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India to Host UN Peacekeepers Conclave in New Delhi

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

India will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025. Over 30 countries that provide troops to UN missions are expected to participate in the three-day event. Pakistan and China Excluded Significantly, Pakistan and China have not been invited to the conclave, while neighbours […]

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Indian Diplomat Storms Out During Pakistan’s Reply At UN

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

During the United Nations’ Right of Reply session, Rentala Srinivas, Second Secretary at India’s UN mission, walked out while the Pakistani representative was speaking. The walkout came after Pakistan’s delegate accused India of “malicious accusations” of terrorism — despite External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar not naming Pakistan in his UNGA speech. India’s reply,

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Netanyahu Urges Israel to ‘Finish the Job’

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

During a 45-minute address at the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza. Several delegates walked out in protest as he began his speech. Key Statements Netanyahu criticised Western governments for recognising a Palestinian state, calling such moves “disgraceful” and a

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Trump Critiques UN, Migration & Climate in UN Speech

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump sharply criticized the UN on matters of peace, migration and climate policy. Trump accused the UN of failing to support U.S.-led peace initiatives and said the organization issues “empty words” without follow-through. He questioned the purpose […]

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Summit at UN Pushes Support for Palestinian Statehood

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

A high-level summit co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia opened at the United Nations, aiming to revive the long-stalled two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Leaders attending the UN General Assembly are expected to announce formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Countries Recognising Palestine The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have already

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UN Commission Says Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza during its conflict with Hamas. The report said Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are responsible for incitement to genocide. Legal Criteria Met The commission found that Israel met multiple legal criteria under the 1948 Genocide Convention—such as

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North Korea Declares Nuclear Status “Irreversible”

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

North Korea has formally declared that its status as a nuclear weapons state is irreversible. In a statement delivered by its permanent mission to the United Nations, Pyongyang said that its nuclear identity is not a temporary policy but now enshrined in the country’s supreme law. Officials emphasized that the decision reflects a permanent strategic […]

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India’s UN Vote on Two States: France Gains, Israel Loses

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India’s decision to back the UN resolution endorsing the two-state solution for Palestine marked a significant departure from its recent abstentions. In siding with the overwhelming majority at the General Assembly, New Delhi appeared to prioritize its broader global calculus over bilateral sensitivities with Israel. The result was a moment where France gained credibility

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UN Condemns Strikes On Qatar, Avoiding Naming Israel

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

On September 11, 2025, the UN Security Council issued a statement condemning the airstrikes in Doha, Qatar. The resolution was passed unanimously by all 15 members. The statement did not explicitly name Israel as the perpetrator. Details Of The Attack The strikes targeted Hamas political leaders in Doha, especially in meeting areas used for mediation […]

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Canada to Recognise Palestine at UN in September

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The move marks a significant change in Canada’s Middle East policy and aligns it with recent decisions by the United Kingdom and France. Recognition Linked to Reforms Carney clarified that the recognition […]