World, Americas, 28th Sep 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 28 Sep 2019

World, Americas, 28 Sep 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

Pak PM, delegation return to New York after jet given by Saudi prince develops fault

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave PM Khan his private jet as he left for the US after his two-day visit to the Kingdom.

28 Sep 2019 3:45 PM

The joint statement, the lawmakers said, is in response to the imposition of media blackout starting August 5. (Photo: File)

14 US Congressmen urge Modi to restore communication in Kashmir

'India is an important US partner and the world's largest democracy,' the statement said.

28 Sep 2019 3:34 PM

"The Kashmir issue, a dispute left from the past, should be peacefully and properly addressed in accordance with the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreement," State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi said in his address to the UN General Assembly on Friday. (Photo: File)

China raises Kashmir issue at UN, calls it 'dispute from past'

China, a close ally of Pakistan, also stressed that no actions should be taken that would unilaterally change the "status quo".

28 Sep 2019 3:17 PM

In April, during a joint press conference with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran, Khan made a gaffe and said Germany and Japan shared a border, becoming a target for trolls. (Photo: File)

In slip of tongue, Imran Khan calls PM Modi Indian president in UNGA speech

Khan was addressing 74th session of the UNGA.

28 Sep 2019 12:45 PM

Responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech at the United Nation General Assembly, India on Saturday said his speech qualifies as ‘brinkmanship and not statesmanship’. (Photo: PTI)

Here is how India slammed Pakistan with questions at UN General Assembly

Slamming Pakistan on the global level, India raised the following questions.

28 Sep 2019 11:11 AM

A federal judge in California on Friday blocked a bid by the Trump administration that would have allowed for undocumented migrant children to be detained indefinitely. (Photo: File)

US judge blocks Trump's bid to detain migrant kids indefinitely

President Donald Trump's administration has faced numerous court challenges over its efforts to curb migration.

28 Sep 2019 9:55 AM

Addressing the UN, Modi said that the 21st-century India was making an effort not just for itself but for the world whether it was in the fight against global warming, peacekeeping missions, or alleviating millions of people from poverty. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi in UNGA address positions India as a world leader

While ending the speech, Modi urged the world to stick together especially in weathering the modern day storms.

28 Sep 2019 9:47 AM

US President Donald Trump's special representative for Ukraine, Kurt Volker, resigned on Friday, sources familiar with the situation said. (Photo: AFP)

Amid probe, Trump's envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker resigns: sources

Volker had served in the position on a part-time, unpaid basis since 2017.

28 Sep 2019 9:43 AM

When asked about US President Donald Trump and others who have mocked her, the 16-year-old activist said they likely feel their world view and interests are being threatened by climate activism. (Photo: File)

Greta Thunberg: Grown-ups mock children because world view threatened

The youth climate movement has drawn criticism from some who accuse students of overreacting and say they would be better going to school.

28 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

Gabbard had added that India was one of America's closest allies in Asia and is a country of growing importance in a critical region of the world. (Photo: ANI)

Democrat leader Tulsi Gabbard meets PM Modi in New York

The meeting comes a week after the Democratic Party member apologised for not able to attend “Howdy, Modi” event.

28 Sep 2019 9:21 AM

Khan, who is currently on a week-long visit to the US, delivered his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly and touched upon several issues, including climate change, money laundering and Islamophobia. (Photo: AP)

Islamophobia creating divisions, hijab becoming a 'weapon': Pak PM Imran at UNGA

Khan said Since 9/11 attacks Islamophobia had grown at an 'alarming' pace.

28 Sep 2019 9:02 AM

Modi said India was honoured to host a special event marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (Photo: Twitter)

PM concludes US visit, thanks Americans for exceptional hospitality

At UNGA PM Modi shared his thoughts on how India will keep working towards making our planet more peaceful, prosperous and harmonious.

28 Sep 2019 8:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi talks peace, Imran Khan warns of war

Imperative that world unites against terror: PM; Imran highlights Kashmir.

28 Sep 2019 1:58 AM

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