International

September 28, 2024 11:02 AM September 28, 2024 11:02 AM

India reaffirms commitment to improving social determinants of health in G20 Joint Finance-Health Task Force High-Level Meeting

India has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to improving Social Determinants of Health (SDH) during the G20 Joint Finance-Health Task Force High-Level Meeting held at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The session centred on prioritising investments in the health ...

September 28, 2024 11:44 AM September 28, 2024 11:44 AM

EAM S Jaishankar chaired BIMSTEC informal Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New York

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today chaired the BIMSTEC informal Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New York in preparation for the upcoming BIMSTEC Leaders’ Summit. Dr Jaishankar said in a social media post that he took stock of India’s close cooperation in health, food security, trade, inve...

September 28, 2024 11:49 AM September 28, 2024 11:49 AM

US: Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises in southeastern part of the country

In the United States, the death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to 43 in the southeastern part of the country as heavy flooding affected communities and emergency responders began large-scale rescue operations. Helene is now a tropical storm that made landfall in Florida overnight on Thursday a...

September 28, 2024 8:03 AM September 28, 2024 8:03 AM

British PM Keir Starmer backs India’s bid for permanent seat in UN Security Council

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has joined the leaders of the United States and France in voicing support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Addressing the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Mr. Starmer called ...

September 28, 2024 7:14 AM September 28, 2024 7:14 AM

EAM S Jaishankar to address high-level session of 79th UNGA in New York today

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will address a high-level session of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York today. The theme for the general debate is 'Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for p...

September 27, 2024 10:13 PM September 27, 2024 10:13 PM

Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly; Says, his country is yearning for peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Friday reaffirmed country's commitment to peace. Mr. Netanyahu said, his country is fighting for its life in the face of savage enemies who want Israel's annihilation. He added, Israel is...

September 27, 2024 7:27 PM September 27, 2024 7:27 PM

15 killed, 25 missing after unlicensed gold mine collapses in Indonesia

At least 15 workers were killed and 25 others missing after an unlicensed gold mine collapsed in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Solok Disaster Mitigation Agency Chief Irwan Efendi told media on Friday that the incident occurred in Nagari Sungai Abu in the province's Solok regency. He said, rescuers with h...

September 27, 2024 5:17 PM September 27, 2024 5:17 PM

Indonesia, Malaysia renew local currency bilateral swap agreement

The central banks of Indonesia and Malaysia renewed their Local Currency Bilateral Swap Agreement (LCBSA) of up to 5.42 billion dollars on Friday. According to a joint statement released by Bank Indonesia (BI) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the agreement renewal is effective for five years. The ban...

September 27, 2024 2:13 PM September 27, 2024 2:13 PM

Nearly 700 Lives Lost as Israel Intensifies Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets

In a week of intensifying violence, Lebanon's health ministry reports that nearly 700 people have lost their lives as Israel dramatically escalates its strikes against Hezbollah targets. The Israeli military claims to be focusing on Hezbollah's military capacities and senior commanders, but t...

September 27, 2024 1:39 PM September 27, 2024 1:39 PM

Shigeru Ishiba Wins Party Leadership Contest, Set to Become Japan’s Next PM

Liberal Democratic Party leader, Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest in a crowded race. Mr. Ishiba emerged victorious in the run-off against hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi, earning 215 votes compared to M...