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UN readies Hormuz evacuation plan for hundreds of ships as tensions strain Persian Gulf

UN readies Hormuz evacuation plan for hundreds of ships as tensions strain Persian Gulf

The UN’s International Maritime Organization is drafting an evacuation plan for hundreds of vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf amid weeks of conflict sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez said the plan would activate only if tensions ease, with departures prioritized according to crew conditions and safety.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
UN plastic treaty talks stall as nations fight over how far the deal must go

UN plastic treaty talks stall as nations fight over how far the deal must go

Momentum is sagging at UN talks aimed at forging a landmark treaty against plastic pollution. Negotiators are struggling to agree on the treaty’s scope after directions require coverage across plastic’s full life cycle—from production to pollution. But several countries resist such breadth, slowing progress as positions diverge sharply.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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UN warns emissions at record highs, pledges fall short of preventing devastating warming

UN warns emissions at record highs, pledges fall short of preventing devastating warming

The UN says global emissions have hit a record high and current national pledges won’t prevent severe climate damage. Under present commitments, warming is projected to stay around 2.5C this century, far above the 1.5C target. Big polluters are being urged to make faster, deeper cuts to reverse the trajectory and “bend the curve.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
UN report finds two thirds of world hunger crises hit just 10 countries

UN report finds two thirds of world hunger crises hit just 10 countries

A UN-backed report says two-thirds of the world’s most severe food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries. Sudan, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo accounted for a third of the burden. Conflict is identified as the main driver, and 2026 looks worse as fighting continues alongside climate extremes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
UN adopts first convention to protect workers from uncontrolled biological hazards worldwide

UN adopts first convention to protect workers from uncontrolled biological hazards worldwide

The United Nations, through its International Labour Organization, has adopted the first global convention focused on protecting workers from the harms of uncontrolled biological hazards in the workplace. Announced on Friday, the Biological Hazards in the Working Environment Convention sets a new baseline for safer environments, aiming to reduce devastating health and safety impacts for employees worldwide.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
UN warns climate pledges trail badly leaving 2035 emissions cuts far short

UN warns climate pledges trail badly leaving 2035 emissions cuts far short

The UN says countries’ current carbon-cutting pledges would only deliver about a 10% emissions reduction by 2035—well below what climate goals require. The report also notes it couldn’t build a full global picture because many nations failed to submit plans on time. China’s first absolute target to cut emissions by 7–10% is included in the estimate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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India presses UN chief Guterres for Global South voice and Security Council overhaul

India presses UN chief Guterres for Global South voice and Security Council overhaul

An Indian diplomat met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at UN headquarters to press for UN reforms that strengthen the Global South’s influence. India cited initiatives including the India-UN Development Partnership Fund and urged greater Global South representation in the Security Council. The diplomat also participated in dialogues related to the next UN Secretary General.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Iran Urges UN to Demand US Release Seized Vessel Touska Crew and Families

Iran Urges UN to Demand US Release Seized Vessel Touska Crew and Families

Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani urged the United Nations to press the United States to immediately and unconditionally release the Iranian commercial vessel Touska, its crew, and their families. He said the US capture violates international law and described the seizure as a “hostile act,” escalating tensions through multilateral diplomacy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
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