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March 3, 2026 5:36 PM

UN calls for investigation into deadly strike on school in Iran

The U.N. human rights office on Tuesday urged what it called the forces behind a deadly attack on a girls' school in Iran to investigate and share insights into the incident, without saying who it believed was responsible. "The High Commissioner (Volker Turk) calls for a prompt, impartial and thorough investigation into the circumstances of the attack. The onus is on the forces that carried out the attack to investigate it," U.N. human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told a Geneva ...

February 26, 2026 4:32 PM

Iran promises flexibility at nuclear talks amid threat of US strikes

Iran pledged to show flexibility at indirect talks with the United States on their longstanding nuclear dispute on Thursday, with Tehran under pressure to agree to a deal or face U.S. military strikes. The third round of talks in Geneva, which began on Thursday morning, will discuss Iran's nuclear programme against the backdrop of a huge U.S. military buildup in the Middle East ordered by President Donald Trump. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday Iran's refusal to discuss it...

February 25, 2026 4:36 PM

Iran rejects Trump pressure as Geneva nuclear talks loom

Iran has sharply rejected what it describes as American pressure tactics ahead of high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday, with officials swinging between defiance and cautious optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic agreement. The war of words comes as Washington has assembled its largest military presence in West Asia in decades, deploying aircraft and warships in a show of force widely seen as leverage ahead of the talks. Satellite imagery appeared to show US na...

February 24, 2026 9:46 PM

States condemn Russian violations at UN meeting on Ukraine

Dozens of mostly Western states rallied behind Ukraine and condemned Russian aggression on Tuesday in a U.N. meeting in Geneva on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged allies from Kyiv to maintain their support as divisions among European partners over a fresh package of sanctions against Moscow overshadowed commemorations of the start of the conflict. "What Russia has done and is doing in Ukraine right now is violating every principle in the book," E...

February 23, 2026 9:13 AM

Oman confirms US-Iran nuclear talks set for Geneva on Thursday

Oman has confirmed that the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Geneva on Thursday (Feb 26th), as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate over Tehran's nuclear programme. Oman's foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi announced the confirmation, with the Iranian foreign minister adding that Tehran is negotiating only nuclear matters at this stage, while expressing confidence that a deal can be reached. The diplomatic development comes against a backdrop of unrest insid...

February 18, 2026 2:27 PM

Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day in Geneva with pressure on Kyiv

Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia were due to begin a second day of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the United States was putting undue pressure on him to bring an end to the four-year-old war. The U.S.-mediated peace talks in Switzerland have been taking place as U.S. President Donald Trump has twice in recent days suggested it was up to Ukraine and Zelenskiy to take steps to ensure the talks were successful. In an interview with U.S. website Ax...

February 18, 2026 10:38 AM

Ukraine, Russia hold peace talks in Geneva as Trump puts pressure on Kyiv

Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia concluded the first of two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump pressing Kyiv to act fast to reach a deal to end the four-year conflict. Ahead of the negotiations in Switzerland, Russia carried out airstrikes overnight across swathes of Ukraine, severelydamaging the power network in the southern port city of Odesa. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the attacks left tens of thou...

February 16, 2026 3:10 PM

Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for second round of Iran-US talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported, as tensions persist amid a US military buildup in the region. According to Tehran, the negotiations will be indirect and mediated by Oman. Washington has indicated it wants broader issues addressed, including Iran’s ballistic missile programme and its support for regional allies. “The foreign minister has arrived in Geneva at the head...

October 22, 2025 10:47 PM

India stresses inclusive, sustainable growth at UNCTAD conference in Geneva

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, led India’s delegation at the XVIth Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, underlining the nation’s growing economic stature and commitment to sustainable, inclusive development. Addressing the conference, Goyal highlighted India’s transformation into one of the top five global economies, maintaining an average annual growth of over seven per cent over the past three years. He noted that ...

October 15, 2025 11:05 AM

India elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council for seventh time

India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time, securing a three-year term starting next year. In a post on X, Permanent Representative P. Harish said the election “reflects India’s unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms.” He added that India looks forward to serving this objective during its tenure. In its nomination, India said the candidature “reflects our dedication to advancing the principles of human ...