WORLD
Thrust of UN reform has to be to ‘democratise’ Security Council: UNGA President
United Nations: UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis has said it is “incongruous" that only five countries can exercise certain...
Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations
Kabul: The Taliban Wednesday hailed China's new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is a sign for other...
Flood death toll in eastern Libya’s city of Derna has surpassed 5,100, a health official says
Derna: The death toll from flooding that hit the eastern Libyan city of Derna reached more than 5,000 and was...
US praises India for G20 summit, hails ‘India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor’
Washington: The US lauded India for hosting the G20 summit, calling it a big "success" and hailing the landmark 'India-Middle...
US makes deal with Iran to swap prisoners and release USD 6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
Washington: The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing...
UN body says Lanka fails to address political & democratic reforms, Colombo rejects claims
Colombo: Sri Lanka has failed to address the long-standing challenges of political and democratic reforms, the UN human rights body...
US lawmakers introduce resolution to condemn hatred, xenophobia, and racism after 9/11 attacks
Washington: A group of US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives...
G20’s New Delhi summit declaration sent a ‘positive signal’ to tackle global challenges: China
Beijing: China on Monday said the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration has sent a “positive signal” that the member countries...
UN rights chief calls for ”urgent reversal” to civilian rule in coup-hit African countries
Geneva: The UN human rights chief called on Monday for an “urgent reversal” of military takeovers and return to civilian...
Morocco struggles after rare, powerful earthquake kills and injures scores of people
Marrakech: Follow live updates of a deadly, powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people and causing widespread...