EAM S Jaishankar, UN secretary general Antonio Guterres discuss India's G20 Presidency, global challenges

Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia

An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. The attack follows the UN's backing of Palestinian membership bid, with 143 countries, including India, voting for recognition, prompting a call for reconsideration by the Security Council after a US veto last month. #GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~HT.96~

World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack

World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack. On April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. The attack came after two Iranian generals were killed in "a suspected Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. . 99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. . World leaders are cautioning Israel to show restraint and resist retaliating against Iran, AP reports. . Now is the time to be smart as well as tough, to think with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement. We cannot afford another front in the Middle East. There would only be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.". This is a success that perhaps also should not be thrown away. Hence also our advice to contribute to de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement. Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint taking into account the urgent need for all parties to walk away from the brink beyond which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement. We have condemned, we have intervened, we will do everything to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement. Now is the time to defuse and de-escalate. Now is the time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement. While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. . While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.

UN chief Guterres says it's time to 'truly flood' Gaza with aid

UN chief Guterres appeals for end to war's 'nightmare' at Rafah crossing

UN Secretary General meets with European leaders

Antonio Guterres has warned that twin crises in Ukraine and Gaza have put the world in an exceptionally dangerous situation.

Israel responds to genocide charges at UN court

UN Warns Global Wildlife Crime Driving Global Extinctions

UN Warns Global , Wildlife Crime , Driving Global Extinctions. 'The Guardian' reports that over 4,000 species from around the world are the targets of wildlife traffickers. . According to a United Nations report, this causes "untold harm upon nature.". The report found that 40% of all the animals targeted are on the red list of threatened or nearly threatened species. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report found that the trade, driven by demand for medicine, pets and trophies, is active in over 80% of countries. Despite gaps in knowledge about the full extent of wildlife trafficking and associated crime, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that this remains a significant global problem far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'. Despite gaps in knowledge about the full extent of wildlife trafficking and associated crime, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that this remains a significant global problem far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. Wildlife trade was found to be the driving factor in both local and global extinctions, including rare orchids, reptiles and fish. Wildlife crime inflicts untold harm upon nature, and it also jeopardizes livelihoods, public health, good governance and our planet’s ability to fight climate change, Ghada Waly, Executive director of UNODC, via 'The Guardian'. Researchers warn that wildlife crime is often linked to organized crime, with corruption playing a critical role in impeding efforts to stop trafficking. . 'The Guardian' reports that this corruption can take the form of bribes paid to inspectors and government officials in exchange for fake permits.

Climate change: From Myanmar to the Philippines, heatwave scorches parts of India

Pope Francis speaks about struggles facing people of Haiti during Venice mass

The pontiff also voiced concerns about the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and expressed concerns about the welfare of Rohingya, thousands of whom have fled a bloody military crackdown in Myanmar.