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India pitches for inclusive political settlement to Afghan crisis
New Delhi: India on Wednesday reaffirmed the need for an inclusive negotiated political settlement to the Afghan crisis and said...
UN nuclear watchdog chief presses for more access in Iran
Tehran: The head of the United Nations' atomic watchdog met Tuesday with Iranian officials to press for greater access in...
China protests passage of US destroyer through Taiwan Strait
Beijing: China on Tuesday protested the passage of a U.S. Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a deliberate...
Threats against peacekeepers major concern: UN Peacekeeping chief
United Nations: Threats against UN peacekeepers, particularly those resulting from malicious acts, is a major concern, the United Nations peacekeeping...
5 dead, 40 injured after SUV speeds into Christmas parade
Waukesha (US): A joyous scene of marching bands and children dancing in Santa hats and waving pompoms turned deadly in...
Xi says China will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia
Beijing: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday said his country will not seek dominance over Southeast Asia or bully its...
Democracy backsliding across the world amid pandemic: Report
Copenhagen: Democracy is deteriorating across the world, with countries notably taking undemocratic and unnecessary actions to contain the coronavirus pandemic,...
Sudan’s military agrees to reinstate ousted PM
Cairo: A deal was reached between Sudan's military and civilian leaders to reinstate Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was deposed...
Half of my heart belongs in India: Ban Ki-moon in book
New Delhi: Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's first diplomatic posting was in India and he developed such a special...
Protests erupt in Pakistan’s Gwadar amid growing backlash against CPEC
Karachi: Massive protests have erupted in Pakistan's port city of Gwadar against unnecessary checkpoints, a severe shortage of water and...