UN Security Council permanent member must retain veto power, says Putin
The Russian leader noted that the global changes have an effect on the principal UN body, the Security Council, as well as on the debate concerning the approaches to its reform
Defence & Diplomacy
China must be held accountable for unleashing plague of ‘China virus’ onto the world: Trump
Trump also slammed China for dumping millions and millions of tonnes of plastic and trash into the oceans every year, overfishing other countries’ waters, destroying vast swaths of coral reef, and emitting more toxic mercury into the atmosphere than any country anywhere in the world.
Without comprehensive reforms UN faces ‘crisis of confidence’ PM Modi
“For today’s interconnected world, we need a reformed multilateralism that reflects today’s realities, gives voice to all stakeholders, addresses contemporary challenges and focuses on human welfare,” the Prime Minister said.
Defence and security cooperation key 21st century pillar for India and Africa: Jaishankar
The minister was delivering the inaugural address of the 15th CII-EXIM Bank Digital Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership virtually today.
UAE Small Arms Firm Committed to ‘Make In India’ Initiative
The company is the 2018 winner of Indian Government tender to supply Army with 93,895 CAR 816 assault rifles, moves commitment to fully manufacture in India from start of contract, as opposed to the initial phased approach
India, Maldives will support each other in fight against health, economic impact of COVID-19: PM Modi
Modi was responding to a tweet by Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in which he expressed his thanks to the prime minister for India’s financial assistance to his country.
Armenia officially opens Embassy in Israel
By IAR Desk The Embassy of the Republic of Armenia has officially opened in Tel
United States sends top-level diplomat to Taiwan, angering China
The trip sparked an immediate rebuke from China, which baulks at any recognition of Taiwan and has mounted a decades-long policy of marginalising the democratic island.
India rejects Pak’s obsession with territorial aggrandisement supported by cross border terrorism: MEA
The minister said the government continues to respond appropriately to Pakistan’s “malicious actions and propaganda” including on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.
UAE, Israel Deal ‘Way forward’ for Region: UAE Minister
By IAR Desk September 15, 2020:Anwar Gargash,the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,