The United States announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran and Hezbollah, with officials stating these are the "toughest sanctions in history" and part of a broader strategy to exert maximum economic pressure on Tehran and its allies. The US also pressed its allies and China to join in these economic measures, accusing Iran of "economic terrorism."
The United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement to end hostilities, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other world leaders welcoming the deal as a critical step towards peace in the Middle East. The agreement reportedly includes a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though the nuclear issue has been postponed.
The government of José Antonio Kast has officially withdrawn Chile's backing for former President Michelle Bachelet's candidacy to lead the United Nations, deeming her bid 'unviable'. Pundits are now speculating on her chances, believing the winning candidate will likely be a woman from Latin America.
This article provides a digest of key news topics relevant for UPSC exams, including Delhi's EV Policy 2026, updates on the UN Secretary General, and Iran's toll-booth system.
Costa Rican economist Rebeca Grynspan, a candidate for UN Secretary General, stated that the organization must take more risks to address its current array of crises, including funding shortfalls and growing cynicism.
First, 51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan's Kordofan region due to clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Also, UN Secretary General Anotnio Guterres appoints Former US diplomat James Swan as the new head of the MONUSCO in DR Congo. And, we will take a look at the "WOMANAKWA" photo exhibition launched here in Paris.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Dutch Queen, who serves as the UN Secretary General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, to discuss India's digital revolution and its role in enhancing ease of living and financial inclusion.
Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and U
