Thrust of UN reform has to be to ‘democratise’ Security Council: UNGA President

Thrust of UN reform has to be to ‘democratise’ Security Council: UNGA President

United Nations: UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis has said it is “incongruous” that only five countries can exercise certain powers within the UN Security Council, underlining that the thrust of reform has to be to “democratise” the powerful UN organ, making it more fit for purpose in the 21st century. “It’s not untrue that […]

Death toll from devastating Morocco earthquake increases to 2,901

Death toll from devastating Morocco earthquake increases to 2,901

New Delhi: In a devastating earthquake in Morocco the country’s death toll increased to 2,901, with 5,530 injured persons, this is the deadliest earthquake in 60 years according to the latest statement released by the government. In Ouirgane in the Atlas Mountains, is one of the hardest-hit villages in the mountainous areas, Ouirgane suffered major […]

Putin praises Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative; says it’s the ‘right thing’ to do

Vladivostok: President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and said Russia can emulate the success stories of its partners like India in promoting the growth of its domestic industries. Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, […]

Kim Jong Un and Putin meet hours after North Korea missile launch

Moscow: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has begun his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, a couple of hours after Pyongyang fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast. Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti said Kim arrived at the cosmodrome in Russia’s eastern Amur region on Wednesday morning, […]

US praises India for G20 summit, hails ‘India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor’

US praises India for G20 summit, hails ‘India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor’

Washington: The US lauded India for hosting the G20 summit, calling it a big “success” and hailing the landmark ‘India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor’ which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents. The G20 Leaders’ two-day summit, held under India’s presidency, wrapped […]

2 Indian-origin authors shortlisted for British Academy Book Prize

London: Two authors of Indian heritage, UK-based Nandini Das and US-based Kris Manjapra, are among six worldwide writers on the shortlist unveiled in London on Tuesday for the 2023 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, a leading international non-fiction prize worth GBP 25,000. India-born Nandini Das is in the running for ‘Courting India: […]

Morocco quake: Rescuers continue to search for survivors

Morocco quake: Rescuers continue to search for survivors

Rabat: After widespread devastation, rescue mission in Morocco has intensified and search for survivors have increased after Friday’s deadly earthquake that claimed more than 2000 lives. The 6.8-magnitude earthquake destroyed entire communities in the Atlas Mountains’ slopes 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of Marrakesh, a popular tourist destination. The epicentre was noted at 72 kilometres […]

G20’s New Delhi summit declaration sent a ‘positive signal’ to tackle global challenges: China

G20’s New Delhi summit declaration sent a ‘positive signal’ to tackle global challenges: China

Beijing: China on Monday said the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration has sent a “positive signal” that the member countries of the influential grouping are joining hands in tackling global challenges and economic recovery. India on Saturday pulled off a big diplomatic win after the G20 summit held under its presidency adopted a consensus declaration […]

Kim Jong Un has departed to Russia for a meeting with Putin

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean are all set to meet once again. According to South Korean broadcaster YTN, which cited an unnamed senior government source, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to have left for Russia in preparation for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Kim is apparently travelling on […]

African leaders welcome AU admission into G20

African leaders welcome AU admission into G20

Johannesburg: Several African leaders have welcomed the unanimous decision by the G20 countries at a summit hosted by India to admit the African Union (AU) as its 21st member. “Honoured to welcome the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 Family. This will strengthen the G20 and also strengthen the voice of the […]