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"When Will American Overreach Stop": Norway Diplomat On Adani Case
Norwegian diplomat and former UN Environment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim has questioned the US government report on the Adani Group, calling it a case of "American overreach."
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Trump Team Weighs Direct Talks With North Korea's Kim In New Diplomatic Push, Sources Say
Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from Trump, to build on a relationship that already exists, as most likely to break the ice with Kim.
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Donald Trump Team Weighs "Direct Talks" With Kim Jong Un: Report
US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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UN's 35-Nation Nuclear Watchdog Board Passes Resolution Against Iran
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors passed a resolution chiding Iran's poor cooperation with the agency after hours of heated exchanges, diplomats told AFP late on Thursday.
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UNSC Seat For India, G7's Diminishing Power: What Ex Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani Said
Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani said it is time for Britain's permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council to be given to India. He also stressed India's role in addressing the conflict in Russia, Ukraine, Israel, among others.
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India Should Be On UN Security Council Permanently: Russia's Top Diplomat
Russia's top diplomat has said that his country believes that India, Brazil and African countries should be represented in the UN Security Council on a permanent basis, state-owned TASS news agency reported on Sunday.
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Iran Warns Of "Decisive Response" If Israel Retaliates After Missile Attack
Iran's top diplomat has warned UN chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response if Israel attacks his country in retaliation for a missile attack.
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"Israel Must Stop Firing On UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon," Says Ireland PM
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris on Saturday urged Israel to heed "the concerns of the international community" and not repeat recent firing on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.
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UK's Seat Should Go To India: Ex-Singaporean Diplomat On UN Security Council Reforms
The United Nations Security Council needs urgent reforms and India should get its rightful place as a permanent member of the top UN body, says former Singapore diplomat professor Kishore Mahbubani.
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UN Rights Expert Barred From Afghanistan: Report
The UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan has been barred from entering the country, a diplomatic source told AFP on Tuesday.
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UN Chief Calls Killing Of Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders "Dangerous Escalation"
Calling the twin strikes by Israel killing senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah during a 24-hour period a "dangerous escalation", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an international diplomatic push to prevent the conflict.
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Netanyahu Meets Families Of Israeli-American Hostages Held By Hamas In US
In what was his first meeting in the framework of the diplomatic visit to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the families of the Israeli-American hostages held in the custody of Hamas, earlier on Tuesday, India time.
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UN Adopts US-Drafted Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Hamas Welcomes Move
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza, as Washington leads an intense diplomatic campaign to push Hamas to accept the proposal.
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"Thank You Bharat": India's First Woman Ambassador At UN Ruchira Kamboj Signs Off
After an illustrious career spanning over 35 years, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has retired, the senior diplomat said on Saturday.
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Watch: UN's Top Diplomat In China Siddharth Chatterjee Does Yoga In Sub-Zero Temperatures
Siddharth Chatterjee, the head of the UN in China, is making waves on Chinese social media where he showcased his tough yoga and fitness exploits, including breathing exercises in sub-zero temperatures.
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"When Will American Overreach Stop": Norway Diplomat On Adani Case
Norwegian diplomat and former UN Environment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim has questioned the US government report on the Adani Group, calling it a case of "American overreach."
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Trump Team Weighs Direct Talks With North Korea's Kim In New Diplomatic Push, Sources Say
Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from Trump, to build on a relationship that already exists, as most likely to break the ice with Kim.
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Donald Trump Team Weighs "Direct Talks" With Kim Jong Un: Report
US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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UN's 35-Nation Nuclear Watchdog Board Passes Resolution Against Iran
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors passed a resolution chiding Iran's poor cooperation with the agency after hours of heated exchanges, diplomats told AFP late on Thursday.
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UNSC Seat For India, G7's Diminishing Power: What Ex Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani Said
Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani said it is time for Britain's permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council to be given to India. He also stressed India's role in addressing the conflict in Russia, Ukraine, Israel, among others.
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India Should Be On UN Security Council Permanently: Russia's Top Diplomat
Russia's top diplomat has said that his country believes that India, Brazil and African countries should be represented in the UN Security Council on a permanent basis, state-owned TASS news agency reported on Sunday.
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Iran Warns Of "Decisive Response" If Israel Retaliates After Missile Attack
Iran's top diplomat has warned UN chief Antonio Guterres that Tehran is ready for a "decisive and regretful" response if Israel attacks his country in retaliation for a missile attack.
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"Israel Must Stop Firing On UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon," Says Ireland PM
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris on Saturday urged Israel to heed "the concerns of the international community" and not repeat recent firing on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon.
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UK's Seat Should Go To India: Ex-Singaporean Diplomat On UN Security Council Reforms
The United Nations Security Council needs urgent reforms and India should get its rightful place as a permanent member of the top UN body, says former Singapore diplomat professor Kishore Mahbubani.
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UN Rights Expert Barred From Afghanistan: Report
The UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan has been barred from entering the country, a diplomatic source told AFP on Tuesday.
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UN Chief Calls Killing Of Hamas, Hezbollah Leaders "Dangerous Escalation"
Calling the twin strikes by Israel killing senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah during a 24-hour period a "dangerous escalation", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an international diplomatic push to prevent the conflict.
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Netanyahu Meets Families Of Israeli-American Hostages Held By Hamas In US
In what was his first meeting in the framework of the diplomatic visit to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the families of the Israeli-American hostages held in the custody of Hamas, earlier on Tuesday, India time.
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UN Adopts US-Drafted Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Hamas Welcomes Move
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza, as Washington leads an intense diplomatic campaign to push Hamas to accept the proposal.
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"Thank You Bharat": India's First Woman Ambassador At UN Ruchira Kamboj Signs Off
After an illustrious career spanning over 35 years, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has retired, the senior diplomat said on Saturday.
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Watch: UN's Top Diplomat In China Siddharth Chatterjee Does Yoga In Sub-Zero Temperatures
Siddharth Chatterjee, the head of the UN in China, is making waves on Chinese social media where he showcased his tough yoga and fitness exploits, including breathing exercises in sub-zero temperatures.
