Indian diplomats at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New York remain displaced three weeks after an evacuation due to structural damage in a nearby under-construction high-rise. The prolonged disruption impacts their work, including managing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent UN visit, with no clear reopening timeline from city authorities.
Over 565 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, serving with UNMISS in South Sudan have been honored for their dedication to protecting civilians and supporting peacebuilding. India is the second-largest contributor to UN peacekeeping.
The UN Mission in Libya warns against circulating content that targets individuals or groups, potentially fueling tensions and discrimination. It urges authorities to combat incitement and false information to maintain social peace.
The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, sparking debate about NATO's future. Iran's UN mission criticizes US actions, while tensions with Cuba and Iran escalate. Updates also cover the Ukraine conflict and energy facility attacks.
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN accused the United States of using the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference to misrepresent Tehran’s nuclear programme and deflect attention from Washington’s own violations. Iran stated all enriched uranium remains under full IAEA supervision with no material diverted. The dispute escalated after Iran was selected as vice president of the conference, drawing criticism from US official Christopher Yeaw who called it an ‘affront’ to the treaty. Iran’s envoy warned that lasting Gulf stability requires an end to alleged US-Israel aggression against Iran.
