Iran war: Hostilities flare again, talks at a stalemateWith the Gulf region witnessing a surge in missile and drone strikes aimed at Kuwait, diplomatic efforts between Iran and the U.S. hit road...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: FM Wang YiChina backs Pakistan's role in mediating between the United States and Iran. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated support for active med...
27 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Trump is seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st state, and leaders worldwide are completely lost for wordsTrump's declaration that he is seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st US state has sent shockwaves through global diplomacy and en...
11 May, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Senate confirms Mike Waltz as Trump's ambassador to the United Nations after months of delaysThe Senate has confirmed Mike Waltz as the next US ambassador to the United Nations. This fills a key vacancy in President Donald Trump's c...
20 Sep, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
Trump’s UN nominee Elise Stefanik testifies on war, nuclear threats, and diplomatic challengesElise Stefanik, nominated as U.S. ambassador to the U.N., testifies amid scrutiny over her strong pro-Israel stance and potential U.N. budg...
22 Jan, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
From Russia, with Love: Vladimir Putin gifts 3000 kg luxury beast to North Korean leader Kim Jong UnRussian President Vladimir Putin gifts North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car, highlighting their special relationship. The gif...
20 Feb, 2024, 01.30 PM IST
Have seen number of abstentions by India at UN: US Diplomat Donald Lu"Let me say that all of us have been working to urge India to take a clear position, a position opposed to Russia's actions. But what have ...
04 Mar, 2022, 08.09 AM IST
India's bid for permanent UNSC membership matter of discussion: Biden's UN ambassador nomineeThree previous administrations, that of George W Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, had publicly said that the United States supports Ind...
28 Jan, 2021, 08.32 AM IST
Pakistan lawmakers threaten to boycott US after visa denialPakistan has come under increasing scrutiny for the terrorism it exports to the sub-continent and beyond, including to the United States.
13 Feb, 2017, 09.57 AM IST
US denies visa to Pak's Senate Deputy ChairmanMaulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, the deputy chairman and the secretary general of Jamiat Ulema Islam, was scheduled to lead a two-member Sena...
12 Feb, 2017, 06.08 PM IST
Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UNHaley, who will replace Samantha Power at the UN, has already created history by becoming the first women Indian-American Governor of a US ...
25 Jan, 2017, 07.28 AM IST
Nikki Haley believes UN does more harm than goodHaley, in her testimony describes UN as "an institution that is often at odds with American national interests and American taxpayers."
18 Jan, 2017, 01.26 PM IST
Pakistan committee passes resolution condemning Manohar Parrikar's remarksThe committee, in its resolution, took strong exception to Parrikar's statement, terming the remarks by him as an "open confession" of spon...
27 May, 2015, 11.10 PM IST
UN could be helpful participant to resolve India-Pakistan border crisis : Timothy KaineYesterday, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon has asked India and Pakistan to resolve their issues diplomatically and through dialogue.
09 Oct, 2014, 03.24 PM IST
- McCain-led Senators demand US-led military intervention in Syria
Three leading Senators have demanded a US-led military intervention in Syria, with or without a UN approval.
06 Mar, 2012, 11.11 AM IST
- Obama undermines UN climate process
Obama has cut the legs out from under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in effect declaring that the US will do what it wants.
25 Dec, 2009, 04.46 AM IST