UK PM Starmer Backs India For Permanent UNSC Membership, Calls For Comprehensive Reforms
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged the Security Council to become more representative and responsive, free from political paralysis
Shigeru Ishiba Set To Succeed Fumio Kishida As Japan’s Next Prime Minister
Ishiba will replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who resigned following a slush fund scandal that damaged the ruling party’s image
Hurricane Helene Strikes Florida; Over 2,50,000 Affected By Power Outages
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida on Friday, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, as per National Hurricane Center.
Israeli Airstrike Targets Bridge On Syria-Lebanon Border, Injuring Eight
Israeli airstrike struck a bridge near the Matrabah crossing on the Syria-Lebanon border, injuring eight individuals.
IDF Launches Targeted Strike On Hezbollah Commander Amid Escalating Conflict
Since Monday, the Israeli military has attacked over 2,000 locations in Lebanon, while Lebanese Environment Minister Nasser Yassin reported that the bombardment has displaced more than 150,000 residents in the last 72 hours
Indonesia Seizes Five Foreign Fishing Vessels For Illegal Fishing Activities
Indonesia's Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has apprehended five foreign fishing vessels—four flagged from the Philippines and one from Malaysia—accused of illegal fishing in the country's waters.
Jaishankar and Lavrov Discuss Peace Efforts As Modi Engages With Zelensky
India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday.
Reform Of international Financial, Political Structures Including UNSC Needed Urgently: EAM Jaishankar
Jaishankar concluded by calling on the G20 to push for reforms across global institutions. He emphasized the need to tackle pressing issues such as inequality, climate change, and the challenges posed by new technologies
Bangladesh To Assert Water Rights In Negotiations With India
Bangladesh's interim government, led by advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan, has announced plans to engage in negotiations with India regarding water rights and the sharing of common rivers.
Chile Backs India’s Permanent UNSC Membership, Russia Calls It ‘Legitimate Aspiration’
On Sunday, following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Quad Summit in Delaware, US President Joe Biden reaffirmed Washington's full support for India's permanent seat on the UNSC
