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US Embargo On Cuba: India Joins 130-Nation UN Call To End Curbs
India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution seeking an end to the United States’ economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. The motion passed on Wednesday, October 28, with 130 countries supporting it, 17 opposing it and 25 abstaining. The outcome renewed international pressure on Washington, although support for the resolution declined compared with the previous year. The United State
US Embargo On Cuba: India Joins 130-Nation UN Call To End Curbs
India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution seeking an end to the United States’ economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. The motion passed on Wednesday, October 28, with 130 countries supporting it, 17 opposing it and 25 abstaining. The outcome renewed international pressure on Washington, although support for the resolution declined compared with the previous year. The United State
Jaishankar calls UN largely irrelevant, urges Security Council reform
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for reforms to the United Nations, saying the organisation has become “largely irrelevant” to decision-making on major global challenges because of persistent divisions within its Security Council. Speaking at the fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on Monday, October 5, he argued that the world body’s decision-making structure no longer adequately represe
Jaishankar calls UN largely irrelevant, urges Security Council reform
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for reforms to the United Nations, saying the organisation has become “largely irrelevant” to decision-making on major global challenges because of persistent divisions within its Security Council. Speaking at the fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on Monday, October 5, he argued that the world body’s decision-making structure no longer adequately represe
Jaishankar to Lead India at UNGA Amid US Tariff Row
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the government has announced. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 26. During his visit, he will also participate in several bilateral and plurilateral meetings covering global security, economic cooperation, energy and other international issues.
Jaishankar to Lead India at UNGA Amid US Tariff Row
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the government has announced. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 26. During his visit, he will also participate in several bilateral and plurilateral meetings covering global security, economic cooperation, energy and other international issues.
Nepal Demands Climate Compensation After Deadly Floods
Nepal sought international climate compensation following the deadly August 26 floods in Rasuwa and neighboring districts, officials said on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. From Kathmandu, the government approached a UN-backed fund and considered sending Prime Minister Balen Shah to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly. Nepal has sought international climate compensation following the catastrophic floods that devastat
Nepal Demands Climate Compensation After Deadly Floods
Nepal sought international climate compensation following the deadly August 26 floods in Rasuwa and neighboring districts, officials said on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. From Kathmandu, the government approached a UN-backed fund and considered sending Prime Minister Balen Shah to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly. Nepal has sought international climate compensation following the catastrophic floods that devastat
Strong El Nino Could Push 49 Million More Into Acute Hunger
A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute food insecurity across 45 vulnerable countries by the end of 2027. Central America and Southern Africa may face the sharpest rise as drought, erratic rainfall, floods and higher food prices threaten millions. Strong El Niño Raises Global Hunger Risk A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million additional people into acute food insecurity across vulnerable reg
Strong El Nino Could Push 49 Million More Into Acute Hunger
A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute food insecurity across 45 vulnerable countries by the end of 2027. Central America and Southern Africa may face the sharpest rise as drought, erratic rainfall, floods and higher food prices threaten millions. Strong El Niño Raises Global Hunger Risk A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million additional people into acute food insecurity across vulnerable reg









