The United Nations Security Council has recently approved a US-drafted proposal calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. This action comes amid ongoing tensions in the region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has now lasted for eight months.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, that resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians. Guterres emphasised the urgent need to stop the violence, stating that there is no safe place in Gaza and expressing his horror at the tragic loss of innocent lives.

Indian actor-filmmaker Nandita Das emphasised the importance of celebrating films that address health issues such as war trauma, burnout, climate change, mental health, and healthy ageing.

The United States recently exercised its veto power in the UN Security Council to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations. This development came during a vote on a draft resolution that proposed recommending the State of Palestine for full UN membership.

The U.S. Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Gaza.

The External Affairs Minister said the sentiments for changes in the UN system are "very strong, but the challenge has been to get the concurrence for it from certain quarters".