United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday stressed the need for a global approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, stressing that no country can protect itself from pandemics alone.
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) The Pakistani journalist who drew a sharp response from External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar at the United Nations had clashed with reporters over standing space before a White House news conference by President Donald Trump in April.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and is likely to resume bombing Tehran after the November midterm elections in the US.
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) A growing group of world leaders has used the UN General Assembly to demand an overhaul of the Security Council, arguing that a power structure created in 1945 no longer represents the world it is expected to protect.
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) The Trump administration wants sweeping changes at the United Nations, but its spokesman did not say whether changes to the Security Council should include a permanent seat for India.
United Nations, Sept 26 (IANS) India slammed the "bizarre" attack on India by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif at the General Assembly, reminding the world of Pakistan's "horrendous" role in the 9/11 terrorist attack not far from the UN 25 years ago.
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) In a sabre-rattling speech, Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stammered out a threat, " India, India, India must make no mistake about it", that his country will take "as an act of war" the Indus waters issue.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume expanding a federal immigration database into a nationwide system for checking voter eligibility, setting aside a lower court order that cited privacy and accuracy concerns.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 14 US senators has urged President Donald Trump to withdraw an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, saying his presence would legitimise Moscow while its war against Ukraine continues.
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump has told congressional leaders that his administration is cancelling nearly $1 billion in previously approved federal spending without obtaining Congress’ consent, triggering a fresh confrontation over presidential power and public funding.
