A UN event at headquarters in New York celebrated the Indian Navy’s traditional stitched-plank sail vessel INSV Kaundinya’s maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat. Co-organised by the Indian and Oman missions, the programme highlighted centuries-old Indian Ocean trade routes and peaceful maritime exchange, while speakers linked the theme to today’s shipping-route pressures. Indian officials referenced tensions around West Asia’s waterways, stressing cooperation, trust, and the Law of the Sea framework as oceans governance needs shared purpose.
The US has updated a proposed UN resolution urging Iran to stop attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz, amid claims the waterway could reopen on Saturday. However, the changes are unlikely to stop China and Russia from vetoing the measure, leaving the standoff and shipping uncertainty unresolved.
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Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York during the International Migration Review Forum. Singh delivered India’s national statement, stressing digital innovation in migration governance and urging a more effective United Nations. The Indian Mission also commemorated Operation Sindoor, underscoring India’s engagement on migration-related priorities.
India, ahead of the UN General Assembly, is pushing for a more humane migration approach built on inclusion and stronger safeguards against irregular migration and human trafficking. The proposal aims to uphold migrants’ rights and safety at every point of their journey, adopting a holistic framework that goes beyond enforcement to address protection throughout the migration process.
The US and its Gulf allies have tabled a UN resolution warning Iran of sanctions unless it halts attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal also demands Iran stop illegal tolls and disclose mine locations, while emphasizing freedom of navigation and calling for a humanitarian corridor to move aid safely.
Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh will represent India at a UN conclave on migration in New York next week. The meeting will focus on how migration connects to the Sustainable Development Goals and will review progress under the Global Compact on Migration. India is expected to highlight its e-Migrate initiative, reinforcing its commitment to migrant communities.
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UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock called for renewed commitment to the UN Charter as tensions rise, taking aim at Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace.” She argued the UN’s strength lies in its inclusive structure where every nation has a voice, and said reform is needed to tackle today’s complex global challenges effectively.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the immediate restoration of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that heightened tensions are already disrupting maritime movement. He stressed that uninterrupted passage through this vital chokepoint underpins global trade and energy supply chains, with major oil shipments depending on safe, open transit.
UN agencies warn that rising heatwaves are undermining global food systems as farmers and fishers face worsening conditions. Yields are dropping and harvests are failing more frequently, threatening supply and livelihoods. The agencies say the outlook will keep deteriorating unless climate change is urgently addressed.
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