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“We call for ceasefire in Gaza”: Somali President at UNGA

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, addressing the 80th UNGA High-Level Debate in New York, urged a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian access for Palestinians. He also warned about fragile states and climate change, while presenting Somalia as proof of progress through international support.

2025-09-25T14:28:59.042867+00:00 IST

Trump swaps Biden portrait with autopen image in Presidential wal

The White House also posted a picture on X of Trump walking and inspecting the pictures at the Walk of Fame.

2025-09-25T11:47:20.895737+00:00 IST

China counters Trump with 2035 climate pledge

A day after US President Donald Trump called the climate science at the United Nations General Assembly the "greatest con job ever", Chinese President Xi Jinping announced ambitious new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at the UN Climate Summit, committing to a 7 per cent to 10 per cent reduction in economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 from peak levels, in a bold counterpoint to the US President's dismissal of the matter.

2025-09-25T08:34:56.605371+00:00 IST

US sanctions two Indians, pharmacy over fentanyl pills

The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two Indian nationals, Sadiq Abbas Habib Sayyed and Khizar Mohammad Iqbal Shaikh, along with an India-based online pharmacy, KS International Traders, for their roles in supplying hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl and other illicit drugs to victims across the United States.

2025-09-25T07:17:31.483199+00:00 IST

India hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meeting in NY

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York, highlighting the progress of a 12-point action plan outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the FIPIC-III Summit.

2025-09-25T06:12:23.511340+00:00 IST

Trump claims to be victim of "triple sabotage at the UN"

US President Donald Trump has alleged a "triple sabotage" at the United Nations headquarters during and prior to his address at the 80th session of the General Assembly, claiming an escalator malfunction, teleprompter failure, and audio issues were deliberate acts to undermine him.

2025-09-25T05:46:43.450110+00:00 IST

Trump-Sharif meet today; TikTok order expected

US President Donald Trump is set to engage in high-stakes bilateral meetings on Thursday, including a closed-door session with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Oval Office, according to Trump's public schedule released by the White House.

2025-09-25T04:22:13.821571+00:00 IST

US-Pak ties "tension point" for India-US: Kugelman

The recent strengthening of US-Pakistan ties has emerged as a significant "tension point" in India-US relations, according to South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, particularly in light of recent geopolitical frictions between Washington and New Delhi.

2025-09-25T03:33:42.938107+00:00 IST

Kugelman slams Trump’s UNGA speech, says no reset on India-US tie

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as "extremely undiplomatic" and reflective of the lack of progress in India-US relations, which has seen its fair share of friction, particularly due to Washington's imposition of additional 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, bringing the total to 50 per cent, in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil.

2025-09-25T03:05:23.101270+00:00 IST

"If India gets trade deal, that would be big confidence-building measure": Michael Kugelman on India-US relations

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has highlighted the importance of trade talks between India and the United States, stating that a potential trade deal could serve as a major confidence-building measure and help stabilise the bilateral relationship while easing tensions.

2025-09-25T01:26:57.014825+00:00 IST

“You can buy oil from any nation in world, just not Russia,” US

"There are lots of oil exporters in the world. India doesn't need to buy Russian oil. India buys Russian oil because it is cheaper. Nobody wants to buy Russian oil; they have to sell it at a discount. India has decided to make the trade-off to buy cheaper oil and look the other way, which is giving money to a guy who's murdering thousands of people every week," Wright told ANI.

2025-09-25T01:15:01.275280+00:00 IST

US looks forward to "more energy trade with India"

"I am a huge fan of India. We love India. We look forward to more energy trade, more interactions back and forth with India," Wright said while addressing a press conference at the New York Foreign Press Centre.

2025-09-25T00:56:34.255561+00:00 IST

"H-1B policy to prioritise investment in America": MacLeod

The US State Department's Hindustani Spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod, on Thursday underlined Washington's stance on H-1B visas and reiterated concerns over continued trade with Russia, particularly in the context of oil imports, amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

2025-09-25T00:50:48.809417+00:00 IST

US Secy Rubio meets Russian counterpart on UNGA sidelines

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2025-09-24T23:44:18.373434+00:00 IST

US acknowledges ‘turbulence’ with India but maintains positive

A senior State Department official has acknowledged "turbulence" in the relationship but stressed that US-India ties remain "on a positive trajectory" despite President Donald Trump's public expressions of frustration.

2025-09-24T23:08:21.600054+00:00 IST

Macron urges Iran to release hostages

In a post on social media platform X, Macron wrote, "I met with Iranian President @drpezeshkian on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. First and foremost, I reiterated my demand: Cecile Kohler, Jacques Paris, and Lennart Monterlos -- state hostages arbitrarily detained in Iran under inhumane conditions -- must be released immediately."

2025-09-24T22:40:25.966430+00:00 IST

“India is a very important country for Panama”: President Mulino

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino, in an exclusive conversation with ANI, has underlined the importance of India-Panama ties, describing India as a strategic partner and highlighting prospects for greater collaboration.

2025-09-24T18:27:05.011325+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar hosts L69-C10 joint ministerial in New York

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the second L69 and C10 Joint Ministerial in New York, stressing Global South unity for UN Security Council reforms. He also met Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the sidelines.

2025-09-24T18:09:22.318531+00:00 IST

'Iran will never seek to build a nuclear bomb'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his address at the United Nations General Assembly, has said that Iran has "never sought and will never seek to build a nuclear bomb".

2025-09-24T17:48:05.836388+00:00 IST

Philippines Foreign Secretary hails strengthening India ties

Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro praised the growing India-Philippines ties, particularly in defence and infrastructure. She highlighted long-standing cooperation and recent agreements, while emphasizing the partnership's role in regional security and addressing the South China Sea issue through peaceful solutions.

2025-09-24T16:57:48.692213+00:00 IST