Italy elected to UNSC for 2017 in deal with Netherlands
The United Nations General Assembly elected Italy to fill the final U.N. Security Council seat for 2017 on Wednesday after voting between Italy and The Netherlands was deadlocked and the pair agreed to split the two-year term on the council.
Jul 01, 2016, 03:33 AM IST
UN to choose new non-permanent Security Council members
Bolivia heads into the Tuesday vote unopposed and will take over the Latin American seat currently occupied by Venezuela, EFE news reported.
India criticises use of human rights political tool for 'selective shaming'
Taking aim at double standards on human rights, India has criticised its selective invocation as a political tool to go after certain countries.
Oct 31, 2015, 15:02 PM IST
India opposes unilateral embargoes, joins call to lift Cuba sanctions
India reiterated its unambiguous opposition to unilateral embargoes imposed by countries through their domestic laws as New Delhi voted on Tuesday for a resolution calling for an end to the United States embargo against Cuba.
Oct 28, 2015, 09:00 AM IST
India has always been at forefront in promoting Palestinian cause: Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee, who was on Tuesday conferred with the honorary doctorate by Al-Quds University at a ceremony held in Ramallah, said India's solidarity with the Palestinian people and its principled support to the Palestinian cause is rooted in our own freedom struggle.
Oct 13, 2015, 19:31 PM IST
Palestine blames Israel for deadlock in peace talks
Israel brought the peace talks to a deadlock by not halting settlements construction, a Palestinian official has said.
Oct 02, 2015, 14:04 PM IST
Pakistan not in favour of use of proxies against any country: Raheel
Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif has said that his country was against the use of "proxies" against any country even as India raised the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism at the UN General Assembly.
Oct 02, 2015, 13:45 PM IST
'Give up terrorism and let’s talk', Sushma Swaraj's reply to Nawaz Sharif at UNGA
External Affairs Minister Sushama Swaraj on Thursday addressed the United Nations General Assembly and replies to Nawaz Sharif, give up terrorism and let’s talk.
Oct 02, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi praises Sushma Swaraj for 'excellent' speech at UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised External Affairs Sushma Swaraj for her 'excellent' speech at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday night.
Oct 02, 2015, 08:41 AM IST
Israel slams Palestinian president's speech at UN assembly
Israel on Wednesday slammed the speech made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying it was "deceitful" and "encourages incitement and lawlessness" in the Middle East.
Oct 01, 2015, 07:35 AM IST
India-Bangladesh enclaves agreement a model for world: Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held up the India-Bangladesh agreement on enclaves as an example for the world in solving problems.
Oct 01, 2015, 06:20 AM IST
My children taught me to practise what I preach, says Kajol
Actress Kajol, who has been advocating the importance of hygienic environment, thinks government's support is needed for passing on the message of maintaining sanitation standards in the society.
Sep 30, 2015, 12:27 PM IST
Ukraine leader mocks Russia's call for anti-terrorism coalition
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday derided Russia`s call for the creation of an international anti-terrorism coalition, saying the Russians inspire terrorism on their own doorstep and back bellicose puppet governments.
Sep 30, 2015, 09:01 AM IST
France opens war crimes inquiry against Assad regime
French authorities have launched a probe into Syrian President Bashar al-Assad`s regime for alleged war crimes, sources said Tuesday, as world powers sparred at the UN over the embattled leader`s fate.
Sep 30, 2015, 08:58 AM IST
Nigerian president to become oil minister in new Cabinet
President Muhammadu Buhari will hold Nigeria`s oil portfolio in his new Cabinet, rather than trust anyone else with the source of most of Nigeria`s revenue, he told Reuters on Tuesday.
Sep 30, 2015, 04:57 AM IST
Obama, Putin agree militaries to hold talks to avert conflicts in Syria
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Monday to direct their militaries to hold talks to avoid conflict over potential operations in Syria, a US official said.
Sep 29, 2015, 09:03 AM IST
China's Xi Jinping says to commit 8,000 troops for UN peacekeeping force
China will contribute 8,000 troops for a United Nations peacekeeping standby force, China`s President Xi Jinping told the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, a move that could make it one of the largest players in U.N. peacekeeping efforts.
Sep 29, 2015, 03:37 AM IST
Iran`s Rouhani says Syrian regime must not be weakened
Iran`s President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday warned that the Syrian government must be allowed to remain in power to prevent the Islamic State group from taking over the country.
Sep 28, 2015, 07:41 AM IST
PM Modi in Silicon Valley: As it happened on day one
'Digital India' is an enterprise to transform India in a scale unmatched anywhere in the world and it has the potential to make development truly inclusive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while speaking about his ambitious Digital India initiative before a gathering of Silicon Valley CEOs.
Sep 27, 2015, 09:03 AM IST
G4 countries make strong pitch for change in UNSC, says 'we are legitimate candidates for membership'
India, Japan, Germany and Brazil on Saturday declared themselves as "legitimate" candidates for permanent membership of the UNSC as they pushed for its reform in a "fixed timeframe", with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the task should be accomplished immediately.
Sep 26, 2015, 20:35 PM IST
