At least 11 dead in Haiti earthquake: Govt spokesman
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 7 : A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck just off the northwest coast of Haiti late Saturday, killing at least 11 people and causing damage to buildings in the Caribbean nation, authorities said. The epicenter of the quake was located about 19 kilometers (12 miles) northwest of the city of Port-de-Paix, the US Geological Survey […]
UNSC reform process depends on will, political commitment of member states: GA President Espinosa
By: Yoshita Singh United Nations: The UN Security Council reform process depends on the will and political commitment of member states and there is need also for further dialogue with the permanent five members, General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa said, emphasizing she will ensure there are “good co-facilitators” to push the negotiations forward. India […]
India, Russia agree to expand nuclear collaboration in third countries
New Delhi, Oct 5: India and Russia Friday signed a pact to further enhance cooperation in the area of nuclear energy and agreed to expand collaboration in the arena in third countries. A joint statement said the two sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthen global non-proliferation, and Russia expressed its support for India’s membership […]
Russia reiterates support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC
New Delhi, Oct 5 : Russia Friday reaffirmed its “unwavering support” to India for a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council as both nations called for reform of the powerful UN organ to better reflect the current world order and make it more effective in dealing with emerging global challenges. The strong backing […]
CAATSA sanctions waiver intended to wean countries off Russian equipment: WH
Washington, Oct 6 : After India formally signs the mega USD 5.4 billion S-400 missile defence deal with Russia, which places it in the bracket of a potential American sanction, the Trump administration said the presidential waiver granted by the Congress in this regard is narrow and intended to wean countries off Russian equipment. “The (CAATSA […]
Going extra length to find substitute for Iranian oil for countries like India: WH
Washington, Oct 5 : The United States is going an extra length for countries like India and Iraq to find substitute for Iranian oil, the White House said. The White House said Thursday as it reiterated its warning to all purchaser of Iranian oil to bring it down to zero by November 4 or face […]
UN blasts India’s deportation of Rohingya to Myanmar
Geneva, Oct 5 : The UN slammed Friday India’s deportation of seven Rohingya men to Myanmar despite warnings they could face persecution in a country where the military is accused of genocide against the Muslim minority. The UN refugee agency said it was “greatly concerned” for the safety and security of the seven men who […]
Trump’s counter terrorism strategy identifies LeT, TTP as potential threat to US
Washington, Oct 5 : The new National Strategy for Counterterrorism released by the White House here has identified two Pakistan-based militant groups – Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – along with Boko Haram as a potential threat to the United States. In addition to ISIS and al-Qa’ida, dozens of other radical Islamist militant groups […]
US pushes Pakistan for effective campaign against ‘terrorists’
Washington, Oct 5 : The Trump administration in its meetings with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi this week talked about the suspension of security assistance since early this year and the importance that they place on them renewing an effective campaign against “terrorists”, the White House said. Qureshi, met the National Security Advisor John Bolton […]
Chinese effort to meddle US elections, influence opinion unprecedented: Bolton
Washington, Oct 5 : China has mounted an unprecedented effort to not only meddle American elections, but also shape the public opinion of the country, which makes pale the efforts of other countries through lobbying, the White House alleged as it fielded the vice president to issue a strong warning to China and make Americans […]
