The UN chief's remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), CNN reported.
Kartik Bose, a shopkeeper, told ANI that normal life continued in the state capital, with traffic moving smoothly and commercial activity remaining unaffected.
The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on January 12 following Ukraine's request after Russia launched fresh attacks, including the use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. He accused Moscow of violating the
India's economy is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies globally, with growth projected at 7.4 per cent in 2025, according to the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at the UNESCO headquarters. He also met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and underscored India's commitment to deepening engagement with the UN body.
Responding to media queries regarding the US decision to withdraw from several UN and non-UN international organisations, including the ISA, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India will continue to commit to the Global Solar Alliance.
A court in Himachal Pradesh's Una district has directed the administration to immediately remove illegal encroachments from a protected wetland area, stressing that any delay would cause serious harm to wildlife habitat and the local ecology.
In India, growth is projected to moderate from an estimated 7.4 per cent in 2025 to 6.6 per cent in 2026. Resilient household spending, strong public investment, and lower interest rates are expected to underpin economic activity.
Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.