In a significant show of support, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Starmer called for reforms to make the Security Council more representative and effective. His endorsement follows similar […]
During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Foreign Ministers of India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA) united in their call for decisive action against all UN-listed terrorists and terror organizations, including Pakistan-based groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and their facilitators. The ministers stressed the
The recent escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has seen significant developments since mid-September 2024. Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of key events: September 17, 2024: The conflict reignited when Hezbollah’s wireless communication devices, including pagers, exploded throughout Lebanon and Syria in an attack attributed to Israel. This marked a significant
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a grave warning to Western nations on Wednesday, cautioning that Russia could resort to nuclear retaliation if attacked with conventional missiles. Putin emphasized that any strike on Russia, supported by a nuclear power, would be viewed as a joint attack, marking a significant shift in Russia’s nuclear doctrine. This stern […]
China successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, heightening security concerns in a region already strained by Beijing’s territorial ambitions and its rivalry with the United States. According to a statement from China’s Defence Ministry, the missile carried a dummy warhead and
The Israeli military has been ordered to prepare for a possible ground invasion of Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah escalates. Military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi signaled that extensive airstrikes against the Iran-backed militant group could pave the way for Israeli forces to “enter enemy territory.” This development comes as US President Joe Biden […]
The UK government has urged British nationals in Lebanon to “leave immediately” as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “We are ramping up contingency plans, which is necessary given the escalation,” adding that the region is “potentially on
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized on Tuesday (September 24, 2024) that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved on the battlefield, signaling India’s role in facilitating communication between the two countries. Speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York, Jaishankar noted that India is actively engaging with both Russia and
Beirut: Hezbollah has confirmed the death of one of its commanders, Ibrahim Mohammed Kobeissi, following an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs. The announcement came just hours after the Israeli military stated it had targeted Kobeissi, killing him along with several others in the attack. Lebanese authorities reported that the strike resulted in the
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism that the war with Russia could end sooner than anticipated. In an interview with ABC News, Zelenskyy stated, “I think we are closer to peace than we think.” However, he emphasized that peace is achievable only if Ukraine can negotiate from a position of strength. To do so, Zelenskyy […]