United Nations, Oct 23 (IANS) The World Court has declared that Israel is obligated to uphold international human rights law in the Palestinian territories and work with the UN and other international organisations to provide relief to the people there.
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit virtually later this month, a decision he confirmed during a phone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
United Nations, Oct 23 (IANS) Pakistan has made a renewed attempt to legitimise its terrorism by defending its terrorist brigades sent across to attack India by making the outlandish claim that they are freedom fighters.
Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that he has cancelled his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing a lack of progress in diplomatic efforts.
Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) For the first time in his second term, US President Donald Trump has imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, in his latest bid to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) Indian-American security expert Paul Kapur was officially sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, marking a key appointment of the Trump administration for the region.
United Nations, Oct 23 (IANS) India launched a scorching salvo against Pakistan's campaign against it, saying that Islamabad-backed Pahalgam attack is indelibly fresh in the world's memory and the terrorism sponsor stands exposed before all as "the worst violator of human rights".
Dhaka, Oct 22 (IANS) Bangladesh’s ultimate goal of forming an Islamic Revolutionary Army goes beyond internal consolidation and aims to position the country as a strategic outpost for transnational jihadist operations – serving Pakistan’s geopolitical interests and silencing secular voices, a report cited on Wednesday.
Colombo, Oct 22 (IANS) China's approach towards Buddhism in Tibet depends on three interconnected levers - co-opting religious institutions, building a state-centred narrative and projecting influence internationally. These levers are aimed to reduce Tibet Buddhism to a a manageable part of the state's political structure. The CCP's levers of control showcase impressive reach but fragile depth, a report stated on Wednesday.
Bangkok, Oct 22 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob has termed Pakistan’s allegations of blaming India for recent clashes between Kabul and Islamabad as “unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable” while emphasising that the Taliban regime looks forward to strengthening ties with India "within the framework of national interests".
