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Rouhani, in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, said the United States had waged 'economic war' against Iran by reimposing unilateral sanctions, which were lifted under the country's 2015 multinational nuclear deal in return for Tehran curbing its nuclear programme. (Photo: File)

No sanctions, no threats: Iran hits out at 'hostile' US approach

'The United States policy vis-a-vis the Islamic Republic of Iran has been wrong from the beginning', Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

26 Sep 2018 1:48 PM

In his about 35-minute address, he said over the years, history has transpired in the halls of the UN General Assembly. (Photo: File)

India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty: Trump at UNGA

Trump said dreams that fill UNGA hall are as diverse as people who have stood at this podium and as varied as countries represented in UN.

26 Sep 2018 9:06 AM

'As I have said repeatedly, regime change in Iran is not the administration's policy,' national security advisor John Bolton told reporters as he previewed President Donald Trump's week at the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: File)

Not after Iran regime change but vows 'maximum pressure': US

Trump has pulled out of an international agreement to constrict Iran's nuclear deal and restored sanctions.

25 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

Kumar said India has been taking up the issue with Pakistan on inclusion of the Sikh holy shrine in the protocol between India and Pakistan on visit to religious shrines. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Swaraj to raise Kartarpur Saheb issue with Pak foreign minister: MEA

Swaraj will have a meeting with Qureshi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

20 Sep 2018 8:11 PM

Addressing the media persons here Friday, Sirisena said he would use his address at the UN general assembly later this month to make a case for removal of war crimes charges. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka to urge UN to remove war crime charges against its troops

Sirisena, who will lead a delegation to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, will address general debate on September 25.

15 Sep 2018 1:26 PM

There was a debate in Pakistan whether the new Prime Minister would attend the UN session or stay home as part of his austerity drive and focus on economic issues. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan to skip UN General Assembly session to focus on Pak economy

'No, the prime minister is not going. I will lead Pakistani delegation,' foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said.

29 Aug 2018 1:24 PM

The officials of India, Japan and the US reviewed the outcomes of the trilateral infrastructure working group that met in Washington DC in February and agreed to continue to collaborate to promote increased connectivity in the Indo-Pacific, the MEA said. (Photo: ANI)

India, Japan, US align to increase cooperation in 9th trilateral meeting

The 3 sides agreed to remain engaged, strengthen cooperation for a free, open, prosperous, peaceful and an inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

04 Apr 2018 6:12 PM

Eight-year-old Sunita Kol draws water from a hand pump, for her mothers bath at the Khapar Bhatua (headache) village, India.

How the young can do a lot more to help the world use its water resources better

In the international water community, bottom-up youth engagement comes through a variety of civil society networks.

22 Mar 2018 6:32 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) said he hoped that his visit to India will strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various areas like technology, agriculture and other spheres that are changing the world. (Photo: PTI)

India-Israel heavenly match, negative UN vote can't sour ties: Netanyahu

Hailing Narendra Modi 'as a great leader', Benjamin Netanyahu said the PM was 'impatient to bring future to his people'.

15 Jan 2018 8:22 AM

Overall the UN budget has been reduced by five per cent or around USD 286 million in actual terms. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

UN cuts budget of military group monitoring India-Pak ceasefire line

The General Assembly allocated USD 19,754,400 for its UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan for 2018-19.

28 Dec 2017 2:49 PM

A file photo of Afghans, including many with disabilities, gather to celebrate the 2010 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (observed on December 3) in Kabul — UN Photo/Fardin Waezi

Agenda for disabled: Shift towards sustainable, resilient society for all

In recent times, it is encouraging that many countries across continents have taken various steps to make social development programmes inclusive.

01 Dec 2017 1:04 AM

The picture used by Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN was reported by a number of media outlets as that of Rawia Abu Joma'a, a 17-year-old girl injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza city in 2014. (Photo: Twitter)

Surprised to see my photo at UN, unfair for dignity of Palestinian girl: Heidi Levine

The photojournalist also confirmed that the photograph was taken during the war between Israel and the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

27 Sep 2017 4:54 PM

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif (Photo: AFP/File)

Hafiz Saeed, LeT are liabilities, need time to get rid of them, admits Pak

Asif said, 'LeT, Haqqanis were darlings of US just 20 to 30 years back; they were being dined and wined in the White House'.

27 Sep 2017 3:05 PM

Paulomi Tripathi, a junior most Indian diplomat at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said, 'The Permanent Representative of Pakistan misled this Assembly by displaying this picture to spread falsehood about India. A fake picture to push a completely false narrative.' (Photo: @AkbaruddinIndia)

India slams Pak's fake photo at UN, shows pic of fallen braveheart

India showed image of Lt Umar Fayaz, a young officer from J&K, who was kidnapped and was killed by Pak supported terrorists in May.

26 Sep 2017 8:38 AM

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addresses the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: AP)

India's double squeeze strategy won't make it a regional hegemon: Pak

Pak PM Abbasi accused India of indulging in terror activities against his country and warned of a 'matching response'.

22 Sep 2017 1:15 PM

India said that Pakistan is a country whose counter terrorism policy is to mainstream and upstream terrorists by either providing safe havens to global terror leaders in its military town, or protecting them with political careers. (Photo: PTI)

Land that protected Laden plays victim card: India slams Pak PM at UNGA

India in its reply also said that Pak must understand that Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India.

22 Sep 2017 10:07 AM

Speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion on an alliance between International Solar Alliance and New Development Bank, Sushma said she hopes that the BRICS nations can work together to give practical shape to the ambitious agenda of the Prime Minister in coming months. (Photo: Twitter/MEA)

India condemns N Korea's action, calls for efforts to disrupt terror at BRICS meet

The External Affairs Minister also asked the BRICS countries to step up the efforts for reforms in IMF and of the UN Security Council.

21 Sep 2017 9:50 PM

US President Donald Trump said terrorists and extremists have gathered strength and have spread to every region of the planet. (Photo: AP)

Will put America first, destroy North Korea if need be: Trump at UNGA

The President said terrorists and extremists have gathered strength and have spread to every region of the planet.

19 Sep 2017 7:57 PM

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to lead Pak delegation to UNGA

The PM will hold bilateral meetings with a number of world leaders and the secretary general of the UN, the foreign office announced.

17 Sep 2017 7:23 AM

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi (Photo: AFP)

Suu Kyi to skip UN meet, address nation on violence

The violence has incubated a humanitarian crisis on both sides of the border and piled global pressure on Suu Kyi.

14 Sep 2017 6:39 AM

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