Geneva, Sep 25 (IANS) British Labour Party MP John McDonnell called on the UK government to play a more proactive role in addressing the human rights abuses committed by Pakistani authorities in Balochistan. He also cited Britain’s colonial history as a basis for its “special responsibility.”
Suva, Sep 25 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, handed over 12 agricultural drones to Fiji's Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, in Lautoka, as part of efforts to support more efficient, technology-enabled and sustainable sugarcane production in Fiji.
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sudhakar Dalela, participated in the Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on the sidelines of the 81st session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and reaffirmed India's steadfast partnership with the LDCs.
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker in New York, with discussions held on developments across various sectors of bilateral cooperation, including energy security, the recently enacted Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), civil nuclear cooperation, Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology (TRUST) and the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture initiative.
Islamabad, Sep 25 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation has condemned the escalating violence against women in Pakistan, highlighting an entrenched culture of victim-blaming, harassment and so-called “honour” killings across the country.
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif evaded questions on terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed during his visit to the United Nations headquarters for the 81st UN General Assembly, refusing to address pointed questions over Islamabad’s alleged links to terrorism, according to media reports.
United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar continued his high-level diplomacy for building stronger relations around the world by meeting several foreign ministers and a president.
New York, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Foreign Ministers Ronald Lamola of South Africa and Mauro Vieira of Brazil who jointly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack last year and reaffirmed their commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism.
Kathmandu, Sep 25 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed establishing a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, led by Nepal, India and China, to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing climate-related risks in the Himalayan region.
Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping used military honours, conciliatory language and a lavish White House dinner to steady the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship. But their day in Washington produced a framework for managing rivalry, not a settlement of it.
