Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day of a proposed seven-day plan and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States on the seventh, but Washington rejected the proposal because it demanded sanctions relief and access to frozen assets at the outset.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) More than 20 countries are introducing or considering age restrictions on social media, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told the UN General Assembly, as leaders sought stronger safeguards for children facing risks from digital platforms and artificial intelligence.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) Speeches by the world’s leading economies at the UN General Assembly revealed a shared fear that the international order is breaking down, but exposed deep divisions over whether the answer lies in stronger multilateralism, greater national sovereignty or forceful unilateral action.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Taiwan has urged the Trump administration to deliver a delayed $14 billion weapons package as quickly as possible, saying its ability to deter Chinese aggression depends on remaining strong and prepared.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has called for an enforceable US-China treaty banning artificial intelligence systems capable of improving themselves without human training, warning that such technology could cause humanity to lose control.
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he plans to visit India in December with a business delegation, calling the economic partnership underused despite a rapidly strengthening relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) Brazil’s tightening presidential contest between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro is pushing investors towards defensive assets and diversified portfolios as markets prepare for possible policy shifts after the election.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) Migrant workers must receive full human rights protections regardless of their legal status, countries have told the UN General Assembly, calling for action against trafficking and exploitation while warning against treating human mobility solely as a security problem.
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) The approaching selection of the next UN Secretary-General has entered the General Assembly debate, with leaders demanding stronger leadership and the Bahamas backing a Caribbean diplomat who could become the first woman to head the world body.
Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) About 2.59 million households in Mexico face some degree of food insecurity, with children in affected homes frequently eating less than required or going to bed hungry, according to newly reported official data.
