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World Politics & Diplomacy 28 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

UN Nuclear Chief Says Iran Has Not Tried to Repair Sites Damaged in U.S. Strikes

Iran has not made any visible attempt to repair nuclear facilities damaged in U.S. strikes, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said, underscoring the lingering uncertainty around the country’s atomic programme. The assessment comes as inspectors press for greater access and as Western powers weigh how to respond to the absence of transparency.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors04 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

U.S. Military Ends Legacy Nuclear Missile Launch Detection Program as Next-Gen System Nears

The U.S. military has shut down a long-running program used to detect nuclear missile launches, marking a significant transition in the architecture of strategic warning. A newer system has been operational since 2011, and officials are now preparing for the next generation of launch-detection capability, which could be fielded within 12 months.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:38 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for Next UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth informal straw poll in the contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general, sharpening the field as candidates intensify lobbying ahead of the formal selection process. The latest round underscores how closely watched the race has become, with diplomatic sources and reporting indicating that Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her position, though the outcome remains unsettled.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:11 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth straw poll on candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, sharpening the contest as diplomats weigh regional balance, gender, and geopolitical acceptability. Early reporting suggests Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her standing after an active lobbying push during the UN General Assembly, while the field remains fluid and politically sensitive.

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World Politics & Diplomacy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Viktor Orbán for UN Chief in Diplomatic Shake-Up

The Trump administration is reportedly considering Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a possible candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that would place one of Europe’s most polarizing nationalist leaders at the center of global diplomacy. The prospect underscores how sharply Washington’s approach to multilateral institutions could shift if the reported discussions advance, while also raising questions about support from other major powers and the future direction of the UN itself.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 11:40 PM IST

Trump Administration Rejects All Current UN Chief Options, Seeks Fresh Candidates

The Trump administration has moved to block all current options in the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, according to Politico, and is pressing for new candidates to enter the field. The intervention adds a late-stage political shock to an already fluid succession contest and could reshape the balance of support inside the Security Council.

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Global Health & Biotech10 Oct 2026, 02:09 AM IST

US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court in Escalating Clash Over War Crimes Accountability

The United States has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, intensifying a long-running confrontation over the court’s jurisdiction and its investigations into alleged war crimes. The move marks one of Washington’s most forceful rebukes of the tribunal and is likely to deepen tensions with allies and human rights advocates who view the ICC as a cornerstone of international justice.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM IST

UN Gender Snapshot Exposes the Odds Against a Woman Secretary-General

A new UN-backed gender snapshot underscores how far the global system remains from parity, even as the race for the next secretary-general begins to sharpen. The data lands at a politically sensitive moment, reviving scrutiny of whether the United Nations is prepared to elevate a woman to its top post for the first time in its history.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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