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US ends 23 yr military mission in Iraq, final troop withdrawal begins in Sept
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon on Wednesday said the September pullout fulfils a 2024 agreement with Baghdad. American troop levels, once above 170,000 during the Iraq war have steadily declined to a small advisory force ahead…
US Marks 250 Years of Independence With New Trump-Themed $1 Gold Coin
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said that the the American Mint will begin striking a new One Dollar gold coin featuring President Donald Trump.
The coin commemorated 250 years of American…
“India Committed to Inclusive Labour Markets”: Mandaviya
BRICS Labour Ministers adopt landmark declaration in Hyderabad.
India launches BRICS CONNECT to boost labour cooperation among member nations.
ILO says India's social protection system now covers 100 crore people.
Dr. Mandaviya…
UN Chief Urges De-escalation, Warns Against Return to Full-Scale US-Iran War
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN head António Guterres on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East after the airstrikes by the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
He said in…
India-UK CETA Comes Into Force
India-UK CETA and Social Security Agreement officially come into force.
Over 50 export consignments worth $140 million dispatched on Day One.
Nearly 99% of Indian exports to receive zero-duty access to the UK.
Agreement…
EAM Jaishankar Launches India’s Campaign for UN Security Council Seat for 2028-29
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar officially launched India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UNSC for the 2028-29 term on Tuesday stated that the country’s presence in this vital body will…
World Cup helps young people discuss mental health
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs Felipe Paullier and Dr. Al Nahari on Tuesday briefed reporters in New York highlighted how sport can improve youth mental health outcomes and reduce stigma.…
UN Expert Urges UK Leaders to Respect Supreme Court Ruling on Women’s Rights
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN independent human rights expert Reem Alsalem on Tuesday has urged political leaders in the UK to support implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex, warned that opposition…
IMO Condemns Deadly Strait of Hormuz Attacks, Urges End to Escalation
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN maritime agency on Tuesday condemned overnight attacks on shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz that killed at least two seafarers as fresh strikes were reported early in the escalating US-Iran…
UNHCR says Gen Z shows most empathy to refugees
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN refugee agency on Tuesday said taht the protection for refugees has been enshrined in international law for more than 7 decades, but how much support is there today for those fleeing conflict and…