‘Democracy is fragile’, Biden says after Trump’s acquittal
Washington: US President Joe Biden has said that the Senate’s acquittal of his predecessor Donald Trump for inciting a mob to storm the Capitol on January 6 was a reminder that democracy was “fragile” and every American had a duty to defend the truth. While the final vote did not lead to the conviction of […]
Firefighters battle Afghan-Iran border blaze for a 2nd day
Kabul: Firefighters struggled for a second day Sunday to battle a massive fire that began when a fuel tanker exploded at a major crossing in Afghanistan’s western Herat province on the Iranian border, officials said. At least 20 people were injured and many of the more than 500 trucks lined up at the Islam Qala […]
Indian-origin employee at UN announces her candidacy for its Secretary-General
United Nations: An Indian-origin employee at the UN has announced her candidacy to be its next Secretary-General, the first person to throw her hat in the ring against incumbent Antonio Guterres, who is seeking a second five-year term beginning January 2022 as chief of the world organisation. Arora Akanksha, 34, working as an audit coordinator […]
EU calls on China to reverse ban on BBC World News channel
Beijing: The European Union on Saturday called on China to reverse its ban on the BBC World News television channel imposed in apparent retaliation for Britain’s pulling of the licence of state-owned Chinese broadcaster CGTN. The EU said in a statement that Beijing’s move further restricted “freedom of expression and access to information inside its […]
Suicide bomber detonates near Somalia’s presidential palace
Mogadishu: Police say a suicide bomber died and seven civilians were wounded when a vehicle exploded near a checkpoint outside the presidential palace in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. Police spokesman Sadiq Ali Adan says the driver defied orders to stop on Saturday morning, and police opened fire as passersby ran for their lives. He says more […]
UN rights body trains spotlight on Myanmar following coup
Geneva: The UN’s top human rights body held an urgent session on Friday to discuss the military coup in Myanmar, facing a call for the release of people “arbitrarily detained” — including civilian government leader Aung San Suu Kyi — and more action by UN officials to increase scrutiny of the country. The Human Rights […]
Agricultural reform domestic issue of India: Leader of UK Parliament
London: Agricultural reform is a domestic policy issue of India, the Leader of the House of Commons has said in Parliament, reflecting the UK government’s stance over the farmer protests in New Delhi. Jacob Rees-Mogg, in response to demands for a debate over the issue in the chamber from Opposition Labour MPs on Thursday, acknowledged […]
China bans BBC from broadcasting for violating reporting guidelines
Beijing: In an apparent tit for tat move, China has banned BBC World News from broadcasting in the country for seriously violating its guidelines for reporting, China’s television and radio regulator has announced. The move comes a week after Ofcom, the British media regulator, revoked the license of Chinese state-owned broadcaster China Global Television Network’s […]
US President Biden announces sanctions against military leaders of Myanmar
Washington: US President Joe Biden has announced a series of sanctions on the military leaders of Myanmar in response to their recent action to overthrow a democratically elected leadership in a coup. Tens of thousands have turned out in street protests against the February 1 coup, which overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically elected government […]
We count on India for its contribution to multilateralism as a force for good: UN Deputy SG
United Nations: A top United Nations official has said that this year, more than ever, the international community counts on India for its contribution to multilateralism as a force for good – from COVID-19 vaccines to climate action and peacekeeping. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, addressing the inaugural session of the World Sustainable Development Summit […]
