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Israel claims to have hit approx 140 targets in Gaza
Tel Aviv : The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said that since Saturday, they hit approximately 140 terror targets in Gaza. As per the IDF, the Israel Air Force dismantled military structures and combat compounds using an anti-tank missile.…
“Today, illegal use of force by Israel threaten to blow up entire Middle East”: warns…
New York : Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, warned that the "illegal use of force" by Israel "threatens to blow up the entire Middle East". "Today, the illegal use…
India’s Chairship, UNSC reform, anti-terrorism stand, trade concerns…….
New York : India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026, a firm stand against terrorism, a renewed call for UN Security Council (UNSC) reforms, and alarm over trade-restrictive measures dominated discussions at the BRICS Ministers of Foreign…
“We’re not done yet”: Netanyahu at UNGA as he defends Gaza offensive
New York : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday opened the fourth day of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Debate with a combative speech focused on the war in Gaza and mounting global criticism of Israel's…
“Man of Peace”: Shehbaz Sharif pushes for Trump’s Nobel nomination, credits him…
New York : Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Friday, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dedicated a significant portion to praising Donald Trump, expressing admiration for the US President. Sharif…
India lampoons Sharif’s ‘victory’ claims; declares won’t bow to Pak’s Nuclear blackmail
United Nations; For Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif devastated air force bases must be a sign of victory and he can "enjoy" it, India has said lampooning his claims of winning the war against Bharat. But it also put him on notice…
India in ‘active touch’ with US administration on H-1B visa issue: MEA
New Delhi; ndia on Friday said that it remains in "active touch" with the US administration with regard to the issue of raised application fee for H-1B visas as it still remains an "evolving situation". External Affairs Minister (EAM) S…
Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. The move could hit the Indian pharmaceuticals sector hard as it is…
Global Dialogue on AI Governance launched at United Nations
United Nations: The Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance was launched at the United Nations. "The question is no longer whether AI will transform our world -- it already is," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said…
India offers expertise to Central American countries
New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has offered India’s expertise to Central American countries in the fields of digital payment system, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture to tackle shared problems. At the…
EAM Jaishankar joins G4 Foreign Ministers in New York, reaffirms call for UN reforms
New York; External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the G4 Foreign Ministers' meeting held in New York, alongside his counterparts from Japan, Germany, and Brazil. The ministers reiterated their long-standing demand for…
Trump to meet Pakistan PM Sharif in Washington; to sign executive orders amid buzz over TikTok deal
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump is set to engage in high-stakes bilateral meetings on Thursday, including a closed-door session with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Oval Office, according to Trump's public schedule…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on UNGA sidelines
New York : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). "Russia's Foreign Minister…
Bangladesh: 244 Awami League leaders, activists arrested for holding flash processions
Dhaka: At least 244 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations were arrested by Bangladesh police after staging a flash procession in Dhaka, local media reported. Addressing a press conference, Dhaka…
EAM Jaishankar hosts meetings on UNSC reform, Pacific outreach
United Nations: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar continued his diplomacy among the top officials gathered here for the high-level session, convening meetings on Security Council reform, and outreach to the Pacific. He also met…
US-India ties strong, talks to resolve differences ‘incredibly productive’: Senior…
New York: US relations with India are "strong" despite the recent "turbulence" and talks to resolve differences over trade and Russian oil purchases are "incredibly productive", according to a senior State Department official.
"We have…
Piyush Goyal meets key foreign, business leaders in New York, discusses trade and energy
Washington: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held a series of meetings with key foreign and business leaders in New York, aimed at strengthening India's trade, investment, and energy cooperation. Goyal on Wednesday…
US State Department confirms policy of ‘complete’ denuclearisation of North Korea
Washington: A State Department spokesperson reaffirmed the United States' policy of pursuing the "complete denuclearisation" of North Korea, days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un voiced openness to engaging with Washington if it drops…
Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, says Kyiv can ‘fight and win’ back territory
Washington: In a major shift in stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine “is in a position to fight and WIN” all of the country “back in its original form.” In a Truth Social Post, Trump said on…
EAM Jaishankar holds round of meetings with foreign ministers of several countries (Ld)
United Nations: Every year, foreign ministers from around the world converge here for the United Nations General Assembly's high-level session, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took the opportunity to catch up with many of them.…
