Reform of UN is ‘the need of the hour’: India premier
Indian leader pledged that, as the largest vaccine producing nation in the world, India would use its capacity to help all humanity in fighting the crisis.
Aditi Bhaduri
12 factors driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey
“It is mostly about the Trump-Modi factor,” the survey said, adding that Indian Americans increasingly believe that the teamwork of Trump and Modi over the next four years will successfully checkmate China at the world stage
Japan to ‘proactively lead’ on COVID-19 response efforts
Mr. Suga reported that so far, Japan has provided over $1.5 billion in foreign aid to medical and health centres during the pandemic.
G7 supports extension of G20 debt freeze, calls for reforms to address ‘shortcomings’
In a joint statement, the ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies said they “strongly regret” moves by some countries to skip participation by classifying their state-owned institutions as commercial lenders.
Terrorism, clandestine nuclear trade Pakistan’s ‘only glory’ for 70 years: India hits out at UN
India firmly said, “The only dispute left in Kashmir relates to the part of Kashmir that is still under illegal occupation of Pakistan. We call upon Pakistan to vacate all those areas”
Despite ‘compromises’, peace remains elusive in Yemen, says President, calling for international support to save his country
The President said Houthi militias refused to take part in peace talks, and instead had supported coup efforts and invaded the capital, Sana’a. State institutions were taken hostage and liberties were smothered, he said, adding that Houthi militias transformed Sana’a into a “prison”.
CAR President calls for better representation of Africa on the Security Council
He joined other Member States and the African Union in supporting Security Council reform, reasoning “it is necessary to transcend narrow interests and it is also important for Africa to be better represented in the various organs of the Organization.”
Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent only capable of small-scale regional attacks: US official
Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent was set up by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in 2014 to expand the terror group’s influence in the region.
Ghani Urges World To Support Peace In Afghanistan In Speech To UN
In a pre-recorded speech Ghani said the Afghan government had demonstrated the “commitment, compassion, and courage” to make hard decisions to hold direct peace talks with the Taliban but said this wouldn’t be enough.
Saudi King’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge
He emphasised at the top of his speech that he was speaking from the birthplace of Islam, the home of its revelation