A UN OCHA delegation visited the UAE field hospital in Gaza, praising "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3" for providing medical aid, shelter, food, and water projects. They called it the largest humanitarian support for Gaza residents, offering hope amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned at the UNGA that the Taliban's ban on women's education is "extremism" threatening Afghanistan's stability and future. He urged credible reporting, stronger global action, and platforms for Afghans, stressing that without education the country ris
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a series of high-level meetings with international leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, focusing on geopolitical trends on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that both permanent and non-permanent membership of the Council should be expanded, and "India stands ready to assume greater responsibilities".
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns over rising global trade uncertainties, pointing to issues such as "tariff volatility and uncertain market access"--issues that have gained renewed attention amid recent tariff actions by the United States.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to its sovereignty and global role, stating that Bharat will always maintain its "freedom of choice" and continue to be a voice for the Global South at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised the need for collective action against terrorism, pointing to India's long-standing experience with the threat posed by its neighbour, which has been the epicentre of global terrorism.