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Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calls for energy routes away from Iran amid West Asia war
US President Donald Trump has thrown his administration's support behind the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), linking the ambitious connectivity project to the need for alternative energy routes amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump said recent attacks involving commercial shipping had underlined the need to move the region's energy infrastructure away from what he described as Iranian checkpoints.
Macron calls Gaza situation 'shameful', questions international community's response to the crisis
While addressing the 81s session of the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that the situation in Gaza is “shameful”, and questioned the international community’s response to the crisis.During his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Macron said, “What is our credibility worth if we remain inactive on Gaza? Some claim that peace has been achieved, but this has not opened up humanitarian deliveries. The spectacle, it is shameful.”
China signals support for UNSC reform, V4 backs India: What lies ahead for New Delhi's permanent seat bid?
In a significant development, India’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council received big support from four members of the Visegrád Group (V4) during their first foreign ministers’ meeting with India on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were united in supporting India’s bid for UNSC membership.
Global order under stress, Jaishankar calls for stronger multilateralism at UNGA Summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for a stronger and more effective multilateral system, warning that the global order is facing mounting pressure from geopolitical competition, tensions and conflicts. Speaking at the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism Summit on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Jaishankar said the international community is going through a period of major structural change that requires countries to reinforce cooperation rather than allow divisions to deepen. "We meet at a time when the global order is under stress. For some decade
Is India's UNSC push gaining momentum? Visegrad 4 countries back its permanent seat bid
India’s big push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council received support from the four members of the Visegrád Group (V4) during their first foreign ministers’ meeting with India on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In this regard, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár said Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were united in supporting India’s bid.
In 1999, just 15 island foxes remained on each of two California islands; captive breeding...
On San Miguel and Santa Rosa islands, the island fox population faced a dire threat of extinction due to predation by golden eagles. The successful removal of these eagles, combined with dedicated captive breeding and habitat restoration programs, allowed the foxes to make a remarkable recovery. As a result, these subspecies were ultimately delisted from the endangered species list.
Muhammad Ali’s 1915 Los Angeles mansion was bought for $2.5 million in 2001
The legendary mansion of Muhammad Ali in Los Angeles has been sold for a remarkable $8.5 million. Designed in the elegant Italian Renaissance style, this exquisite property was built in 1915 and boasts original architectural details. With nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms, this iconic home in Fremont Place embarks on a fresh journey for its new owners.
China's Xi Jinping to visit US from September 23-25; trade talks with Trump in focus
President Xi Jinping will visit the United States (US) this week where he would hold talks with his American counterpart Donald Trump that focus on trade, artificial intelligence (AI), global instability and the situation in the Middle East, confirmed China on Monday.
84-year-old Wyoming Navy veteran donates 207-acre llama ranch as sanctuary for veterans and first responders
In an inspiring act of philanthropy, Navy veteran Al Ellis has gifted his expansive ranch in Wyoming to a dedicated foundation. This sanctuary will cater to veterans and first responders, providing a serene environment for healing and family bonding. With the Boulder Crest Foundation’s specialized initiatives, the campus is anticipated to be operational by September 2027, transforming lives one family at a time.
Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Afghanistan again; 3 killed, several injured amid rising border tensions
Pakistan's military action inside Afghanistan continued on Monday as fighter jets reportedly carried out airstrikes in parts of Kunar and Paktika provinces, leaving at least three people dead and several others injured. The latest strikes come amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban authorities in Kabul over allegations of cross-border militancy. Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple locations in Afghanistan early Monday morning. In Paktika province, two separate strikes were reported in the Rakha and Torkandi areas of Barmal district. One of the strikes hit an unoccupied hou
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- Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calls for energy routes away from Iran amid West Asia war
- Macron calls Gaza situation 'shameful', questions international community's response to the crisis
- China signals support for UNSC reform, V4 backs India: What lies ahead for New Delhi's permanent seat bid?
- Global order under stress, Jaishankar calls for stronger multilateralism at UNGA Summit
- Is India's UNSC push gaining momentum? Visegrad 4 countries back its permanent seat bid
