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United Nations Secretary General Ant³nio Guterres, left, observes as Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, right, hands over the chairmanship of the United Nations Group of 77 to Ecuadors President Rafael Correa. (Photo: AP)

Ecuador takes chair of UN group of 134 developing countries

President Rafael Correa told Friday's handover ceremony that the group will continue promoting 'social and economic...

14 Jan 2017 11:48 AM IST

Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, speaks with French journalists in Damascus. (Photo: AP)

President Assad linked to Syrian chemical attacks for first time

The US, Britain and France have called for sanctions against Syria, while Assad's ally Russia, called the evidence...

14 Jan 2017 8:44 AM IST

Internally displaced people flee fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants on a road in eastern Mosul, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

UN warns of oil spill south of Mosul

The warnings came in report released on environmental damages caused by oil fires intentionally started by retreating IS...

13 Jan 2017 1:28 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

We don't care a bit: North Korean official responds to US travel ban

Tour companies say business has already been hit hard by recent developments, including tensions over the North's...

25 July 2017 3:23 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

US, China could discuss new North Korea sanctions this week

On Monday, Pyongyang test-fired a short-range missile that fell provocatively close to Japan.

31 May 2017 9:11 AM IST

Sustaining the integrity of marine ecosystems will require a profound transformation in how humanity views and uses these fragile, finite and irreplaceable resources.

Oceans hold key to our future, so let's change course swiftly

They are also essential for promoting food security, protecting livelihoods and safeguarding broader economic...

31 May 2017 1:59 AM IST

File photo of former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage. (Photo: PTI)

No case for anyone but ourselves

Both through commission and omission, the Modi government has allowed the situation in the Kashmir valley to deteriorate...

28 May 2017 4:29 AM IST

Stranded flood victims ask for a ride to a passing boat at Agalawatte in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka mudslide death toll rises to 100; 99 missing

The Disaster Management Centre said more than 2,900 people have been displaced.

27 May 2017 9:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia, Julie Bishop in a meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Opposed to China plan in SCS, says Aussie Foreign Minister

Bishop said the right to freedom of navigation must be ensured as it its crucial for trade.

20 July 2017 3:13 AM IST

Top UN peacekeeping official and senior diplomat Atul Khare. (Photo: Videograb)

Top Indian diplomat in UN panel to tackle sexual abuse

Atul Khare is currently Under Secretary-General, Department of Field Support.

7 Jan 2017 12:18 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Ministers Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan hands over dossier to UN over alleged Indian interference

The dossier contains information and proof of RAW interference in Pakistan and involvement in terrorism, Pakistan...

7 Jan 2017 10:31 AM IST

United Nations Security Council. (Photo: AP/File)

India ready to temporarily give up veto for UNSC seat

The G4 nations also said they are open to innovative and differing ideas to reform the United Nations.

8 March 2017 5:31 PM IST