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United Nations, Sep 22 (IANS) Leaders of the African Union (AU), the European Union and the United Nations met at the UN Headquarters in New York, reiterating support for multilateralism… Continue reading Trilateral meeting of AU, EU, UN reiterates support for multilateralism

New York, Sep 21 (IANS) Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed Canada, Australia, and the UK’s recognition of the State of Palestine and said that the decision is in… Continue reading Palestine welcomes Canada, Australia and UK’s recognition of its statehood

Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Sunday instructed the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to request Interpol to issue a red notice against former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed… Continue reading Bangladesh court orders ACC to approach Interpol for red notices against former minister

London, Sep 21 (IANS) In a coordinated diplomatic move ahead of the high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session this week, three major Western countries — the United Kingdom, Australia,… Continue reading UK, Australia, Canada recognise state of Palestine ahead of UNGA session

Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) Former South Korean Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung on Sunday appeared for questioning by a special counsel team as part of its investigation into former President Yoon… Continue reading South Korea: Former prosecution chief shows up for special counsel questioning over martial law

Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan, demanding the return of the Bagram air base to the United States. Posting on his… Continue reading Trump warns Afghanistan over Bagram airbase, threatens consequences

California, Sep 21 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he has signed a package of laws aimed at protecting immigrants in the US state, with the No Secret… Continue reading US’ state California bans masks for immigration agents during operations

Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) North Korea has not, as of Sunday, disclosed the results of a plenary session of its parliament that was set to take place last week, raising… Continue reading North Korea keeps mum on outcome of key parliamentary session

Tehran, Sep 21 (IANS) Iran’s top security body has announced that the country’s cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog would be “effectively” suspended following a UN Security Council vote… Continue reading Cooperation with IAEA to be suspended: Iran after UNSC fails to lift sanctions

Tehran, Sep 20 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran would not accept “political action and unfair pressure” over its nuclear program, warning such moves could escalate… Continue reading Iranian FM rejects ‘unfair pressure’ as Europe pushes to restore UN sanctions

Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) The US Senate voted to confirm Mike Waltz, a former White House national security adviser, to serve as the US ambassador to the United Nations, filling… Continue reading Former White House national security adviser confirmed as US ambassador to UN

Mexico City, Sep 20 (IANS) Mexican authorities said that the proceeds from a special National Lottery draw held on September 15 will be used to expand protection programs for vulnerable… Continue reading Mexico lottery proceeds to support migrants in US

Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) In a major setback for Indian tech professionals working in the United States and top tech companies, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to significantly… Continue reading Trump tightens H-1B rules, introduces 100,000 USD annual fee

Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, announcing that the Chinese leader has approved the TikTok deal, which… Continue reading Trump speaks to Chinese President Xi, announces TikTok ‘approval’