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Qureshi arrived only after Jaishankar had left the room and said that his country will not engage with India "until and unless they lift the siege" in Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Pak's Qureshi skips Jaishankar's SAARC address, points to Kashmir

Jaishankar had, however, refused to comment on the absence of his Pakistani counterpart during his opening statement.

27 Sep 2019 8:36 AM

On Friday, millions of young people all over the world joined Thunberg in a climate strike that she led from New York. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Climate activist Greta Thunberg's frown as Donald Trump passes her

Thunberg had made an emotional statement on a panel at the summit, in which she had repeatedly asked world leaders, ‘How dare you?’

24 Sep 2019 7:51 PM

It was filed after Thunberg delivered a searing attack on world leaders for their slow response to climate change at a special session kicking off the UN General Assembly in New York. (Photo: AP)

After protests, Greta Thunberg and 15 others file UN complaint

Complaint accused Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina and Turkey of failing to uphold their obligations under Convention on Rights of Child.

24 Sep 2019 2:55 PM

Trump had spent only a few minutes at the climate summit, a centrepiece of this year's UN General Assembly schedule. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump mocks climate change activist Greta Thunberg in a tweet

Swedish 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg scolded audience at UN Climate Action Summit on Monday, repeatedly asking, 'How dare you?'

24 Sep 2019 11:25 AM

The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting on Tuesday here on the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, Donald Trump to meet tonight in New York at 9.45 pm

Trump and Modi had shared the dais on Sunday in Houston at the ‘Howdy Modi’ event that was attended by over 50,000 strong Indian diaspora.

24 Sep 2019 11:19 AM

The Swedish teen, who has become the global face of the growing youth movement against climate inaction, began by telling her audience: "My message is that we'll be watching you," eliciting laughter. (Photo: AP)

'You come to young people for hope. How dare you?': Greta Thunberg at UN

Thunberg: 'The eyes of all future generations, are upon you, And if you choose to fail us. I say, we will never forgive you!'

24 Sep 2019 8:21 AM

PM Narendra Modi at UN summit on Climate Change. (Photo: ANI)

'Time to practice and not to preach,' PM Modi's message at UN Climate Summit

PM Modi hoped that India could be an inspiration to the world on the ban of single-use plastics.

23 Sep 2019 9:15 PM

Tensions have flared in the Gulf since May when Iran began reducing its commitments under the nuclear deal and the US deployed military assets to the region. (Photo: AFP)

Iran president Hassan Rouhani leaves for UN to win support against US

‘It is essential for us to take part in the UN General Assembly and talk at various levels,’ he said at Tehran's Mehrabad airport.

23 Sep 2019 2:53 PM

Koizumi was speaking on the eve of a United Nations climate summit in New York where activists plan to float a blimp showing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe emerging from a bucket of coal to protest Japan's pans to build new coal-fired power plants. (Photo: Social Media)

Will make fight against climate 'sexy, fun': Japan Environment Minister

Koizumi, 38, became the third youngest lawmaker to join a post-World War Two Japanese cabinet when Abe announced a reshuffle this month.

23 Sep 2019 2:47 PM

The report found that rather than falling, carbon dioxide grew two per cent in 2018, reaching a record high of 37 billion tonnes. (Representational Image)

Five-year period ending 2019 set to be hottest on record, says UN report

The report comes ahead of a major UN climate summit that Guterres has called to ask countries to raise greenhouse gas reduction targets.

23 Sep 2019 12:22 PM

Modi’s statement on terror emanating out of Pakistan came after the US President said that he was committed to saving innocent lives from 'radical Islamist terrorism'. (Photo: AP)

‘We know where masterminds of 9/11, 26/11 were found: PM Modi slams Pakistan

Without naming Pakistan, Modi said, 'Some people have problems with what India is doing.'

23 Sep 2019 8:21 AM

At a contribution of about one million dollars, India has gifted solar panels that have been installed on the roof of the UN Headquarters in New York, one panel each for every 193 UN Member State. (Photo: UN | Twitter)

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Gandhi Solar Park', India's gift to UN HQ

PM Modi will be honoured for his leadership of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission), which he had launched on October 2, 2014.

20 Sep 2019 3:09 PM

Antonio Guterres's statement came ahead of the UN General Assembly session where Pakistan has said that it would raise the issue of Kashmir. The country is rattled by the Indian government's move to abrogate Article 370 of the constitution that accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Dialogue between India, Pak 'absolutely essential element' to resolve dispute: UN Chief Guterres

‘I go on with a clear opinion that human rights must be fully respected in the territory,’ United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres added.

19 Sep 2019 2:44 PM

'Please save your praise. We don’t want it,' Thunberg told the Senate Climate Change Task Force. (Photo: AFP)

'Save your praise, take action on climate change': Greta Thunberg

The 16-year-old has inspired millions of students and others to join her weekly strikes to demand action to fight climate change.

18 Sep 2019 3:45 PM

The women officers were honoured by the UN for upholding the UN mandate of protection of civilians in conflict-ridden South Sudan. (Photo: Twitter | All India Radio)

5 Indian women police officers honoured by UN for contribution in South Sudan

The women officers are engaged in community policing, administrative, operational duties and capacity building of local authorities.

13 Sep 2019 3:02 PM

Foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi outlined Pakistan’s strong position while speaking at the UNHRC session in Geneva against the backdrop of tensions with India over the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status on August 5. (Photo: AP)

‘Not so easy’ for Pakistan to find rally support for Kashmir appeal at Geneva

India has clearly described administration of J&K an internal matter, said Pakistan has no locus standi in it.

10 Sep 2019 6:29 PM

The Indian delegation is expected to make the statement some hours later and will have the 'right to reply'. (Photo: File)

India, Pakistan expected to debate on Kashmir issue at UNHRC today

Pak's foreign minister would make statement around noon (3.30 pm IST) that is expected to focus on the Kashmir issue.

10 Sep 2019 8:25 AM

While Pakistan is set to move a resolution on Kashmir, India is prepared for a counter offensive. (Photo: File)

State of minorities, human rights in PoK will be India's counter to Pak at UN

The Ministry of External Affairs has engaged with all 47 members of the UNHRC, including China.

09 Sep 2019 10:59 AM

JeM chief Masood Azhar released from custody: report

In May 2019, UN designated Azhar as a terrorist after China lifted its hold on proposal by the US, the UK, and France to list him.

09 Sep 2019 9:22 AM

Chaotic conditions around the islands were interfering with flights and boats, hampering relief efforts. (Photo: AP)

Hurricane Dorian’s toll to soar as teams search for bodies

Some locals called the government’s initial official death toll a tragic underestimate.

07 Sep 2019 9:52 AM

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