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Nauret said her two years with the administration had been one of the highest honours of her life. (Photo:AP)

Heather Nauert withdraws her nomination for US envoy to United Nations

In a surprise move, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert withdrew her nomination to replace Indian-American Nikki Haley.

17 Feb 2019 12:16 PM

Vice Preident Venkaiah Naidu addressing an event at Prayagraj Kumbh on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

United Nations must act to prevent terror strikes across the globe: Venkaiah Naidu

We never attack any country but unfortunately, our neighbour (Pakistan) is aiding and funding terrorism and creating havoc, said Naidu.

17 Feb 2019 10:53 AM

On Thursday, India lost 40 CRPF jawans in the attack carried out by the Jaish-e-Mohamad, a Pakistan-based terror group. (Photo: PTI)

Pulwama attack: India hikes customs duty to 200 per cent on imports from Pak

On Friday, India announced withdrawal of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan.

17 Feb 2019 10:35 AM

Pakistan-based JeM has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. ( Representational Photo)

US asks Pak to freeze funds of terror groups, supports action against JeM

The US asked Pakistan to “freeze without delay” the funds and other assets of the UNSC-designated terrorist networks and their leaders.

16 Feb 2019 10:26 AM

Wang said the technology could convert up to 90 per cent of the polyolefin plastic into useful products, including clean fuels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tackling the plastic menace

Millions of tons of plastic waste could be turned into clean fuels, other products.

08 Feb 2019 6:24 PM

Waiting for United Nations pageant

An inspiration to all women whose dreams took a backseat when motherhood took over, Saritha believes in body positivity.

07 Feb 2019 6:12 AM

The confidential report was sent to the Security Council as President Donald Trump prepares for a second summit this month with leader Kim Jong Un (AFP)

UN experts say North Korea hiding missiles at airports

North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs remain intact and Pyongyang is using airports to shield its weapons.

06 Feb 2019 9:26 AM

Australia, Canada, Germany, India and the UK hold prominent positions in publications in various categories (Representational Image)

India emerging new target for patent filing in AI: WIPO

India is emerging as a new target for patent filings in Artificial Intelligence and is among the top countries for publications.

01 Feb 2019 4:35 PM

BJP is all set to contest the coming Lok Sabha election under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership (File Photo)

Amit Shah praise PM Modi for speaking in hindi in UN meetings

BJP's Amit Shah heaped praises on PM Narendra Modi while referring to surgical strikes and his address in Hindi at the UN General Assembly.

29 Jan 2019 4:06 PM

The global economy is expected to continue growing at a steady pace of around 3 percent. (Photo:FIle)

UN warns trade disputes, climate could disrupt growth

Economic growth is uneven and is often failing to reach where it is most needed, the report stated.

22 Jan 2019 11:13 AM

10 United Nations peacekeepers killed in Mali attack

Gunmen killed 10 Chadian peacekeepers and injured at least 25 others.

21 Jan 2019 8:50 AM

A medic at the hospital in nearby Damaturu confirmed that the bodies of six soldiers were taken to the morgue. (Photo:File)

Six Nigerian troops killed in Boko Haram raid

The jihadists attacked an army position overnight Thursday in Kamuya.

20 Jan 2019 11:47 AM

Khashoggi, a critic of the Saudi regime, went missing on October 2 last year. (Photo:File)

Haven't received requests to launch criminal probe into Khashoggi's murder: UN

The UN chief underlined that the Human Rights Council has the power to investigate Khashoggi's killing.

19 Jan 2019 11:46 AM

The secretary general said the UN needs to demonstrate through concrete solutions. (Photo:File)

Multilateralism is needed to address global challenges: UN chief

UN SG Antonio Guterres has said multilateralism is needed to solve global challenges such as climate change and terrorism.

19 Jan 2019 8:19 AM

The Palestinians will begin lobbying Security Council members for UN membership (Photo: File)

Palestinians launch bid for full UN membership

The Palestinians will launch a bid to become a full member of the United Nations

16 Jan 2019 12:24 PM

Britain is expected to raise the issue at the UN Security Council later this week (Photo: File)

Myanmar delays UN refugee chief's visit

Myanmar has postponed a planned visit by the UN refugee chief to Rakhine state

15 Jan 2019 4:06 PM

Problems in Yemen continue (Photo: File)

Yemen's warring parties refuse to meet together

Yemen's government and Houthi rebels were in different rooms

15 Jan 2019 12:28 PM

18-year-old Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Qanun (2nd L) being escorted by a Thai immigration officer (R) and UNHCR officials at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi teen is refugee, UN confirms, asks Australia to resettle

UN has found that a teenage woman who fled Saudi to Thailand is legitimate refugee and has asked Australia to take her in, officials said.

09 Jan 2019 12:42 PM

The incident was the deadliest at an environmental protest in India in a decade. (Photo: File | PTI)

Anti-sterlite protesters killed by shots to head, chest; half from behind: Autopsy

Thirteen people were killed when police opened fire on a demonstration against Vedanta's Sterlite copper smelter in Tamil Nadu in May.

22 Dec 2018 4:26 PM

Israel’s new homeland law is reeking of racism, many liken it to ‘apartheid’

The law also enshrines Jerusalem as the capital and Hebrew as its state language, leaving Arabic with a mere special status.

12 Nov 2018 5:44 AM

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