The United Nations’ aim of achieving a humanitarian truce in the Israel-Palestine conflict has taken a positive turn as a cluster of nations has voted in favour of a UN resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the occupied territories of Palestine. India supported the resolution along with 145 other countries. The UN Resolution The resolution titled “Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and the occupied Syrian Golan” was presented at the fourth committee of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee at the United Nations General Assembly. A UN statement in the context of the resolution…
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Top diplomats from India and the United States met on Friday for the fifth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Defense Secretary Lloyd and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Austin in New Delhi. Challenges determined, and Solutions explored The fifth annual 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue commenced on Friday as Foreign and Defence Ministers of India and the U.S. met in New Delhi to discuss matters of predominant concern. The meeting referred to the June 2023 and September 2023 visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden. The Ministers…
India’s initiative to expand and explore the bilateral relations between Asian countries has a new feather in the cap. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Malaysian counterpart Zambry Abdul Kadir co-chaired the Joint Commission Meeting. The meeting concluded with both sides departing in concord over pivotal matters of concern. The 6th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) The meeting comes as a part of an official visit to India by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Zambry Abdul Kadir, from 05-08 November 2023. The 6th Joint Commission Meeting, co-chaired by Foreign Affairs Ministers of both nations, deliberated on issues like…
Champions League Royalties Real Madrid and Bayern Munich secured their spot in this year’s round of sixteen as they continued their unbeaten streak. After Matchday four, Madrid and Bayern remain top of their respective group. Real Madrid eased past a fragile Braga Real Madrid secured a slot in this year’s round of sixteen with two games left in the group stage. The record 14-time winners of the prestigious trophy qualified for the knock-out phase consecutively for 26 tournament editions. The dominating 3-0 win against the Portuguese side Braga in matchday four assured their progress. Madrid started the game without their…
As matchday- 4 commenced on Tuesday night in this year’s UEFA Champions League, high-voltage matches have set the stage for a thrilling match week in the grandest stage of football. The night started with Borussia Dortmund facing Newcastle United in the Group of Death (Group F). Later in the group, AC Milan hosted PSG at San Siro in a Champions League classic as the battle for qualification turned strenuous. Dortmund completes double over Newcastle Edin Terzic’s men completed the double over Newcastle United as they sank the Magpies with two brilliant goals. Goals from Dortmund’s new signing, Niclas Füllkrug, and…
In the process of extending diplomatic relations with nations across the world, a new step to solidify relations with India’s neighboring country, Bhutan, is progressing. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and held a meeting to strengthen cooperation and bolster connectivity between the two nations. India and Bhutan to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Monday joined for a meeting that looked forward to solidifying the status quo of both nations. PM Modi conveyed to the King of Bhutan India’s strong commitment and unique…
In the aftermath of the destructive earthquake that hit Nepal, India proved to be a dependable neighbour. India became the first responder in sending emergency relief to Nepal. India lends a helping hand to Nepal India on Sunday sent emergency aid to people affected by the earthquake. The high-intensity earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4, caused havoc in Nepal on Friday. According to the Mint, so far, the earthquake has taken the lives of 157 people and injured over 250 others. India became the first provider of relief to Nepal. On Sunday, India sent its first consignment of relief…
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar, held direct talks with top leaders of Portugal and Italy in the past few days. The meeting is a part of the Minister’s four-day visit to Portugal and Italy to bolster the bilateral talks and cooperation between the influential nations. EAM with “productive talks” in Portugal Mr. Jaishankar arrived in Lisbon on Tuesday and met with Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and Minister of Foreign Affairs Joao Cravinho. The discussion entailed ways to bolster bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Addressing issues on defense, trade, investment, tourism, and direct airplanes connecting the…
In a move that disseminated concern across the globe, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill revoking the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. It is a pact that propagates adherence to arms control. Vladimir Putin lifts ban on Nuclear weapons testing President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a bill revoking Russia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). The Kremlin’s decision mirrors the stand taken by the United States. The US has signed the treaty but not ratified it. The move has raised concern over Russia resuming nuclear weapons testing to warn the Western military…
As the current state of affairs grew more intense in the Israel-Hamas war, Bolivia decided to break diplomatic relations with Israel. A cluster of South American nations have recalled their ambassadors as they exhibited solidarity on their perspective of the war. Bolivia breaks ties with Israel Bolivia’s leftwing government has decided to cut ties with Israel entirely due to the alleged war crimes and human rights violence in the Gaza Strip. Bolivia announced its decision on Tuesday, as they accused the nation of carrying out crimes against humanity. Freddy Mamani, Bolivia’s deputy foreign minister, in a news conference, said that…
