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A powerful push for international solidarity against smuggling emerged from New Delhi, as FICCI CASCADE Chairman Anil Rajput petitioned the United Nations to proclaim February 11 as 'International...
India has vehemently rejected a United Nations report concerning refugees from Myanmar, labeling its observations as 'biased and baseless.' The report, authored by a UN expert, suggested that Myanmar...
India's persistent push for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is gaining significant momentum, backed by a growing list of international allies. The UNSC, tasked with...
India has once again been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council, securing a seat for the 2026-28 term. This marks India's seventh term on the prestigious council, highlighting its...
The Patiala House Court in Delhi has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati. During the hearing, Delhi Police informed the court that Chaitanyananda Saraswati had...
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi will commence the Bihar Assembly election campaign with the 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' in the Seemanchal region of Bihar from September 24 to 27. A Congress Working...
Antonio Guterres delivered a sobering assessment of the state of global security during a UN Security Council session. The Secretary-General warned that respect for foundational international norms...
A severe humanitarian crisis is gripping Afghanistan, pushing impoverished families to sell their own children in exchange for food, medicine, or debt relief. Recent reports from Ghur province...
Diplomats and scholars gathered in New York for a special presentation by India and Oman on the INSV Kaundinya expedition. The vessel, built using ancient methods without modern fasteners or engines,...
In a fiery address from Bahia, Brazil, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has leveled explosive charges against Donald Trump. The Brazilian leader claims the U.S. President seeks to dismantle the...
India delivered a strong condemnation of Pakistan at the United Nations, criticizing Islamabad's hypocrisy on human rights and its long-standing support for terrorism. Indian officials dismissed...
The United Nations Security Council has granted a travel ban exemption to Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, enabling him to travel to India from October 9 to 16. This exemption falls...
Following a general meeting, Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, made a significant statement. In an interview with Arab News, Dujarric asserted...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to end the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, revealing that his initiative has garnered considerable support. Trump expressed optimism...
US Vice President JD Vance stated that Russia needs to "wake up and accept reality" regarding its ongoing war against Ukraine. Vance, speaking on Fox News, emphasized the United States' continued...
A female official within the Pakistani delegation at the United Nations has become the subject of considerable discussion. The woman, seen seated behind Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, has prompted...
Iran faces renewed challenges as the United Nations (UN) has reimposed sanctions related to its nuclear program. These sanctions include arms embargoes, restrictions on missiles capable of carrying...
At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay strongly advocated for significant reforms within the United Nations Security Council...
During the UN General Assembly, Indian diplomat Petal Gahlot delivered a strong statement, directly addressing Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and urging him to take action against terrorism....
Former United States President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a potential breakthrough in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated the existence of a deal...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). His speech occurred amidst strong criticism from numerous world leaders regarding Israel's actions in...
During a recent United Nations General Assembly meeting, questions arose regarding the functionality of both an electric escalator and a teleprompter used by former US President Donald Trump. Trump...
Former US President Donald Trump has accused the United Nations of orchestrating a 'triple sabotage' against him during a recent event. The allegations stem from three incidents: an escalator...
People from dozens of countries, over 50 ships, and a single mission – to break the siege of Gaza and deliver aid to the starving people there. Is the 'Global Sumud Flotilla' truly the last hope for...
Turkey, a country close to Pakistan, has once again brought up the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referenced the ceasefire between India...
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a significant address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The central theme of his speech will be the revitalization of...
Saudi Arabia and France co-hosted a summit at the United Nations to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The summit occurred following the recognition of Palestine as a state by the United...
President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Trump's address to the UNGA marks his first speech to...
French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's official recognition of the Palestinian state, a move that followed similar recognitions by the United Kingdom and Canada. The announcement was...
Following announcements recognizing Palestine, the United Kingdom has released a revised map depicting Palestine as a separate nation situated adjacent to Israel. Similarly, the iconic Eiffel Tower...
Amidst ongoing tensions with the United States, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today. This meeting will take place in New York on...
Ahead of a crucial meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced a setback. A European country has declared its intention to officially recognize Palestine as an independent nation....
India joined 141 other nations in voting for a UN General Assembly resolution on Friday. The resolution supports the 'New York Declaration,' which advocates for a peaceful resolution to the Palestine...
India voted in favor of a resolution at the UN General Assembly that supports a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue and the two-state (two-country) plan. This resolution, also known as the...
France's Foreign Ministry has refuted U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's assertion that France's recognition of Palestinian statehood undermined ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. In a response...
The French Foreign Ministry has directly responded to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assertions that France's recognition of Palestinian statehood undermined ceasefire talks between Israel and...
India has stated at the United Nations (UN) that it is prepared to support diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war swiftly. Parvathaneni Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the UN,...
Following a conversation between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, India reiterated its support for a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict in...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, primarily focusing on the ongoing Ukraine conflict and its global implications....
The United States has taken a significant step ahead of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly meeting. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud...
Foreign Ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The 57 member states of the OIC collectively demanded the revocation of Israel's membership in...
A recent United Nations report revealed that over 2.1 billion people globally are without access to safe drinking water. This means that one in four individuals is compelled to consume contaminated...
A recent report from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has raised concerns for India. The report reveals that the Islamic State Khorasan group (ISIS-K) is gaining strength in Afghanistan, a...
During a meeting of the UN Security Council, Pakistan's Permanent Representative, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, made a statement that has sparked considerable discussion in international circles. He noted the...
China is increasingly concerned about the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), a terrorist organization. At a United Nations meeting on August 20, China called for immediate action against ETIM,...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended greetings to India on its 79th Independence Day, expressing his hope that India would contribute to the ongoing efforts to end the war with Russia....
Following the European Union's stance against Israel, Australia is also mobilizing. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a significant decision regarding Palestine, following the lead...
During a High-Level International Conference at the United Nations on Tuesday, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized the necessity of a 'two-state solution' to...
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed profound worry regarding the escalating humanitarian disaster in Gaza, strongly condemning the ongoing loss of civilian lives. He...
During an emergency special session of the UN Security Council, Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, lauded the recent US strikes against Iran's nuclear sites. He...