United Nations, Dec 2 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed the creation of a common administrative platform to provide administrative services to UN Secretariat entities located in each duty station… Continue reading UN chief proposes creating common administrative platform to improve efficiency, reduce costs
Berlin, Dec 2 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders rejected any Ukraine peace deal negotiated “without Ukrainians and Europeans.” Macron said Monday that… Continue reading European leaders reject Russia-Ukraine peace deal shaped without Ukrainians, Europeans
Colombo, Dec 1 (IANS) At least 334 people have lost their lives, and 370 others are still missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, local media reported, quoting… Continue reading Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka’s death toll climbs to 334
Nairobi, Dec 1 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated International Gita Mahotsav, reflecting on the timeless relevance and enduring wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in contemporary times. In Kenya,… Continue reading Indian missions worldwide mark International Gita Mahotsav, showcasing its timeless wisdom
Quetta, Dec 1 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation warned of a worsening human rights crisis in Balochistan, citing a surge in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and widespread abuses committed… Continue reading Rights body reports alarming increase in abuses by Pakistani forces in Balochistan
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said roughly four-hour talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida made “additional” progress on a revised peace plan to end… Continue reading US state secretary says ‘more work to be done’ after talks with Ukraine over revised peace plan
Washington, Nov 30 (IANS) Tesla CEO Elon Musk has defended the H-1B visa programme, saying that the US economy has “benefited immensely” from Indian immigrants. He made the comments in… Continue reading Elon Musk on H-1B: America has been an immense beneficiary of talent from India
Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) The death toll from severe weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen to 153, while at least 191 people remain missing as rescue… Continue reading Cyclone Ditwah havoc pushes Sri Lanka’s death toll to 153; over 190 still missing
Kyiv, Nov 30 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Rustem Umerov as the new head of the Ukrainian delegation to peace talks with the United States, other Ukrainian partners and… Continue reading Zelensky names new head for peace talks with US, Russia
New York, Nov 30 (IANS) Days after reportedly speaking directly with Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump has ramped up his campaign against the country, declaring the airspace… Continue reading Trump declares Venezuela airspace closed after threatening land action
United Nations, Nov 30 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for irreversible progress toward a two-state solution, in a message on the International Day of Solidarity with the… Continue reading UN chief reiterates call for irreversible progress toward two-state solution
Caracas, Nov 30 (IANS) The Venezuelan government denounced the US threat that “seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace,” calling it “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the… Continue reading Venezuela denounces US ‘aggression’ after Trump’s post concerning its airspace
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Continuing India’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, an Indian Air Force plane carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents,… Continue reading Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes of humanitarian relief to Colombo
Quetta, Nov 29 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation drew attention to a serious humanitarian crisis in Balochistan, warning of a surge in systematic oppression and violence perpetrated by the… Continue reading Rights group flags deepening humanitarian crisis in Balochistan
Tripoli, Nov 29 (IANS) Aguila Saleh, speaker of Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives, called on Libya’s High National Elections Commission to immediately implement the law on direct presidential elections and… Continue reading Libyan parliament speaker calls for immediate presidential election
