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Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can pass safely through Hormuz
Iran has announced that "non-hostile" vessels can now transit the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas supplies.
'Cowardly': India condemns Pakistan's airstrike on Kabul hospital, killing 400
India has strongly condemned Pakistan for its airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul on Monday night, killing at least 400 people.
Pakistan airstrike hits Kabul rehab hospital, 400 dead
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on a Kabul rehabilitation hospital, killing at least 400 people and injuring 250, according to a Taliban spokesperson.
'Humanity must never become victim of conflict': Modi in Israel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India's support for peace efforts in West Asia during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
India slams Pakistan at UNSC for 'legitimizing terrorism', spreading falsehoods
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, has accused Pakistan of spreading falsehoods and sponsoring terrorism.
US indicts Maduro for narco-terrorism after capture in Venezuela
The United States has indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on charges of narco-terrorism and cocaine importation.
Trump warns Maduro not to 'play tough' amid Venezuela tensions
United States President Donald Trump has warned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro against "playing tough," suggesting it would be wise for him to step down.
'Imran Khan jailed, Munir given lifetime immunity': India shreds Pakistan
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, linking its internal political crisis to a history of cross-border terrorism.
'UNSC reforms no longer an option, but necessity': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasized the need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza plan, approves peace board
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a United States-drafted resolution to establish a more sustainable peace in Gaza.
UN lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of Trump meeting
The United Nations Security Council has voted to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
'Sanctioned 400,000 rapes': India slams Pakistan's Kashmir rant at UN
India has slammed Pakistan for its "delusional tirades" on Jammu and Kashmir during a United Nations Security Council debate on women and security.
Taliban foreign minister to visit India after UN travel exemption
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the "foreign minister" of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, is set to visit India next week.
What demands Putin is making for peace deal with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly made a series of demands to Ukraine in order to reach a peace agreement.
UNSC names Pakistani terror group TRF responsible for Pahalgam attack
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has officially named The Resistance Front (TRF) as the group responsible for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 26 people.
Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as 138,000 displaced
Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has warned that cross-border hostilities with Cambodia "could develop into war" as the countries traded deadly strikes for the second day.
'Steeped in terrorism...serial loan borrower': India blasts Pakistan at UN
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Permanent Representative Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorism and mismanaging its economy.
BRICS backs India's stand on terror, calls for UNSC reform
The 11-member BRICS group has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack, calling for unified action against UN-designated terrorists and their entities.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Gaza.
'Not acceptable': India criticizes nations opposing UNSC permanent seats expansion
India has slammed nations opposing the expansion of permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Ousted Syrian president al-Assad, family granted asylum in Moscow
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have been given asylum in Moscow, Russian state media reported.
Putin's planes took Ukrainian children into 'coerced' Russian adoption: Report
At least 314 Ukrainian children have been forcibly placed into foster care and adopted in Russia since 2022, according to a recent investigation by Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab.
G20 leaders call for ending Ukraine war, aid to Gaza
The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro has released a joint declaration tackling global challenges like hunger and conflict.
North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile designed to threaten US
North Korea test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday.
BRICS Summit: Jaishankar calls for reforms at 'outdated' UN
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has called for major reforms in global institutions, stressing the need for a more equitable world order.
BRICS: Jaishankar lists 5 points for 'more equitable global order'
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, who is representing India at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, stated that, while production and consumption have steadily diversified, many inequities of the past also continue.
India's concern over Israeli attack on UN base in Lebanon
India has expressed its concern over the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line, after Israeli fire on a United Nations peacekeeper base in southern Lebanon.
Iran calls for emergency UN meeting over 'full-scale' war possibility
Iran has requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike.
UK PM Starmer backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Jaishankar on Modi 3.0 government's roadmap on China, Pakistan, UNSC
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday talked about resolving ongoing border issues with China and addressing Pakistan's long-standing cross-border terrorism—setting the foreign policy agenda for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government's third term.
UNSC's emergency meeting after Israeli strike in Gaza kills 45
The United Nations Security Council has announced an emergency session for Tuesday, in response to a Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in Rafah, southern Gaza.
India supports 'two-state solution' for Israel and Palestine at UN
India has reiterated its support for a "two-state solution" at the United Nations, amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas.
US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN
The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.
US reacts to Musk backing permanent UNSC seat for India
The United States supports reforms in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press conference on Wednesday (local time).
As Iran-Israel conflict escalates, UN worried about nuclear strike attack
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mulls a counterstrike on Iran, the United Nations (UN) has appealed for the de-escalation of a much-feared war in the Middle East.
Explained: Enforceability of UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
After over five months of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday demanded for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Modi meets Mitsotakis: A review of Indo-Greek ties
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during his two-day state visit to India—the first by any Greek leader in 15 years.
US likely to veto UNSC vote on Gaza ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to vote on Tuesday on a proposal by Algeria for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Elon Musk calls for UNSC reforms, supports India's permanent membership
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, recently voiced his opinion on the need for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, calling India's lack of a permanent seat "absurd."
Ukraine: 31 killed in Russia's 'biggest' air attack, says Kyiv
At least 31 civilians were killed and over 160 injured after Russia launched the "biggest" air strike on Ukraine on Friday (local time), said Kyiv officials.