Trump, Xi toast ties at White House state dinner

IANS | September 25, 2026 6:22 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a conciliatory tone at a White House state dinner, with Xi saying their talks had produced a “common understanding on many issues” and Trump calling for a relationship that promotes prosperity and security.

India reaffirms centrality of national ownership in peacebuilding at UNGA meeting

IANS | September 24, 2026 11:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed the centrality of national ownership in peacebuilding, with Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, participating in the Peacebuilding Commission Ministerial meeting during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, the MEA said on Thursday.

India reaffirms support for Two-State solution at UNGA side meeting

IANS | September 24, 2026 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its clear and consistent support for the Two-State solution, with Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Sibi George attending the High-level Ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New York on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Trump-Xi warmth leaves hard questions open

IANS | September 24, 2026 10:49 PM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke warmly about friendship and cooperation at the White House on Thursday. Their welcoming speeches offered a way to manage the US-China rivalry. They gave little indication that either leader was ready to settle their hardest disputes.

Custodial deaths continue to rise in Bangladesh

IANS | September 24, 2026 9:24 PM

Dhaka, Sep 24 (IANS) As custodial deaths continue to rise in Bangladesh, at least 132 prisoners have died in the first eight and a half months of 2026 across the country, raising renewed questions about overcrowded jails, inadequate healthcare and official accountability, a report has highlighted.