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Participation in UNGA 81 reaffirms Viet Nam's commitment to multilateralism

Hanoi, Sept. 18 -- Speaking to the press in New York ahead of the visit, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN Do Hung Viet said UNGA 81 is taking place against the backdrop of... Read More


One in three gender equality institutions weakened in two years, UN report warns

India, Sept. 18 -- One in three institutions set up to advance gender equality has had its power weakened in the past two years, according to UN Women and UN DESA. The Gender Snapshot 2026 report say... Read More


Russia-Ukraine War Latest Live News: Russia Begins Parliamentary Election as Macron Warns of Russian Hybrid Attacks, Moscow Demands US Typhon Missiles Be Removed From Japan

India, Sept. 18 -- Russia-Ukraine War Latest Live News: Russia's first-ever parliamentary elections since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022 are currently ongoing, as the cou... Read More


PM, UAE President discuss West Asia situation

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the two leaders exchanging views on developments in West A... Read More


'Attempt to undermine my sons': Imran Khan's ex-wife hits back at Pakistani minister over remarks on Jewish identity

India, Sept. 18 -- Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of imprisoned former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, sarcastically responded to the country's defence minister Khwaja Asif on Friday for "under... Read More


Iran Thanks Russia and China for Opposing US-Drafted UN Security Council Resolution

Afghanistan, Sept. 18 -- Iran has thanked Russia and China for vetoing a U.S.-backed resolution at the United Nations Security Council that sought to extend independent monitoring of international san... Read More


21 killed, 78 injured in Pakistan mosque blast near police compound

India, Sept. 18 -- At least 21 people were killed and 78 injured after an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a mosque near a police compound in Kohat, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, during ... Read More


Iran delegation draws attention ahead of UNGAPublished on: September 18, 2026 10:08 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- The expected arrival of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will draw major attention at UNGA. Their visit comes as the United States and Iran... Read More


Japan Festival returns to Dhaka after seven years

Dhaka, Sept. 18 -- Japan Festival 2026 was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday, bringing together Japanese traditional performances, martial arts, music, cuisine and hands-on cultura... Read More


Opposition alliance announces peaceful September 27 marchPublished on: September 18, 2026 10:04 PM

Pakistan, Sept. 18 -- Pakistan's opposition alliance has announced that its September 27 long march will remain peaceful and constitutional. The alliance issued the statement after a meeting chaired b... Read More