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US designates UAE as Major Defence Partner

US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin said that the US looks forward to deepening its security and defence partnership with the UAE to build a more stable and prosperous Middle East region.

2024-09-24T22:26:39.955118+00:00 IST

USISPF commends success of Quad Leaders' Summit

"Canberra, Tokyo, Washington, and New Delhi have strengthened their diplomatic bonds and undertaken joint endeavours and initiatives in one of the most important regions on the planet," the USISPF stated.

2024-09-24T21:59:28.770037+00:00 IST

New York: Anupriya Patel advocates for innovative TB vaccines

In her address, Patel highlighted India's role as the chair of the Stop TB Partnership Board and reiterated the nation's commitment to eliminating TB as a public health problem by 2030. She said that India's TB program has become a "model for the world."

2024-09-24T20:55:56.839700+00:00 IST

'Muhammad Yunus will high-level meeting on Rohingyas issue'

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Hossain said that the Chief Advisor will be addressing UNGA on September 27, prior to which he would be holding meetings and participating in various events.

2024-09-24T19:37:37.413333+00:00 IST

Biden at UNGA says "Putin’s war has failed"

Biden delivered his final address before the UN General Assembly on Tuesday morning in New York City.

2024-09-24T18:04:53.828349+00:00 IST

Indo-Pacific partnerships are building blocs for peace: Biden

Expressing commitment to strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, Biden stated, "At the same time, we're going to continue to strengthen our network of alliances and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. These partnerships are not against any nation. They are building blocks for a free open secure and peaceful Indo-Pacific."

2024-09-24T17:59:13.093860+00:00 IST

UAE President visits National Children's Hospital in Washington

The UAE has been a longtime supporter of the hospital and this latest visit by reflects a continuous commitment to enhancing the care provided to its young patients

2024-09-24T17:29:38.644262+00:00 IST

US President Biden expresses concern over Middle East conflict

US President Joe Biden expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation faced by Gazans and said that "innocents in Gaza are going through hell." He also emphasized the urgent need to address the surge in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

2024-09-24T16:38:07.752766+00:00 IST

"Very good meeting": Ukraine PM on bilateral talks with PM Modi

The two leaders held a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Monday

2024-09-24T16:27:48.456495+00:00 IST

"State of our world unsustainable”: Antonio Guterres at 79th UNGA

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the current state of the world is unsustainable while emphasising that the challenges we face are solvable with cooperation and effective problem-solving mechanisms.

2024-09-24T15:57:22.257193+00:00 IST

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in New York for 79th UNGA session

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in New York on Tuesday to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to a report by Dawn.

2024-09-24T13:08:36.400549+00:00 IST

""Hindus our citizens": Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Md Touhid Hossain has said that Bangladesh's interim government is making every effort possible for the protection of citizens in the country and added that the Hindus in Bangladesh are the citizens of the country.

2024-09-24T13:02:14.108082+00:00 IST

PM Modi's US visit highlights India’s role in world diplomacy

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the US highlights India's role in global diplomacy, particularly amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He noted that India, under Modi's leadership, is taking a clear and active stance, adding that this shift is notable, as India, an Asian power, is in a position to mediate in a conflict in Europe.

2024-09-24T12:12:33.704329+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets members of ‘Overseas Friends of BJP’ in US

In a social media post on X, Vijay Chauthaiwale wrote, "In spite of his hectic schedule in New York, PM @narendramodi ji spared time this morning to interact with key volunteers of OFBJP USA. In his inspiring, powerful and yet informal talk, he guided us on how to spread information about massive transformation taking place in India."

2024-09-24T07:16:38.820403+00:00 IST

India can play important role in peace negotiations: Slovak Prez

"It is impossible to have peace summits without one part of the conflict, that is Russia but I think India can play a very important role in these peace negotiations in the future," he said.

2024-09-24T02:17:14.464739+00:00 IST

Social activist from Odisha advocates for paid menstrual leaves

From the state of Odisha to the global stage of the United Nations General Assembly, Ranjeeeta Priyadarshini has come a long way to put forward her voice on the issue of paid period leaves that had sparked significant conversations around menstrual health and well-being of women.

2024-09-24T01:49:17.389695+00:00 IST

Great opportunities for collaboration between US, India: MIT Dean

Chandrakasan, who was also the moderator of the CEO meeting with PM Modi, said on Monday, that he was honoured to convene the meeting and they discussed a wide range of topics pertaining to artificial intelligence, biotechnology, pharma, low-cost computing devices, quantum computing, and semiconductor technologies, among others.

2024-09-24T01:20:03.685698+00:00 IST

PM Modi departs for India wrapping three-day US visit

During his three-day visit, PM Modi attended the QUAD Leaders' Summit, interacted with the Indian diaspora in New York at the 'Modi and US' event, and addressed the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly.

2024-09-24T00:59:55.404236+00:00 IST

'US has long endorsed permanent UNSC seats for India...': Blinken

"Reforming the UN Security Council to better represent the developing world and, more broadly, the world as it is today," Blinken said.

2024-09-24T00:41:11.826580+00:00 IST

'PM Modi reiterated only two-state solution can deliver peace'

"The President of Palestine thanked the Prime Minister for the assistance that India had provided, including on political issues and hoped that India would continue to play its role in bringing peace to the region," Vikram Misri said.

2024-09-24T00:30:11.708580+00:00 IST

'Zelenskyy thanked PM Modi for peace efforts in Ukraine'

"President Zelenskyy was very appreciative of India's attention to these issues and said that the Prime Minister's visit had been highly appreciated and he thanked the Prime Minister for the efforts that he was making for peace and a pathway to finding a way out of this conflict," Misri said.

2024-09-24T00:27:31.451979+00:00 IST