Former Chief Justice S. Muralidhar chairs the UN Commission whose latest report concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza. Here's his legal career and landmark judgments.

Who is Justice S Muralidhar? Indian jurist behind the UN report concluding Israel committed genocide in Gaza

Gaza is facing a new life-threatening crisis. The UN reports that 81% of buildings are destroyed or damaged, leaving over 68 million tons of debris across the enclave. Now, meteorologists warn of more than 100mm of rainfall in the coming days, raising fears of severe flooding. With rescue efforts already overwhelmed, even moderate rains could intensify the humanitarian disaster.

Gaza Braces for Deadly Floods Under 68M Tons of War Debris

A UN report says a woman is killed every 10 minutes by someone she knows. About 50,000 women and girls were murdered in 2024 by partners or family, with the home still the most dangerous place.

Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners

The World Health Organization meanwhile, warned that the planet was "off track" for reaching its goal of ensuring that 90 percent of the world's children and adolescents receive essential vaccines by 2030.

World off track on vaccine goals amid aid cuts, misinformation surge warns UN

The latest figures from Gaza's health authorities indicate that over 45,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict intensified following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which killed around 1,200 people and took approximately 250 hostages.



Gaza: One child killed every hour, says UNRWA

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has reported that a child is killed every hour in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

Current climate policies will result in global warming of over 3 degrees celsius by the end of the century, according to a united nations report. The annual emissions gap report has found that the world faces as much as 3.1 degrees celsius of warming above pre-industrial levels by 2100, if governments do not take greater action on slashing planet-warming emissions.

Climate to Warm by 3.1°c Without Greater Action: UN Report

UN Report Warns Of Warming Twice The 1.5 Degree Celsius Cap

Private messaging app Telegram is making headlines yet again as a United Nations report suggests powerful criminal networks in Southeast Asia extensively use the app. This has come after allegations were levied against Telegram Ceo Pavel Durov back in August for allowing criminal activity on the platform including child pornography and other illicit activities.

Telegram A Hub For Southeast Asian Crime Gangs? Shocking UN Report

A recent report by the United Nations has claimed that more than half of India's total population (55.6 per cent) is unable to afford a healthy diet. Despite the number decreasing each year consistently, it remains higher than the average of all the South Asian countries (53.

More than half of Indian population unable to afford healthy diet: UN report

A United Nations report, issued earlier this month, has contradicted the claims on the manner and the time in which a key associate of Osama bin Laden was arrested by Pakistani authorities.

UN report contradicts Pakistan's claim on arrest of Osama associate

The United Nations has praised India's business practices, highlighting their focus on sustainability, which is viewed as beneficial for the investment climate in the world's fifth-largest economy.

UN report praises Indian business practices for sustainability, human rights compliance

Myanmar's central bank denied a U.N. report that the country's military government can still access money and weapons for its war against anti-coup forces, saying financial institutions under the bank's supervision followed prescribed procedures.

UN: Thailand helped Myanmar's weapons purchase

Myanmar slams UN report on weapon transactions

The number of children killed in armed conflicts across the world tripled last year when compared to the year prior, said the United Nations, on Tuesday (Jun 18).

Number of children killed due to armed conflicts tripled in one year: UN

According to a new UN research, violence against children caught up in increasingly complex and violent conflicts reached alarming proportions in 2023, with an unprecedented number of deaths and injuries in crises ranging from Sudan, Myanmar, and Ukraine to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Israel-Hamas: UN reports show violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023

A concerning UN report claims to have found evidence of violence against children reaching "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023.

UN report exposes 'extreme levels' of child abuse in armed conflicts, especially in Gaza and Sudan

One in four young children are at risk of stunted development due to restricted diet, a UN report has found. Such restricted diet, the report added, also harms children's brain development and chances of survival.

One in four children under five at risk of stunted growth globally: UN report

A United Nations team of experts, led by special envoy Pramila Patten, on Monday, reported that there were "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during the Oct 7 attack by Hamas militants on Israel.

UN finds 'credible' evidence of sexual violence, including gang rapes, during Hamas attack on Israel

In a recent disclosure by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), it has been unveiled that Afghanistan has been the recipient of substantial financial aid, with an average of $80 million arriving every 10 to 14 days over the past three months.

Afghanistan receives $80 million bi-weekly amid economic decline: UN Report

A new report published by the World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that 91 per cent of households in Gaza reported going to bed hungry while 63 per cent reported enduring entire days without food.

Nearly 91% of households in Gaza go to bed hungry: UN report

The greenhouse gas reduction pledges adopted by the countries are insufficient to attain the pre-industrial level global temperatures, the United Nations said in its report on Monday (Nov 19).

Current climate pledges could still see Earth warming up to 'catastrophic' 2.9C: UN report

Iran is carrying out executions "at an alarming rate," putting to death at least 419 people in the first seven months of the year, the United Nations chief said in a new report. That's a 30% increase from the same period in 2022.

Iran executes at least 419 people in the first seven months of 2023

From the fight against poverty to education access, from political representation to economic opportunity, the world is "failing women and girls," the United Nations warned in a report on gender equality released Thursday.

World is failing women and girls, warns United Nations in gender equality report

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Who is Justice S Muralidhar? Indian jurist behind the UN report concluding Israel committed genocide in Gaza

Gaza Braces for Deadly Floods Under 68M Tons of War Debris

Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family, partners

World off track on vaccine goals amid aid cuts, misinformation surge warns UN

Gaza: One child killed every hour, says UNRWA

Gaza: One child killed every hour, says UNRWA

Climate to Warm by 3.1°c Without Greater Action: UN Report

UN Report Warns Of Warming Twice The 1.5 Degree Celsius Cap

Telegram A Hub For Southeast Asian Crime Gangs? Shocking UN Report

More than half of Indian population unable to afford healthy diet: UN report

UN report contradicts Pakistan's claim on arrest of Osama associate

UN report praises Indian business practices for sustainability, human rights compliance

UN: Thailand helped Myanmar's weapons purchase

Myanmar slams UN report on weapon transactions

Number of children killed due to armed conflicts tripled in one year: UN

Israel-Hamas: UN reports show violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023

UN report exposes 'extreme levels' of child abuse in armed conflicts, especially in Gaza and Sudan

One in four children under five at risk of stunted growth globally: UN report

UN finds 'credible' evidence of sexual violence, including gang rapes, during Hamas attack on Israel

Afghanistan receives $80 million bi-weekly amid economic decline: UN Report

Nearly 91% of households in Gaza go to bed hungry: UN report

Current climate pledges could still see Earth warming up to 'catastrophic' 2.9C: UN report

Iran executes at least 419 people in the first seven months of 2023

World is failing women and girls, warns United Nations in gender equality report