'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 13:43

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to interact with technology and business leaders and focus on innovation, digital economy and renewable energy during his US trip next month, a top Indian diplomat has said.

Five new nations join UNSC as members

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 07:21

Five new countries joined the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members starting from the new year, while Jordan assumed Thursday the rotating presidency of the Council for January.

Palestinians cast first vote at UN Assembly

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 12:45

The Palestinians cast a UN General Assembly vote for the first time and claimed the moment as a new step in their quest for full recognition by the global body.

India dismisses Pak attempt to rake up Kashmir at UNGA

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 19:17

India has dismissed as "unwarranted" Pakistan`s attempt to rake up the Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly.

U.N. approves network to monitor near-Earth objects

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 16:21

The U.N. General Assembly has reportedly set up an international network to monitor near-Earth objects and alter their trajectories to prevent impact.

188 nations back UN vote against US Cuba embargo

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 08:56

A record-equalling 188 countries on Tuesday backed an annual UN General Assembly vote condemning the five-decade-old US embargo against communist Cuba.

Germany, Brazil to propose anti-spying resolution at UN

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 09:15

Germany and Brazil are drafting a UN General Assembly resolution that would demand an end to excessive spying and invasion of privacy after a former US intelligence contractor revealed massive international surveillance programs, UN diplomats said on Friday.

India calls for timely reform of global financial institutions

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 14:09

India has called for timely reform of global financial institutions, saying it will give "real voice" and participation to developing countries.

Pakistan calls for end to US drone strikes

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 15:55

Pakistan`s envoy to UN Masood Khan said the war against terrorism must be waged within the framework of international law and called for an end to US drone strikes in Pakistan.

I never called Singh a `village woman`: Nawaz Sharif

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 17:15

In an attempt to end a controversy over his purported remarks about his Indian counterpart, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that he never called Manmohan Singh a "village woman".

Four killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 00:57

Days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif spoke against the use of US drones in Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, a CIA-operated spy plane targeted a house in the lawless North Waziristan region and killed four suspected militants.

No conditions allowed for Syria peace talks: Minister

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 00:55

Syria`s foreign minister on Monday blasted the West`s "blatant" aggression and insisted to the UN General Assembly that no conditions must be set for an international peace conference.