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ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic achievement, Pakistan has taken over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025. This development reflects Islamabad’s growing global engagement and influence on multilateral platforms. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the development in a post on X, stating, “Pakistan assumes the Presidency …
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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has sounded the alarm over the total collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system, saying it poses a grave threat to the entire population—particularly the elderly and other vulnerable groups. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), UNRWA warned that the 2.3 million residents of Gaza now face …
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The United Nations has strongly condemned new Israeli law aimed at forcibly removing Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, calling it a clear violation of international law. According to a statement by the UN Human Rights Office in the occupied Palestinian territory (OHCHR), Israeli authorities have accelerated efforts to displace residents from …
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In a significant development amid mounting tensions with the West, Iran’s parliament has passed a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move was first reported by Iran’s semi-official Nournews and later confirmed by parliamentary spokesman Alireza Salimi. According to Salimi, the legislation will bar IAEA …
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed the killing of Mahmoud Barakeh, a dedicated staff member in Gaza, marking the fifth ICRC worker killed since Israel’s ongoing war on the besieged enclave began. Barakeh was killed on Sunday while heading home after a shift at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. …
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Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks on Iran, calling them a direct threat to regional and global peace. During an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, delivered a firm statement demanding immediate action. Grave Threat to Global Stability Ambassador Ahmad warned that Israel’s military …
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Pakistan has strongly reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defence under the UN Charter, condemning Israeli military strikes as unlawful and provocative. The Foreign Office said Israel’s actions threaten regional peace and violate international norms. Violation of Sovereignty During his weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan condemned Israel’s aggression as …
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Thursday strongly criticized International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of siding with Israel amid the ongoing conflict. Baghaei claimed the UN nuclear watchdog has become a “partner to an unjust war of aggression” that Israel has allegedly launched against Iran. Speaking during a …
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At least 38 Palestinians were shot dead on Monday as Israeli forces opened fire on crowds attempting to reach food distribution centers in Gaza. Most of the victims were in Rafah, in southern Gaza, where people gathered near aid trucks operated under the new Israeli- and US-backed aid delivery mechanism. According to medical sources who …
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GENEVA — The United Nations has sharply criticized the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), calling it a “failure” in its mission to provide aid to civilians in Gaza. The GHF, backed by both the United States and Israel, was set up to address the humanitarian disaster in the besieged enclave but is now facing mounting backlash …
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The appointment highlights Islamabad’s growing engagement with global efforts to combat terrorism and strengthen international peace and security. Committee’s Background and Mandate The Counter-Terrorism Committee was formed following the adoption of UNSC Resolution 1373 in 2001, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. The resolution mandates all 15 Security Council members to monitor and support the implementation …
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GAZA – Israeli forces opened fire again on Palestinian civilians at a food distribution site in southern Gaza early Monday, killing at least three people and wounding more than 30. The attack happened just after sunrise near the same Israeli-backed aid site where soldiers had fired on aid seekers the day before. Witnesses and health …
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Gaza has become the “hungriest place on Earth”, warns the United Nations. The entire population is now at risk of famine, as Israel continues to block aid, starve civilians, and displace families under its military campaign. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) called the situation in Gaza the worst humanitarian crisis …
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Iran has sharply increased its production of highly enriched uranium. A new confidential report from the UN nuclear watchdog confirms this development. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that Iran now holds 408.6 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60%. This amount marks a rise of 133.8 kilogrammes since February. It brings Iran closer to …
At least 47 Palestinians were wounded during a chaotic aid distribution in Rafah on Tuesday, according to the United Nations. Most of the injuries were caused by Israeli gunfire, said Ajith Sunghay, head of the UN Human Rights Office for the Palestinian territories. Speaking to reporters in Geneva, Sunghay described the situation as “deeply concerning” …
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UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s attempt to weaponise water and violate the Indus Water Treaty of 1960. At a UN Security Council (UNSC) session, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon warned against India’s “malevolent designs” to stop or divert river water meant for Pakistan. Speaking during the Arria Formula Meeting on “Protecting …
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Gaza City — Israeli airstrikes killed at least 100 people in Gaza on Friday, according to rescue workers. The renewed offensive comes amid growing international pressure and rising humanitarian concerns. Local emergency teams said Israeli jets hit several densely populated areas. Residential buildings, makeshift camps, and roads were among the targets. “Bodies are still under …
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Israeli forces continued their deadly assault on Gaza early Tuesday. Medical sources confirmed Israeli attacks killed at least 56 Palestinians since early morning. Israeli strikes killed at least 50 people in northern Gaza alone. In the south, Israeli forces pounded Khan Younis. Relentless airstrikes and shelling buried entire families under rubble. The assaults overwhelmed hospitals. Ambulances …
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GAZA – The Gaza government on Friday warned that more than 65,000 children are at immediate risk of starvation due to Israel’s ongoing blockade of the besieged enclave. In a statement, the Gaza Media Office said Israel is deliberately engineering famine. It accused Israel of blocking 39,000 aid trucks carrying food, fuel, and medicine over …
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ISLAMABAD: Amid rising tensions and sharp exchanges at the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan has issued a firm rebuttal to Indian claims linking it to the recent Pahalgam attack. The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson said Pakistan is “fully prepared” to defend its sovereignty and will exercise its right to self-defence under the UN Charter in …
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As India-Pakistan tensions escalate to their highest level in years, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for “maximum restraint” to avoid a military confrontation. His appeal comes in the wake of the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists. India quickly pointed fingers at “cross-border linkages” without evidence, while Pakistan …
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GAZA CITY — Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing a “live-streamed genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, alleging clear violations of international law and the UN Genocide Convention. In its annual report released Monday, the human rights group said Israeli forces intentionally inflicted “serious bodily and mental harm” and created living conditions designed to “bring …
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The United Nations has sounded the alarm over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as basic necessities vanish from markets and thousands face starvation. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed reporters on Thursday, declaring the situation in southern Gaza “desperate.” He said, “Children are going hungry, patients remain untreated, and people are dying. It is …
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