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As US president Donald Trump prepared to tout protection of US sovereignty at the annual UN gathering of world leaders, Guterres told the 193-member UN general assembly that multilateralism is under fire when it is needed most. (Photo: File)

World order increasingly chaotic, says UN chief

Guterres called for renewed commitment to a rules-based order with UN at its centre and warned against spreading 'politics of pessimism.'

26 Sep 2018 10:30 AM

'I don't have any other comment. I was not in charge at that time and I know that we have very clear rules,' Macron said in his first comment on the issue. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge when signed: Macron

Macron was asked if Indian govt had at any point told France or Dassault that they had to accept Reliance as Indian partner for Rafale deal.

26 Sep 2018 9:36 AM

In his about 35-minute address, he said over the years, history has transpired in the halls of the UN General Assembly. (Photo: File)

India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty: Trump at UNGA

Trump said dreams that fill UNGA hall are as diverse as people who have stood at this podium and as varied as countries represented in UN.

26 Sep 2018 9:06 AM

The United States began reimposing economic sanctions this summer and the most draconian measures, which seek to force Iran's major customers to stop buying its oil, resume Nov. 5. (Photo: File)

Major powers, Iran meet to salvage nuclear deal without US

Speaking before senior officials from Britain, China, Germany, Russia and Iran, EU's Mogherini made case for Iran remaining in deal.

25 Sep 2018 4:20 PM

Interestingly, Gayford also posted an image on social media, flashing Ardern's dummy identity card with a picture of Neve, describing her as 'New Zealand first baby.' (Photo: ANI)

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern makes history with baby at UN assembly

Ardern, became one of few world leaders to give birth while in office, brought her daughter to hall and was seen cuddling and kissing her.

25 Sep 2018 4:07 PM

Swaraj attended the high-level event on counter-narcotics hosted by US President Donald Trump and addressed the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

UNGA: Sushma Swaraj holds bilateral meetings with key foreign counterparts

Swaraj held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of UN General Assembly and discussed issues such as trade, investment and capacity building.

25 Sep 2018 1:27 PM

Donald Trump, who hosted the global leaders at a high-level event on counter-narcotics at the United Nations headquarters, said illicit drugs were linked to organised crime, illegal financial flows, corruption and terrorism. (Photo: File)

Trump urges nations to work together to combat drug problem

India is among the early co-hosts of the meeting organised by the US on counter-narcotics that is supported by nearly 130 UN member states.

25 Sep 2018 12:15 PM

A Myanmar military crackdown unleashed in the western state of Rakhine last year after attacks by Rohingya militants on police and army posts drove more than 700,000 of the largely stateless minority across the border with Bangladesh. (Photo: File)

US to provide USD 185 mn for those affected by Rakhine state crisis

The new funding will support implementation of critical emergency services, including shelter, food, water, sanitation, health care.

25 Sep 2018 12:03 PM

'As I have said repeatedly, regime change in Iran is not the administration's policy,' national security advisor John Bolton told reporters as he previewed President Donald Trump's week at the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo: File)

Not after Iran regime change but vows 'maximum pressure': US

Trump has pulled out of an international agreement to constrict Iran's nuclear deal and restored sanctions.

25 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

'We’re going to get an outcome which forces China to behave in a way that if you want to be a power -- a global power – transparency, rule of law, you don’t steal intellectual property,' Pompeo said. (Photo: File)

We are going to win, says Mike Pompeo on trade war with China

Trump has taken an increasingly hard line on trade, with USD 200 billion in tariffs on Chinese exports set to take effect on Monday.

24 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

On October 1, Guterres will formally open the new UN House in New Delhi and on October 2, the Secretary-General will participate in the closing session of the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention. (Photo: File)

UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit India in October

The Secretary-General will arrive in New Delhi on October 1.

22 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

Guterres said it was 'not acceptable' for Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, to be jailed 'for what they were doing' as journalists in Myanmar. (Photo: File)

UN chief urges Myanmar to pardon convicted Reuters reporters

'It is my deep belief that that should not happen,' he said adding that he hoped Myanmar govt would pardon and release them at the earliest.

21 Sep 2018 11:42 AM

Police responded to a shooting shortly after 9 pm local time and found several people with gunshot wounds. (Representational Image)

7 people, including children, shot at in New York: reports

The Syracuse Firefighters union reported seven victims from the shooting on the city's Midland Avenue, according to a Facebook post.

21 Sep 2018 9:34 AM

Guterres offered UN help to advance efforts to fully rid the Korean peninsula of nuclear weapons and called for unity among global powers. (Photo: File)

UN chief calls for concrete action to follow up on N Korea's denuclearisation

Guterres welcomed the announcement by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a summit with Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang.

20 Sep 2018 1:37 PM

While the staff member has not been named throughout the process of investigation, sexual misconduct allegations were levelled against Indian national Ravi Karkara, who had served as Senior Advisor on Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy to the Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director at UN Women. (Representational Image)

Indian employed in UN Women dismissed for sexual conduct

UN Women said last month that Office of Audit and Investigation of UNDP had completed its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

19 Sep 2018 1:50 PM

'All she's got is a part-time maid, and the ability to open and close the curtains quickly is important,' said Patrick Kennedy, the top management official at the State Department during the Obama administration, defending the purchase. (Photo: AP)

Amid budget cuts, over USD 52,000 spent on Nikki Haley's residence curtains: Report

A spokesman for Haley said plans to buy the curtains were made in 2016 during the Obama administration and Haley had no say in the purchase.

14 Sep 2018 2:00 PM

The cars will include nods to earlier versions and be priced at USD 23,045 and up.

Volkswagen to end iconic 'Beetle' cars in 2019

Volkswagen plans to offer the two final edition models in both coupe and convertible styles.

14 Sep 2018 11:53 AM

'Jeff Fager (in pic) is leaving the company effective immediately,' CBS News president David Rhodes wrote in a note to staff reported by CBS News. (Photo: AFP)

'60 Minutes' producer out as CBS cleans up after harassment claims

The exit of Jeff Fager comes three days after the television giant announced the departure of president, chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves.

13 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

A member of the military walks the grounds of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial before the start of the September 11th Pentagon Memorial Observance at the Pentagon on the 17th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. (Photo: AP)

9/11 US attacks: 17 years after deadliest attack, wounds of victims still fresh

United States President Donald Trump will be in Pennsylvania for a memorial for the Flight 93 victims.

11 Sep 2018 9:14 PM

The UN Secretary General referred to the Kerala floods, among other natural disasters across the world, to highlight the urgency of the climate crisis and the need to step up efforts to reverse course on climate change. (Photo: File)

Citing Kerala floods, UN chief says climate change nearing point of no return

In his message, Guterres highlighted the huge economic costs of climate change and the opportunities presented by climate action.

11 Sep 2018 11:11 AM

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