“It is time to abolish human exploitation once and for all, and to recognize the equal and unconditional dignity of each and every individual,” said Audrey Azoulay, Director General of UNESCO. “Today, let us remember the victims and freedom fighters of the past so that they may inspire future generations to build just societies.” The…
“It is deeply troubling that, for over a year, the intra-Syrian political process has been in deep freeze,” he said, speaking via videoconference. “A political process is the right of the Syrian people they are entitled to chart their own destiny.” Mr. Pedersen said Syrians both inside and outside the country continue to suffer severely…
Addressing the BRICS Summit, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, Secretary-General António Guterres commended the Rainbow Nation’s “extraordinary path to unity through action and justice.” “That’s what our world needs: unity for action and unity for justice; we are confronting existential challenges,” he said, drawing attention to worsening impacts of climate change and rising poverty,…
An agreement to restore relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran was brokered by China; Photo: File Riyadh: The Cabinet of Saudi Arabia has jointly welcomed the restoration of relations with Iran and said that it is looking forward to the beginning of a new era of relations with Iran. According to the Saudi media, while…
File photo The violence against Christians started from the state of Manipur and has now spread to New Delhi. According to media reports, 35 to 40 armed men attacked Christians in Kunai Delhi on August 20. Reports also revealed that the attackers belonged to extremist organizations like RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal. Hindu extremists vandalized…
Mani Shankar Iyer, file photo Mani Shankar Iyer, leader of the opposition Congress party in India, says that India will not be able to achieve its place in the world as long as its relations with Pakistan are strained. Mani Shankar Iyer served as the Indian Consul General in Karachi from December 1978 to January…
An emergency situation arose in the flight from Kuwait City to Riyadh, the Saudi capital, on which the plane was taken back after 50 minutes. According to aviation sources, Jazira Airways flight J9223 took off for Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, at 6:10 a.m. today. Sources say that immediately after the flight, the plane…
Photo courtesy of Indian Media A railway bridge under construction collapsed in the Indian state of Mizoram, killing 17 people. According to Indian media, the accident happened around 10 am and at that time many working people were present at the accident site. According to the Indian police, 17 bodies have been removed from the…
Photos, international media Ukraine has been continuously attacking Russia with drones for 6 nights. In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, drone attacks on Russian soil are increasing and this situation has given rise to increasing security concerns. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported the drone strikes last night on Telegram. He wrote that tonight…
File photo Indian minister Vijay Kumar Gaut says that people who eat fish regularly have beautiful eyes like Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The video of an Indian political leader addressing a function organized by fishermen in Ninderbar district is going viral on social media. According to Indian media reports, prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
