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Nasrallah’s death justice for victims: US President Biden

US President Joe Biden on Friday spoke about Hezbollah and its leader Hassan Nasrallah and said they were responsible for killing Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians over several decades. He also said that Nasrallah's death "is a measure of justice for his many victims."

2024-09-28T19:27:25.889166+00:00 IST

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov backs India, Brazil's bid for UNS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia's support for India and Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

2024-09-28T18:12:29.517418+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets 'sartorial brother' Foreign Minister

Jaishankar called Baptiste his 'sartorial brother'

2024-09-28T18:06:53.733068+00:00 IST

“Pakistan facing its Karma”: Jaishankar at UNGA

In a sharp reply to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that Islamabad's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed, and the country "can have no expectation of impunity."

2024-09-28T18:03:35.436990+00:00 IST

US Select Committee on China urges halt on Chinese drones

The SCCCP requested Congresspeople John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi to stop using Chinese drones as the CIA, the Director of National Intelligence, and numerous government personnel stay in Fairfax County

2024-09-28T15:43:50.538536+00:00 IST

Path to diplomacy may seem difficult, but necessary: Blinken

Hours after the Israeli military launched a series of air strikes on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Friday reiterated his concerns, saying that "diplomacy is the best path forward."

2024-09-28T13:22:24.401759+00:00 IST

Harris vows to revive border security bill

Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to revive a bipartisan border security bill that would have hired more border agents, increased immigration judges, and combated the fentanyl crisis. Harris accused former President Donald Trump of sabotaging the bill to use the border issue for political gain. She promised to sign the bill into law if elected President.

2024-09-28T04:27:27.692606+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Denmark, UAE at UNGA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) met his counterparts from Denmark, Abu Dhabi, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Singapore.

2024-09-28T01:11:36.775938+00:00 IST

Partnership between India and US is strong: Pentagon

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh asserted that the partnership between India and the US is strong. She also said that the Quad alliance is built on the core principles of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

2024-09-28T00:17:11.860148+00:00 IST

Look forward to strengthening India-US partnership: Vinay Kwatra

Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the former Foreign Secretary of India and recently appointed Ambassador of India to the US, expressed gratitude after presenting his credentials to President Joe Biden on September 18.

2024-09-27T23:55:47.418086+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus meets Maldives President Muizzu

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a bilateral meeting with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the 79th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2024-09-27T22:50:03.878012+00:00 IST

Protests erupt outside UN as Muhammad Yunus addresses UNGA

Demonstrations erupted outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York as Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2024-09-27T22:09:12.368917+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar reiterates India's dedication to BIMSTEC

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's dedication to strengthening ties with BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) during a meeting of foreign ministers on Friday.

2024-09-27T21:25:42.946848+00:00 IST

Had productive meeting with Donald Trump: Zelenskyy

Sharing a post on X, Zelenskyy wrote, "I had a very productive meeting with Donald Trump. I presented him our Victory Plan, and we thoroughly reviewed the situation in Ukraine and the consequences of the war for our people. Many details were discussed. I am grateful for this meeting. A just peace is needed."

2024-09-27T20:16:47.714363+00:00 IST

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay backs India's bid for UNSC seat

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay voiced support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), citing the country's significant economic growth and leadership in the Global South.

2024-09-27T19:47:14.215154+00:00 IST

Muhammad Yunus advocates for return of Rohingyas to Myanmar

Chief Advisor to the interim Bangladesh government, Muhammad Yunus, emphasised the need for Rohingyas to return to their homeland, Rakhine in Myanmar, with security and rights. Yunus' remarks came while he addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday.

2024-09-27T19:27:13.050930+00:00 IST

Gen Z making us revisit values our people stood in 1971: Yunus

"I stand in this parliament of nations, thanks to a transformation that Bangladesh witnessed this July and August. The power of the ordinary people, particularly our youth, presented to our nation an opportunity to overhaul many of our systems and institutions," Yunus said at the 79th session of the UNGA.

2024-09-27T17:42:07.444111+00:00 IST

'No place in Iran where Israel's long arm can't reach'

Stressing that the war will end if Hamas lays down its arms, he said, "As far as hostages, I have a message for Hamas captors. Let them go, all of them. Those alive today, must be returned alive and the remains of those whom you brutally killed must be returned to their families. Those families here today and those in Israel."

2024-09-27T16:32:34.235166+00:00 IST

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif once again raises Kashmir bogey at UNGA

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday once again raked up the Kashmir bogey in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. He called on New Delhi to enter a dialogue with Islamabad for a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

2024-09-27T16:02:34.992747+00:00 IST

Challenges US faces in tackling with China overwhelming: Ex-NSA

Robert C O'Brien stated that the challenges the United States faces in dealing with China on the global stage are "almost overwhelming" and surpass some of the most difficult crises in the country's history.

2024-09-27T12:47:39.296746+00:00 IST

China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank, claim US officials

A satellite image from March 10, captured by Maxar Technologies, shows the Zhou-class sub, with its signature x-shape tail, docked at the port. Furthermore, Maxar imagery reviewed in June shows that the sub did not return to the pier.

2024-09-27T11:24:18.089905+00:00 IST