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'So-called declaration of war..': Pakistan slams Israel at UNHRC, fails to acknowledge Hamas victims
World | Oct 10, 2023, 11:47 PM ISTZaman Mehdi, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, slammed Israel over an "illegal foreign occupation" of Palestine. He requested a moment of silence for those killed in the "occupied Palestinian territory" but failed to mention the 1,000 people killed in Israel.
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Arindam Bagchi likely to become India's new permanent representative to UN: Sources
India | Oct 04, 2023, 01:54 PM ISTSources said the official confirmation of Arindam Bagchi's posting at the UN as India's permanent representative is yet to come but the government has taken the decision on the matter. Bagchi has been serving as a bureaucrat since 1995.
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Daughter of former Uzbek president, who served at UN, indicted in extortion, money laundering case
World | Sep 29, 2023, 04:40 PM ISTCulminating a criminal probe that was opened over a decade ago, the Swiss prosecutors announced the indictment and said Karimova allegedly developed and ran a crime ring known as “The Office” that involved several dozen people and multiple companies.
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Jaishankar admits China vessel' crusades soar in Indian Ocean but says India taking steps to counter
World | Sep 27, 2023, 09:54 PM ISTNotably, the statement from Jaishankar came after Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, claimed that the government would permit a Chinese research vessel to dock at Colombo port in October. According to media reports, Shi Yan 6 ship has entered the Indian Ocean.
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Canada rakes up Nijjar's killing issue at UNGA: 'Worried about foreign interference...'
World | Sep 27, 2023, 07:24 AM ISTRae, on Tuesday, reiterated the stance of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and said that "democracies are under threat due to foreign interference" and cannot bend the rules of state-to-state relations for political expediency". A
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'Few nations set agenda, this can't go on...': Jaishankar as India seeks permanent membership in UN
World | Sep 26, 2023, 09:36 PM ISTWhile addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Jaishankar, who started his speech by saying, "Namaste from Bharat", asserted only a few nations set agenda for the whole but said, "This can't go on indefinitely nor will it go unchallenged".
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Jaishankar's veiled attack on Canada at UNGA: 'Respect territorial integrity, no-interference in...'
World | Sep 27, 2023, 06:15 AM ISTHis response came nearly a week after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, alleged Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistan terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar-- a claim India rejected outrightly.
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Political convenience can't determine response to terrorism: Jaishankar's message to Canada at UNGA
World | Sep 27, 2023, 01:12 AM ISTThe fiery leader, who had given rebuttal replies to Europe and China over multiple issues including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, delivered a staunch reply to Canada.
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Jaishankar meets UNGA President Dennis Francis and UN Chief, both hail India's role in Global South
World | Sep 25, 2023, 11:20 PM ISTJaishankar met Francis at the UN headquarters and thanked him for his presence at the special ‘India-UN for Global South: Delivering for Development’ side event he hosted on Saturday last on the margins of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
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Dominica supports India's bid for permanent UNSC membership, calls Delhi 'important global player'
World | Sep 24, 2023, 11:03 AM ISTHenderson thanked India for providing support in human resource development, education and technical assistance to Dominica and lauded India's successful G20 presidency.
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India plays unparalleled role in mission for better world, serves as guiding light: UNGA President
World | Sep 24, 2023, 08:35 AM ISTUN General Assembly President Dennis Francis heaped praise on India and said that it has played an "unparalleled role" in the global mission for a better, more sustainable world. He said that India's legacy of contributions serves as a guiding light.
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Pakistan PM Kakar again rakes up Kashmir issue at United Nations, India to reply tomorrow
World | Sep 23, 2023, 02:52 AM ISTIndia has repeatedly raised its concern over Pakistan's support of cross-border terrorism and has asserted that terror and talks cannot go together. India has also provided evidence at various international forums of Pakistan's support for Terrorist groups.
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Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is ‘at the cusp’ of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
World | Sep 22, 2023, 11:22 PM IST“There’s no question the Abraham Accords heralded the dawn of a new age of peace. But I believe that we are at the cusp of an even more dramatic breakthrough, a historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia,” Netanyahu said.
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Jaishankar meets QUAD ministers in New York, discuss ways to bolster strategic ties
World | Sep 22, 2023, 08:09 PM ISTNotably, Jaishankar on Friday began a nine-day visit to the US, primarily to attend the annual session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and to host a special event on Global South.
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India pushes international community to question ineffectiveness of UNSC to resolve Ukraine conflict
World | Sep 22, 2023, 09:47 AM ISTThe Secretary reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's view that "this is not an era of war" and said that escalation of hostilities and violence no one's interests.
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Turkish President again rakes up Kashmir issue at UN despite India's staunch reply last year
World | Sep 20, 2023, 12:20 PM ISTErdogan asserted that the issue of Kashmir should be resolved through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan.
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Over 1,200 children died in past five months in conflict-wrecked Sudan, says United Nations
World | Sep 20, 2023, 09:52 AM ISTSudan refugee camps: Sudan plunged into chaos in mid-April, when simmering tensions between the military, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, exploded into open warfare.
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Biden lauds India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor at UNGA: 'Will spur opportunities for...'
World | Sep 19, 2023, 11:57 PM ISTWhile highlighting US efforts to maximize collective investment to deliver consequential results across multiple countries and multiple sectors, Biden made reference to the rail port project.
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'If we get requests...': United Nations chief Guterres reacts amid India Vs Bharat name change row
World | Sep 07, 2023, 06:33 PM ISTDeputy Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Farhan Haq on Wednesday cited the example of Turkey changing its name to Turkiye last year.
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Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on Mali sanctions extension; UK calls move 'reckless use of veto'
World | Aug 31, 2023, 07:48 AM IST13 Security Council members voted in favour of a resolution, drafted by France and UAE, to extend the sanctions by the United Nations and independent monitoring for another year. Russia, during voting, cast a veto, while China abstained from voting on Wednesday.