The Arab-Islamic summit concluded without consensus, exposing sharp divisions among member states. Attention now shifts to the UN General Assembly, where discussions on the two-state solution are set to intensify.


UN General Assembly to take up two-state solution talks 

India has urged the international community to take decisive action against terrorism in Afghanistan while welcoming Kabul’s condemnation of the recent Pahalgam attack. New Delhi also emphasized its continued focus on humanitarian aid, peace, and capacity building for the Afghan people.


India reaffirms support for Afghanistan: Calls for global action against terror

Let's bring you some good news for our planet. The earth's protective ozone layer is showing signs of recovery, according to a new United Nations report, which says the ozone hole could completely heal in the coming decades. This progress is thanks to decades of global cooperation.

Global efforts paying off: Ozone layer showing signs of healing, says UN

The UN refugee agency has halted cash aid for Afghan returnees due to Taliban restrictions barring female staff from working at border crossings. This decision affects thousands of Afghans deported daily from Iran and Pakistan, who rely heavily on UN assistance. The UNHCR emphasizes the importance of female staff in conducting interviews and collecting information from returnee women, who make up 52% of the population served.



UN Suspends Aid to Afghans Due to Taliban Ban on Women Staff | WION

Child obesity has become increasingly common in parts of the world where undernutrition was once more prevalent.


UN report reveals child obesity tripled between 2000 & 2025 |

Responding to Switzerland at the UN Human Rights Council, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi offered to help tackle “racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia” after Switzerland urged India to protect minorities and uphold free expression. The sharp remark underscores India’s firm diplomatic stance.


India rejects criticism on minority, urges Swiss delegate not to waste council's time 

Sri Lanka's government has rejected the United Nations' call for an international investigation into alleged war crimes committed during the country's ethnic conflict, which resulted in over 100,000 deaths. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that the government opposes the UN's "Accountability Project," a mechanism that preserves evidence for potential future prosecutions, citing concerns it could hinder national reconciliation efforts. The government emphasizes its commitment to domestic accountability processes and upholding judicial independence.



UN Urges Sri Lanka to Allow Probe Into War Crimes Committed During Civil War | WION

The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Indonesia during widespread protests against parliamentary allowances and austerity measures. With reports of excessive force used by security forces, the UN has urged authorities to respect rights to peaceful assembly and expression. Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani called for restraint, dialogue, and transparent investigations. The unrest has seen clashes, fires, and a heavy police crackdown across multiple regions.

Indonesia protests escalate: UN urges restraint, dialogue amid violence

European Union foreign ministers have urged the United States to reconsider its decision not to allow Palestinian officials to take part in the UN General Assembly in New York, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Saturday.


EU urges US to allow Palestinians a seat at UNGA 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of next month's annual high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly, where the Palestinians previously have been represented.


US revokes visas of Palestinian president and 80 other officials ahead of UN meetings

The United Nations has reported a sharp increase in executions in Iran, with at least 800 people executed so far in 2025. The findings have raised global concern over human rights violations and Iran’s justice system.


UN reports alarming rise with over 800 executions in Iran 2025

UN: The United Nations has reported that at least 800 people have been executed in 2025, with ethnic minorities and migrants disproportionately targeted.


UN: At Least 800 Executed in 2025, Ethnic Minorities and Migrants Targeted

The United Nations has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a 16-vehicle aid convoy in Sudan. The convoy, which was delivering food to people in urgent need, came under fire in a violation of international humanitarian law.


UN condemns deadly attack on humanitarian aid convoy in Sudan 

A UN expert has raised alarm over the Islamic State’s growing use of artificial intelligence to expand its influence and operations.

UN expert warns I-S exploiting AI tools

The UN warns that relentless Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are choking vital supplies, leaving nearly half of Yemen’s population on the brink of hunger.


UN warns half of Yemen's population now faces hunger 

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

Iranian UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani accused Israel of seeking “to kill diplomacy, to sabotage negotiations, and to drag the region into wider conflict,” adding that Washington’s complicity was “beyond doubt.”

Israel-Iran war: Tehran accuses US of being ‘complicit’ in Israeli strikes at UN

On Tuesday (May 27), thousands of Palestinians rushed to receive a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution centre in Rafah in southern Gaza, which resulted in chaos, reported AFP. 

UNRWA head criticises US-backed Gaza aid model, calls it ‘waste of resources, distraction from atrocities’

The UN has warned that the entire Gaza population is at risk of famine, with over 200,000 Gazans facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity. No aid has entered the Gaza Strip in 70 days, and the situation is dire. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza on brink of famine; UN warns of catastrophic food insecurity

Operation Sindoor: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the tensions between the two South Asian neighbours have reached "their highest in years".

Operation Sindoor: UN says world 'cannot afford military confrontation between India, Pak; Trump hopes 'it ends quickly'

The United Nations Security Council held closed-door consultations amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, this came just hours after the UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the neighboring countries to exercise maximum restraint to avoid further deterioration of geopolitical stability.

UN chief warns India-Pak military conflict could 'spin out of control'

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, slammed EU leadership for supporting Israel’s “war crimes” in Gaza. She said they should be held accountable for this act. World

UN expert wants top EU leadership to be held accountable for 'aiding Israel's war crimes' in Gaza

World: Waltz has been under scrutiny for some time, particularly after he accidentally included a journalist in a Signal group chat where military action in Yemen was being discussed.

‘Doesn’t compare’: Mike Waltz’s UN posting is a demotion, not a promotion, says the guy who’s held both jobs

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