BNM chief accuses Pakistan of decade-long repression in Balochistan

IANS | September 26, 2026 12:10 PM

Geneva, Sep 26 (IANS) Naseem Baloch, chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), accused Pakistani authorities of subjecting successive generations of Baloch political activists, students, doctors, teachers, lawyers and ordinary citizens to imprisonment, enforced disappearance, exile and death.

UN chief calls for global approach to pandemic threats

IANS | September 26, 2026 9:55 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday stressed the need for a global approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, stressing that no country can protect itself from pandemics alone.

Pak reporter in EAM Jaishankar exchange had White House clash

Lalit K Jha | September 26, 2026 9:09 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) The Pakistani journalist who drew a sharp response from External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar at the United Nations had clashed with reporters over standing space before a White House news conference by President Donald Trump in April.

World leaders demand UN Security Council reform

IANS | September 26, 2026 8:51 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) A growing group of world leaders has used the UN General Assembly to demand an overhaul of the Security Council, arguing that a power structure created in 1945 no longer represents the world it is expected to protect.

Trump administration seeks sweeping changes at UN

Lalit K Jha | September 26, 2026 8:49 AM

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) The Trump administration wants sweeping changes at the United Nations, but its spokesman did not say whether changes to the Security Council should include a permanent seat for India.