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Why does Taliban minister need UN approval to visit India?

Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was set to make a landmark trip to India — the first since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover. But his visit was postponed due to a UN travel ban. Here’s why the waiver was denied, Pakistan’s role, and what it means for India-Afghanistan relations going forward

PM Modi to skip upcoming UNGA session, Jaishankar to represent India this month

Last month, India contacted the UN headquarters to secure a speaking slot for the Prime Minister at the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, the foreign ministry has not confirmed who will lead India's delegation at the UN General Assembly this month

Europe condemns US visa denial to Palestinian leaders ahead of UNGA

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's comment came during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Denmark. A string of ministers in Copenhagen echoed France's call for the United States to allow access to the Palestinian delegation

UK, France, Germany urge Iran to cooperate or face renewed UN sanctions

Britain, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — at the United Nations on Friday called on Iran to meet three key conditions to postpone the reimposition of UN sanctions over its disputed nuclear programme

Trump to reinforce 'America First' agenda at UN General Assembly speech next month: White House

This will be Trump's first UNGA address since his second term began in January. The US president's speech at the UN will likely feature his “America First” trade war agenda, backing the punitive tariff measures as a necessary measure in view of the country's interests

UN Security Council grants last extension to Lebanon peacekeeping mission

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously extended "for a final time" a long running peacekeeping mission in Lebanon until the end of 2026, when the operation will then begin a yearlong "orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal."

'Starvation as a weapon of war': UNSC condemns 'man-made famine in Gaza', US differs

In a joint statement, the council has called for a permanent ceasefire; the release of all hostages held by Hamas and a significant increase in humanitarian aid across Gaza; and for Israel to lift all restrictions on aid delivery without delay or conditions

IAEA inspectors 'back in Iran' since US strikes on nuclear facilities, says Grossi

Iran suspended cooperation with the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency following a 12-day war with Israel in June, with Tehran pointing to the IAEA's failure to condemn Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities

Explained: How the UN ‘snapback mechanism’ could reimpose sanctions on Iran

France, Britain, and Germany have warned that they could trigger the 'snapback mechanism', a provision that would automatically restore all United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme. The mechanism will swiftly reinstate all pre-deal sanctions on Tehran without the risk of being blocked by any UN Security Council member, even powerful veto-holders like Russia and China

UN-backed group expected to formally declare famine in Gaza

The United Nations (UN)-backed group that monitors food insecurity and malnutrition is expected to formally declare a famine in the Gaza Strip. For several months, the Palestinian enclave has been in the grips of a severe hunger crisis as a result of Israeli policy of restricting the flow of humanitarian assistance.