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Is UNSC effective to address contemporary issue: India at UNGA

While addressing the United Nations General Assembly during the Eleventh Emergency Special Session (Ukraine), Kamboj asked, "Has the UN system, and particularly its principal organ, the UN Security Council, based on a 1945-world construct, not been rendered ineffective to address contemporary challenges to global peace and security?"

2023-02-23T22:53:17.091658+00:00 IST

"Pakistan provides safe havens to terrorist and does...": India

At the United Nations General Assembly Eleventh Emergency Special Session, Indian Counsellor Pratik Mathur said, "Pakistan has only to look at itself and its track record as a State that harbours and provides safe havens to terrorists and does so with impunity."

2023-02-23T22:17:45.257790+00:00 IST

USIPF congratulates Ajay on being nominated to head World Bank

Talking about Banga's nomination, USISPF President and CEO, Mukesh Aghi said "Ajay, is a tireless believer in both the strength of US-India ties and strengthening the relationship even further. Ajay has been instrumental in setting up USISPF as a founding board member and a vital pillar in our success over the last five years. Ajay's background in his early years in India, gives him a deep understanding of the emerging market world and bridging the gaps in gender parity and working towards poverty alleviation, issues at the core ethos of the Bank's mission".

2023-02-23T20:13:49.172341+00:00 IST

Sending weapons to Ukraine will add fuel to war: China at UN

Addressing the Eleventh Emergency Special Session on Ukraine in the UN, China's deputy ambassador, hinting towards West countries, said, "The international community should make joint efforts to facilitate peace talks when aired into the Ukraine crisis, brutal facts offer ample proof that sending weapons will not bring peace adding fuel to the fire will only exacerbate tensions."

2023-02-23T19:23:51.770443+00:00 IST

China's threat extends beyond spy balloons

Yet the same lawmakers are not batting an eye at the thought of millions of credit card users' personal financial information being sent to a Chinese government-owned payment processing firm under orders from the US government, reported The Washington Times.

2023-02-23T16:27:59.284941+00:00 IST

Biden nominates Ajay Banga to lead World Bank

US President Joe Biden on Thursday (local time) nominated the former Mastercard chief executive Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank.

2023-02-23T15:53:51.236978+00:00 IST

"War is not the solution. War is the problem," UN chief Guterres

In a remark to the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine, he said, "War is not the solution. War is the problem. People in Ukraine are suffering enormously. Ukrainians, Russians and people far beyond need peace. While prospects may look bleak today, we must all work knowing that genuine, lasting peace must be based on the United Nations Charter and international law. The longer the fighting continues, the more difficult this work will be. We don't have a moment to lose."

2023-02-23T14:46:19.463692+00:00 IST

We will continue to impose further sanctions on Russia: US

Yellen said that their sanctions have had a very significant negative effect on Russia so far.

2023-02-23T12:38:19.184997+00:00 IST

"We would like to see strong condemnation of the war..": Yellen

During the press conference after her speech at the 2023 G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Ministerial in Bengaluru, the secretary said, "It is one of the most significant factors that is reducing growth and causing very negative spillovers in low-income countries. We would like to see the IMF negotiate an agreement to lend to Ukraine."

2023-02-23T10:19:34.947011+00:00 IST

Ramaswamy is not conventional politician: Indian Diaspora in US

"Vivek Ramaswamy is not a conventional politician, to put it mildly. It will be interesting to see how America reacts to his candidacy," Indiaspora's Executive Director said.

2023-02-23T01:56:20.845518+00:00 IST

UN chief condemns Russian 'affront' in Ukraine

While addressing the eleventh emergency special session two days before the anniversary of Russia's attack, Guterres said, "When you mark Russia's invasion of Ukraine stands as a green milestone for the people of Ukraine and for the International community that invasion is an affront to our Collective conscience."

2023-02-23T01:48:14.333362+00:00 IST

US reiterates commitment to I2U2 grouping

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, who was in Abu Dhabi to attend the I2U2 Sherpas meeting, also attended the I2U2 Business Forum and said that the US is committed to the shared goals of prosperity, peace, and innovation and we are focused on advancing mutually beneficial economic priorities.

2023-02-23T00:56:53.264062+00:00 IST

US welcomes India joining AIM4C on sidelines of I2U2 Sherpas meet

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez who was in Abu Dhabi for the I2U2 Business Forum welcomed Ravi signing a letter expressing the Indian Government's intention to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C).

2023-02-23T00:44:38.478226+00:00 IST

No passengers survived as Arkansas plane crashes

At least five people were killed when the twin-engine plane crashed around noon after departing nearby Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.

2023-02-23T00:12:20.620540+00:00 IST

India gives hope for future: Bill Gates

"India as a whole gives me hope for the future. It's about to become the world's most populous country, which means you can't solve most problems there without solving them at scale. And yet, India has proven it can tackle big challenges. The country eradicated polio, lowered HIV transmission, reduced poverty, cut infant mortality, and increased access to sanitation and financial services," Bill gates said in his blog.

2023-02-22T23:59:36.167152+00:00 IST

Seattle becomes first city in US to ban caste discrimination

The Seattle City Court, on Tuesday, approved the ordinance that amends the city's municipal code to include caste as a protected class, alongside categories such as race, religion and gender identity.

2023-02-22T21:24:28.863573+00:00 IST

After Haley, another Indian-American announces US presidency bid

After Republican leader Nikki Haley, another Indian-American healthcare and tech sector entrepreneur, Vivek Ramaswamy on Wednesday (local time) announced his 2024 US presidential election bid.

2023-02-22T17:17:47.790853+00:00 IST

India 'number one' priority, have reduced wait time for visa: US

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs Julie Stufft said, "India is the number one priority that we are facing right now. We are absolutely committed to getting out of this situation. Anyone in India seeking a visa appointment or visa have to wait for that's not certainly our ideal."

2023-02-22T03:03:18.498554+00:00 IST

"36pc more visas processed across India after Covid-19 pandemic"

While addressing the presser, which was organised by Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs Julie Stufft said, "India is the number one priority that we are facing right now. We are absolutely committed to getting out of this situation. We are people, anyone in India who seeking a visa appointment or visa we have to wait for that's not certainly our ideal."

2023-02-22T01:50:27.983864+00:00 IST

U.S. and China continue to compete on supply chain security

The Washington Times reported that since 2018, the United States has struggled to contain China's industrial rise. Reducing U.S. dependence on China's supply chain is now an established U.S. policy, which Washington has adopted to maintain the upper hand in its superpower rivalry with Beijing.

2023-02-20T04:35:17.069623+00:00 IST

China employs "strategy" for pro-Beijing govt in Canada

Canada's intelligence agency has evidence that China employed "a sophisticated strategy" to seek the return of a minority Liberal government and to defeat Conservative politicians considered to be anti-Beijing in the country's federal election in 2021, the Straits Times reported quoting a Globe and Mail report.

2023-02-19T15:08:38.681221+00:00 IST