Category: International

In a significant boost to India’s efforts to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), French President Emmanuel Macron expressed full support for expanding the council to make it more inclusive. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Macron emphasized the need for the UNSC to adapt to…

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has withdrawn her acceptance of the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award after New York City’s Noguchi Museum dismissed three employees for wearing keffiyeh headscarves, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity, in response to its newly updated dress code. In a statement released on Wednesday, the museum confirmed…

In Nassau County, New York, police arrested a Khalistani protester and thwarted an attempt by a group to breach the “Free Speech Zone” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s community event at Nassau Coliseum. PM Modi was addressing Indian-Americans, discussing India’s progress and the strengthening of India-U.S. relations when the incident…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a bilateral meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the meeting, stating, “PM @narendramodi met H.E….

Former US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will be meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. The statement was made during a campaign rally in Michigan, where Trump also touched on the subject of trade relations with India, calling the country a “very big abuser”…

Typhoon Bebinca approaches Japan’s southwestern island of Amami, authorities are warning residents to brace for significant disruptions to travel and daily life. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a high alert, forecasting landslides, floods, severe gusts, storms, and high tides. This, the 13th typhoon of the season, is expected…

Every year on September 15, people worldwide come together to observe International Day of Democracy, a day established by the UN General Assembly in 2007 to advance and reinforce democratic values. Since its introduction in 2008, numerous events have been organized globally to celebrate this significant day. Activities range from…

Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will not engage in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris before the November 5 election, rejecting her call for a rematch as a sign of desperation. Trump’s comments came after their recent debate, which Harris has sought to revisit. Taking…

A steel bridge over the swollen Red River in Phu Tho province, northern Vietnam, collapsed on Monday morning amid relentless rains from a former typhoon. The collapse, which saw several motorbikes and cars plunge into the river, has prompted ongoing rescue operations. Initial reports indicate that three individuals rescued from…

Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, uprooting thousands of trees, sweeping boats out to sea, and tragically killing one person. This destructive storm left a trail of devastation after already claiming at least 23 lives across southern China and the Philippines. The typhoon hit the provinces…