic service, acknowledged that peace is “dramatically […]
Taliban’s persecution of women could be ‘crime against humanity’: UN report
The Taliban’s treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan could amount to a crime against humanity, according to a UN report presented on Monday at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Taliban seized power in August 2021, drastically curtailing women’s freedoms and rights, including their ability to attend high school and university. In a […]
Ukraine to call for Russia’s removal from UN Security Council
Ukraine is planning to call for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. “Tomorrow we will officially express our position. We have a very simple question: Does Russia have the right to remain a permanent member of the UN Security […]