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In a witty remark, the Tibetan leader said they can teach the Chinese how to practice democracy. (Photo: File)

'We enjoy freedom living in India,' says Dalai Lama

Asked about freedom of Tibet, Dalai Lama recalled that the former PM Nehru had advised him that the UN cannot do much.

14 Oct 2019 9:07 AM

The sources asked not to be named as the proposal was still under discussion. (Representational Image)

India may restrict imports of palm oil, other goods from Malaysia: report

The government wants to send a strong signal of its displeasure to Malaysian authorities, the sources said.

12 Oct 2019 9:51 AM

In a letter to staff, a copy of which was seen by AFP, Secretary General Antonio Guterres laid out the looming cutbacks he said would mean fewer flights and receptions, limits on hiring, fewer documents, reports and translations and even an end to water coolers. (Photo: File)

Stalled escalators, empty water coolers as budget crunch hits UN

The main priority now is ensuring the next paycheck for the UN's 37,000 employees.

12 Oct 2019 9:04 AM

Tripathi was responding to remarks made in the Committee by Pakistan's outgoing UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi on Wednesday in which she had raked up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and referred to the condition of children in the state in the aftermath of India revoking Article 370. (Photo: File)

India slams Pakistan for 'fake narrative' on J&K children

Lodhi had also alluded to reports by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

11 Oct 2019 10:42 AM

India has strongly condemned any direct or indirect financial assistance to terrorists and terror groups by nations that enables them to pursue their activities, including in defending criminal cases against them. (Photo: File)

Global anti-terror body FATF, UN must cooperate to combat terror: India

India's comments come as Pakistan requested UNSC to allow Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money from his bank account for basic expenses.

10 Oct 2019 1:07 PM

The United Nations has an overall annual operating budget of several billion dollars, covering everything from humanitarian work to disarmament. (Photo: File)

United Nations may run out of money in October. Why?

The UN operations in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi and at regional commissions will be affected.

09 Oct 2019 12:23 PM

To cut costs, Guterres mentioned postponing conferences and meetings and reducing services, while also restricting official travel to only essential activities and taking measures to save energy. (Photo: File)

UN may run out of money by end of the month: Antonio Guterres

'The ultimate responsibility for our financial health lies with Member States,' Guterres said.

08 Oct 2019 8:34 AM

The family of four has been held at the Christmas Island detention facility for the past month while their fight to stay in the country is before the courts. (Photo: Facebook)

Australia rejects UN call to release Tamil family held at Christmas Island

A Federal Court judge ruled last month there was enough evidence for the toddler’s case to go to trial, though a date has not yet been set.

05 Oct 2019 2:55 PM

Now, after Putin's statements, she's changed it to "A kind but poorly informed teenager". (Photo: Screengrab)

Greta Thunberg changes her Twitter bio to mock Putin after he criticised her UN speech

Putin said that Greta may have had good intentions but was poorly informed and has little or no idea about conditions in developing nations.

04 Oct 2019 1:27 PM

The 16-year-old Swede electrified the UN summit in New York when she denounced world leaders for failing to tackle climate change, unleashing the outrage felt by millions of her peers by demanding: “How dare you?” (Photo: File)

‘Go explain to developing countries’: Putin criticises Greta Thunberg’s UN speech

Putin said: 'I may disappoint you but I don’t share the common excitement about the speech by Greta Thunberg.'

03 Oct 2019 12:23 PM

Amid India's consistent growth as a potent power on global stage, the point was made by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar before an influential Washington audience after a major foreign policy speech at a top US think tank, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. (Photo: File)

India has 'good case' to become permanent member of the UNSC: Jaishankar

Jaishankar also said a UNSC without India affects the United Nation's credibility.

02 Oct 2019 8:42 AM

The development came merely a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan returned from the US, where he raised the Kashmir issue in his maiden address to the UN General Assembly last week. (Photo: File)

Pak appoints Munir Akram in place of Maleeha Lodhi as UN representative

However, it gave no reason for her removal.

01 Oct 2019 3:19 PM

Union home minister Amit Shah (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4IndiaFile)

No restrictions in Kashmir, says Amit Shah

The home minister faulted the nation’s first PM for approaching the UN in 1948 on the Kashmir issue.

30 Sep 2019 6:11 AM

Shah stated that if Nehru had taken the matter to the United Nations in 1948 under Article 51 of the UN Charter, instead of Article 35, the outcome would have been different. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah renews attack on Nehru for moving UN over Kashmir issue

Shah held Nehru responsible for the existence of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.

29 Sep 2019 4:55 PM

"The Kashmir issue, a dispute left from the past, should be peacefully and properly addressed in accordance with the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreement," State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi said in his address to the UN General Assembly on Friday. (Photo: File)

China raises Kashmir issue at UN, calls it 'dispute from past'

China, a close ally of Pakistan, also stressed that no actions should be taken that would unilaterally change the "status quo".

28 Sep 2019 3:17 PM

Addressing the UN, Modi said that the 21st-century India was making an effort not just for itself but for the world whether it was in the fight against global warming, peacekeeping missions, or alleviating millions of people from poverty. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi in UNGA address positions India as a world leader

While ending the speech, Modi urged the world to stick together especially in weathering the modern day storms.

28 Sep 2019 9:47 AM

The Kashmiri Pandits also made their presence felt at the mega Howdy Modi! event, by holding up posters praising the PM for the abrogation of Article 370 and wearing saffron shirts. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmiri Pandits, Balochs, Mohajirs gather outside UNHQ to support Modi for UNGA speech

Ethnic communities, who face human rights atrocities under Pak govt and ISI, urged him to highlight their plight on international platform.

27 Sep 2019 8:14 PM

'Harmony and peace is our message, not dissension ': PM Narendra Modi at UNGA

'I am delighted to inform you that we are running a big campaign in India to free the country of single use plastic,' he also said.

27 Sep 2019 7:56 PM

Both Modi and Anastasiades discussed the broad spectrum of bilateral relations, pursuant to the State visit of the President of India to Cyprus in September 2018. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi meets Cyprus President Anastasiades , reiterates India's support to island nation's unity

Only Turkey recognises northern Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, while Republic of Cyprus is accepted by world community.

27 Sep 2019 2:17 PM

Earlier on Wednesday, he held his first meeting with US President. (Photo: Twitter)

'First let me take a selfie': El Salvador President tells UN before his speech

'If you'll just bear with me a second,' Prez said, pulling out a phone, lifting it up to his grinning face and snapping a photo.

27 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

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