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British climber, 28, dies in fall in northern Spain
Mountaineer’s body recovered about 20 metres below the summit of Torrecerredo, the highest peak of the Picos de Europa range
Pakistan thanks Trump for 'timely intervention' in Op Sindoor, renews Indus Waters Treaty warning
Shehbaz Sharif warned that any attempt to stop, impede or divert Pakistan’s share of the Indus River waters would be treated as an “act of war”, | World News
Trump, Xi end three-day summit with tea, stability pledge and a little progress on key disputes
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up their three-day summit on Friday with tea at the White House and a tour of the
Takaichi says Trump gave detailed debrief on Xi’s state visit
WASHINGTON — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke with Donald Trump about this week’s U.S.-China summit in Washington, and touted the “unshakable” bond between the two allies.
"March towards democratic future cannot be halted": EAM Jaishankar calls for reformed multilateralism at UNGA
New York [US], September 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) said the world is moving towards a multi-polar order and called for reformed multilateralism, asserting that large sections of humanity cannot be excluded from global decision-making processes. Addressing at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), he said the post-1945 global order is giving way to new real
"Safety must not be compromised": Jaishankar raises concerns over attacks on seafarers at UNGA
New York [US], September 27 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) raised concerns over attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in various maritime regions, including the Gulf, Red Sea and Black Sea, during his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Jaishankar said that Indian seafarers, along with others from different countries, have lost their lives in
The next war will be fought here. America and Europe will be enemies
In the Arctic, Washington and Brussels are competing for control of Greenland, trade routes, and resources even as they remain NATO allies This September, the Arctic quietly widened the rift between presumed transatlantic allies. Brussels' attempts to mitigate growing US influence in the region have so far been unsystematic but intense. The Arctic Summit held in Finnish Lapland and the subsequent
Veena Sikri slams Pak's 'laughable' UNGA posturing on Kashmir
Former diplomat Veena Sikri slammed Pakistan's 'laughable' UNGA posturing on Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty. India has put the treaty in abeyance post the Pahalgam attack and delivered a stinging rebuttal, citing Pak's terror sponsorship.
"Blood and water cannot flow together": Former diplomat Veena Sikri blisters Pakistan PM's UNGA speech
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Former diplomat Veena Sikri has launched a scathing critique against Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue and the Indus Waters Treaty at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dismissing Islamabad's posturing as completely unacceptable and laughable. Speaking to ANI, Sikri firmly defended India's sovereign decisions, highlighting that Islamabad's domestic mismanagemen
Okta Sees AI Agent Identity Market Outgrowing Traditional IAM at Oktane 2026
Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) executives said the company is positioning its identity platform to play a central role in securing and governing artificial intelligence agents, arguing that the emerging “agentic” technology market could ultimately exceed the size of today’s identity and access management market. Speaking at the company’s Investor Summit at Oktane 2026, Co-Founder and CEO Todd […]
Shehbaz Sharif UN Speech: Pakistan Warns India Over Indus Water, Raises Kashmir Again
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again put the spotlight on India-Pakistan tensions by raising the Indus water dispute and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly. In his UN address, Sharif warned that any effort to stop, impede or divert Pakistan’s share of the Indus River waters would be treated by Pakistan as an “act of war.” The remarks came amid continuing disagreements between New Delhi and Islamabad over the Indus Waters Treaty and broader bilateral relations. The 19
Oman's FM, Araghchi talk Hormuz, regional stability
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi (pictured right) met with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi (pictured left), to discuss regional developments in the Middle East and navigation safety in ...
Outside UN, Baloch, Pashtun activists protest Pakistan over killings, forced disappearances in Balochistan
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) Baloch and Pashtun activists held protests outside the UN complex against killings, imprisonment and forced disappearances of their people while Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was speaking at the General Assembly. In separate protests on Friday, the supporters of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) and the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) demanded an end to attacks on and the suppression of Balochis and Pashtuns. Sharif, meanwhile, was sanctimoniously flingin
EAM Jaishankar signs UN Convention against Cybercrime on UNGA sidelines
New York [US], September 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying the pact would strengthen international cooperation for a safer digital future. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime today on the sidel
World News | EAM Jaishankar Signs UN Convention Against Cybercrime on UNGA Sidelines
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying the pact would strengthen international cooperation for a safer digital future
Badgered at home; Sharif indulges in tired rhetoric on Indus, Kashmir; makes lame claim on India-Pak conflict
New York [US], September 26 (ANI): A failing economy, an opposition on the streets and conflicts in provinces has put Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif under immense pressure at home. So, when he made his speech at the UN General assembly, the Pakistan Prime Minister indulged in old tired rhetoric on the Indus Waters Treaty and Kashmir issues, while making a lame claim on having taken the upper hand in the May 2025 conflict w
EAM Jaishankar meets Russia's Lavrov on UNGA sidelines, reviews bilateral and BRICS cooperation
New York [US], September 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Sharing details of the meeting, Jaishankar said the two leaders exchanged views on several ongoing issues and reviewed India-Russia bilateral ties as well
Crude oil prices slide after Iranian and US negotiators discuss opening Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices dipped Friday after reports that Iranian and U.S. negotiators engaged in side talks at the United Nations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile European and Middle Eastern allies rallied around Saudi Arabia amidst Houthi attacks.
"Terrorist Country Asking Me?" S Jaishankar Rips Into Pak Journalist's Question
The exchange took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Celtic & Rangers appeal against Scottish Cup closed doors sanctions
Celtic and Rangers appeal against the Scottish FA decision forcing both clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors.
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