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Trudeau spokeswoman Eleanore Catenaro said in response: No meeting was requested. We dont have any comment beyond that. (Photo: PTI)

Rejected meeting with Trudeau at UNGA over trade fight: Trump

Trump vented his frustration with Canada along sidelines of UNGA, latest sign of deteriorating ties between two allies.

27 Sept 2018 4:54 PM IST

Didnt expect that reaction but thats okay, Trump responded, as the delegates in the UNGA hall laughed and clapped. (Photo: AFP)

UN wasn't laughing at me, they were laughing with me, says Trump

The incident took place during Trump's speech to the annual UN General Assembly.

27 Sept 2018 10:55 AM IST

Gay rights activists celebrate in Mumbai on Thursday after the Supreme Court struck down Section 377 that made homosexual acts which carry a masimum punishment of life term. (Photo: AP)

UN Human Rights chief cites India's ruling on gay sex, urges countries...

Bachelet said there is a need to see more countries taking steps to bring their laws in line with fundamental equality...

26 Sept 2018 4:13 PM IST

Didnt expect that reaction but thats okay, Trump responded, as the delegates in the UNGA hall laughed and clapped. (Photo: AFP)

Trump says US 'booming like never before', draws a laugh from world...

Trump said America's economy is booming like never before and since his election, the US has added USD 10 trillion in...

26 Sept 2018 12:37 PM IST

We want security for our country, Trump said. And we will have that at the same time, we have compassion, we want to keep families together. (Photo: AP)

India a free society, successfully lifting millions out of poverty:...

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

26 Sept 2018 9:06 AM IST

The proposal, which was scheduled to undergo a final vote on Tuesday, would have deferred sentencing or punishment for sexual assault in cases where there was no physical force and where the victim and perpetrator were married. (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...

19 Sept 2018 1:50 PM IST

Syria accidentally downed a Russian military aircraft with a crew of 15 onboard when its air defences went into action against an alleged Israeli missile strike, the Russian army said Tuesday. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

'Full blame' on Israel, says Russia as Syria accidentally downs its...

The incident, which happened late Monday, was the worst case of friendly fire between the two allies.

18 Sept 2018 3:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

A changing UN might offer India a new role

The United States has decided to reduce its UN peacekeeping contribution from 28.5 per cent of its total budget to 25...

17 Sept 2018 1:27 AM IST

Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera to revoke his decision last week to overturn the 1979 law prohibiting the sale of any type of alcohol to women. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka to urge UN to remove war crime charges against its troops

Sirisena, who will lead a delegation to the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, will address general...

15 Sept 2018 1:26 PM IST

CPEC is the crown jewel of Chinas One Belt One Road endeavour, which has routinely impeded by frequent terrorist activities. (Photo: AFP)

India raises concern over China-Pakistan economic corridor project at...

India at United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to the implementation of the Right to Development.

15 Sept 2018 1:05 PM IST

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddins remarks came during the UNSC debate on Mediation and Settlement of Disputes. (Photo: Twitter | @AkbaruddinIndia)

Pakistan says it is open to talks, India calls it 'one-trick pony'

He added that single act playsâ€ have no resonance on multi-lateral platforms like the United Nations.

25 Sept 2018 1:47 AM IST

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AFP)

Second North Korea summit likely to take place 'quite soon': Trump

Trump says secretary of state Mike Pompeo is working out the details for the second Trump-Kim meeting.

24 Sept 2018 8:33 PM IST