No one should make any mistake of testing India’s patience: Gen Naravane on Ladakh standoff with China
Referring to cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, he said the neighbouring country continues to provide a safe haven to terrorists.
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UN officials fear US terrorist designation will hasten famine in Yemen
Senior UN officials have expressed concern over the potential impact of the decision by the United States to designate Yemen’s Ansar Allah, more commonly known as the Houthi movement, a terrorist group, the Security Council heard
UN rights expert welcomes ‘positive first step’ toward détente in Gulf
Saudi Arabia’s action in lifting sanctions against Qatar is a “positive first step” towards normalized relations in the Gulf region, a UN independent human rights expert said
India to chair UNSC’s crucial Taliban and Libya sanctions committees, panel on counter-terrorism
UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti will chair the CTC in 2022, the year in which India will commemorate the 75th anniversary of its independence
“Sultan Qaboos and Sheikh Sabah Summit” Declaration: Full text
The 41st summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council concluded on Wednesday, January 6, 2020 at
Will the Al-Ula GCC summit herald a new era of regional cooperation?
By Aditi Bhaduri The 41st GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) summit that was held on n
Time for an Israeli Peace Initiative
To acquire greater freedom of action in dealing with Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons, Israel needs to minimize tensions with the US on the Palestinian front.
Iran nuclear deal: ‘Heated rhetoric and the heightened risk of miscalculation’ widen differences
Although the landmark Iran nuclear deal could improve regional stability if fully implemented, increased tensions have highlighted the risks posed by escalation, the UN’s Political and Peacebuilding Affairs chief told the Security Council on Tuesday.
Iran urged not to waste ‘last window of opportunity’ for nuclear deal
Despite Iran’s violations, the International Atomic Energy Agency has reported that Tehran continues to give inspectors full access to its nuclear sites — a key reason the JCPOA member nations say it is worth preserving.
Quad would be detrimental to inclusive dialogue: Russia
The envoy’s comments came nearly two weeks after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the Western powers of pursuing an “aggressive and devious” policy to engage New Delhi in “anti-China games” by promoting Indo-Pacific strategies.