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Sri Lanka's review by UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The United Nations (UN) Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED), during its 29th session, will review Sri Lanka's first periodic report today (September 26) in Geneva, accord... Read More


Benjamin Netanyahu avoids most of Europe on flight to New York amid International Court arrest warrant

India, Sept. 26 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a highly unusual flight path to New York this week, steering clear of much of European airspace in what observers believe was a move t... Read More


IAEA chief: India-Pak Nuclear war 'Unthinkable'

Moscow, Sept. 26 -- A nuclear war between India and Pakistan is unthinkable and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not carry out inspections of nuclear facilities in countries that hav... Read More


Bangladeshi Hindus set to celebrate Durga Puja amid high alert

Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- Hindus in Bangladesh have completed all preparations to celebrate the largest festival, Durga Puja, amid high alert due to security concerns. Durga Puja, the main religious festiva... Read More


China's obstruction at UN under fire amid calls for Taiwan's participation

Taipei, Sept. 26 -- Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. has raised his call for Taiwan's participation in the United Nations, criticising China for twisting UN Resolution 2758 to block Taiwan's voic... Read More


Trump meets Pakistan PM amid signs of improving ties

Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- President Donald Trump met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the White House on Thursday, highlighting growing ties between the United States and the South Asian nucl... Read More


Malaysia spotlighted as halal hub and gateway to Asean at Chile business summit

BANGKOK, Sept. 26 -- Malaysia has emerged as a central pillar of Chile's strategy in Southeast Asia, with bilateral trade continuing to expand under the Chile-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), acco... Read More


India reiterates its zero tolerance approach to terrorism at UN Ministerial Meeting

United Nations/New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- Addressing the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, India referred to the scourge of cross-border terrorism that it faces an... Read More


India will gradually reduce Russian oil purchases: Bessent

Washington, Sept. 26 -- India will gradually reduce its purchases of Russian energy, opined US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a television interview on Wednesday. Bessent's comments come even... Read More


Pak PM invites CA to visit Pakistan

Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to visit Pakistan and expressed his country's keen interest for stronger trade and business ties for mutu... Read More