New Delhi: Denouncing the October 7 assault by Hamas on Israel, the United Nations General Assembly President, Dennis Francis, said on Wednesday that the horrific escalation of violence since then has not only triggered a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip but also heightened security concerns throughout the world.He said that the violence since the October 7 attacks has further eroded

New Delhi: Lauding India for the facilitation of membership of the African Union into the intergovernmental G20 forum, visiting President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis said that it depicts New Delhi’s leadership in the international arena.He said that it also demonstrates India’s long-standing commitment to assist and facilitate development in the Global South, adding that

New Delhi: Highlighting that the world is witnessing the "damaging and destabilising" effect of terrorism, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis emphasised the need among member states to collaborate in efforts to combat this menace.He further urged member countries to "honour their commitments in the interest of peace and stability in the international system."

Taipei: Newly elected Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine has reaffirmed her support for strong ties with Taiwan, as reported by Focus Taiwan.The inauguration of the Marshall Islands president took place in the national capital, Majuro, on Monday and was attended by dignitaries from around the world, including Taiwan.At her inauguration, messages of congratulations were read out, including

Islamabad: Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch urged the people present at the International Oppressed Peoples Conference to give undivided attention to conveying the Baloch people’s pain and suffering, as reported by the Baluchistan Post.Mahrang was addressing the International Oppressed Peoples Conference in Islamabad on Tuesday.The Baloch YakJehti Committee stated that the conference highlighted

Moscow: Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of deliberately shooting down a Russian military transport plane carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange, and a local official said all 74 people on board had been killed.Russian state media said six Russian crew members and three guards were on the Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane which was shot down near the Russian city