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UAE publishes paper on urgent threat of global water scarcity

Published by the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the sidelines of the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the discussion paper is intended to serve as a global call to action and an open invitation to members of the international community to work together in new ways to address the emerging challenge of global water scarcity.

2023-10-02T16:44:24.161907+00:00 IST

Let us embrace Gandhi’s message, invest in peace: UNGA President

“There is no way to peace, peace is the way. Today’s International Day of Non-Violence marks the birth anniversary of #MahatmaGandhi - a beacon of peace & non-violence,” posted the UNGA President on the social media platform, X.

2023-10-02T16:38:05.368693+00:00 IST

Donald Trump arrives in NYC ahead of civil fraud trial

Former US President Donald Trump arrived on Monday morning at a courthouse in lower Manhattan, New York City, where a civil trial against him is scheduled to begin.

2023-10-02T14:42:12.866746+00:00 IST

"It makes every Indian proud to see...": India's Mission to UN

Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said that every Indian is proud to see the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the UN Headquarters in New York.

2023-10-02T12:09:23.673561+00:00 IST

"US will not walk away from Ukraine": Joe Biden

Hours after the short-term spending bill was passed to avoid a government shutdown, US President Joe Biden on Sunday assured that Washington will “not walk away” from supporting Ukraine, CNN reported.

2023-10-01T21:37:54.073395+00:00 IST

US: In fresh tensions, GOP leader vows to oust McCarthy

In a fresh set of political drama unveiling in the United States, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy challenged Republican representative Matt Gaetz to “bring on” the motion to oust him, after the GOP leader announced about the same, CNN reported on Sunday.

2023-10-01T21:18:46.583526+00:00 IST

Top US officials laud strategic relations between India-US

Terming the India-US ties one of the most defining partnerships, several top Biden administration officials praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s commitment to this bond, calling him the “architect” of modern US-India relations.

2023-10-01T20:10:50.181879+00:00 IST

"Reject terrorism in all forms": US condemns Turkey suicide blast

The United States condemned the suicide blast near the Turkish Interior Ministry and expressed solidarity with their NATO ally and the Turkish people.

2023-10-01T19:33:52.967850+00:00 IST

US condemns China for imposing life sentence on Uyghur academic

A US-based human rights organisation recently reported that Dawut, aged 57, had lost her appeal against her initial conviction dating back to December 2018, on charges of "endangering state security."

2023-10-01T14:25:49.913674+00:00 IST

US accuses China of disinformation, Beijing hits back

The US State Department's accusation of China expanding its disinformation efforts has been met with a counterclaim from Beijing's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CNN reported, adding that the Chinese ministry said the State Department's report itself constitutes disinformation.

2023-10-01T12:29:33.066622+00:00 IST

Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine as shutdown narrowly averted

Biden has called upon Congress to pass separate funding for Ukraine, emphasising its importance in the ongoing conflict with Russia. This plea comes after a stopgap funding measure initially included aid for Ukraine but ultimately dropped it.

2023-10-01T10:46:48.136039+00:00 IST

Success of G20 is success of India-US partnership: Jaishankar

Hailing India's success in hosting the G20 summit this year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's approach towards the International summit was a success of the India-US partnership.

2023-10-01T05:59:38.476833+00:00 IST

'New India is an India of Chandrayaan, CoWIN, 5G...": Jaishankar

While addressing the event, Jaishankar said, "So I mentioned this to you because it's a great achievement (success of Chandrayaan-3)... Yes, we've joined the special club, but today in many ways, the new India is an India of Chandraayan, it's an India of CoWIN, it's an India of 5G."

2023-10-01T05:11:36.058413+00:00 IST

US: Senate passes stopgap funding bill, averts shutdown

With 88 to 9 votes, the Senate passed the measure after the US House abruptly reversed course and passed a bipartisan bill to extend government funding hours before the deadline. 

2023-10-01T02:51:05.062399+00:00 IST

'India, US see each other as desirable...partners: Jaishankar

Stating that there is no limit to the India-US relationship, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that today, New Delhi and Washington see each other as desirable, optimal, comfortable partners.

2023-10-01T02:12:30.477103+00:00 IST

US expresses concern over Serbian military build-up near Kosovo

Following deadly clashes at a monastery in northern Kosovo, Serbia deployed advanced tanks and artillery to the region.

2023-09-30T18:55:39.592349+00:00 IST

US Congress House Session starts with Sikh prayer

“Today we are here for a very historic event. Today for the first time ever in the history of US Congress, the House session started with a Sikh prayer. Giani Jaswinder Singh offered the prayer. So, this is a very, very happy occasion for the Sikh community, for the whole global Sikh community..”

2023-09-30T06:56:36.972704+00:00 IST

Indian, US Army carry out joint tactical exercise in Alaska

The Indian and US Armies carried out a joint tactical exercise in Alaska as part of the ongoing Exercise Yudh Abhyas.

2023-09-30T04:37:48.205222+00:00 IST

'India took G20 presidency aiming to bring world together'

Lauding India’s G20 presidency for “bringing the wold together”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi managed to install new energy in sustainable development, green growth and digital delivery.

2023-09-30T01:54:11.802706+00:00 IST

"Those who talk about terrorism, represent a small minority"

Emphasising that the Modi government has paid a lot of attention to the issues of the Sikh community, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the extremist elements are just a “small minority” and do not represent the entire community.

2023-09-30T01:11:39.658811+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Raimondo, Austin; attends meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with the US Defence Industry at US-India Business Council and discussed about strategic convergence and technology collaboration.

2023-09-30T00:31:59.875178+00:00 IST