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Since Trump came to power, promising that the worlds most powerful country would follow an America First foreign policy, there have been growing fears about the US commitment to multilateral institutions such as the United Nations. (Photo: AFP)

Vowing US first, Trump praises Kim, urges Iran isolation at UN

Trump denounced clerical regime in Tehran for sowing 'chaos, death and destruction' as he defended his decision to ditch...

26 Sept 2018 1:57 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo: AP)

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...

26 Sept 2018 1:48 PM IST

We want security for our country, Trump said. And we will have that at the same time, we have compassion, we want to keep families together. (Photo: AP)

India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty:...

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

26 Sept 2018 9:06 AM IST

Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera to revoke his decision last week to overturn the 1979 law prohibiting the sale of any type of alcohol to women. (Photo: AP)

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...

15 Sept 2018 1:26 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

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 Sept 2018 11:11 AM IST

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 Sept 2018 8:11 PM IST

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Photo: AP)

Palestine President visits before PM Modi's Israel trip

Observers point out that India inevitably finds itself doing a tight-rope walk in its ties between the two feuding...

14 May 2017 1:45 AM IST

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 IST

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...

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

1 Dec 2017 1:04 AM IST