Congress' Manish Tewari writes to US President over FedEx shooting, urges him to ensure security of Sikh community
Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari has written to the US President Joe Biden urging him to ensure the security of the Sikh community living across the US which has been "repeatedly targeted in hate crimes" leading to several killings.
China dismisses 'Crimes Against Humanity' report on Uyghurs as lies, false information
While condemnation over China's crackdowns over Uyghurs continues to mount, Beijing dismissed crimes against humanity report on Uyghurs in Xinjiang province as "lies and false information".
PM Modi to address virtual Leaders' Summit on Climate tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the virtual Leaders' Summit on Climate at the invitation of US President Joe Biden on April 22-23, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Wednesday.
China conducts large scale aerial bombing drill after US-Japan statement on Taiwan
China conducted a large scale aerial bombardment exercise over the weekend as tensions escalated over Taiwan, following a joint statement by the United States and Japan.
Chauvin's conviction in death of George Floyd 'a step forward', says Biden
Nothing can ever bring George Floyd back but this can be a giant step forward on the march towards justice in America, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said after former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin was convicted of George Floyd's murder.
Biden, Harris call to George Floyd's family post Derek Chauvin conviction
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday (local time) spoke to the family of George Floyd after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the African-American's death.
Blinken stresses on reducing emissions, prepare for unavoidable impacts of climate change
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday stressed on doing two things -- reducing emissions and preparing for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
EU to reinforce strategic focus for cooperation in Indo-Pacific region, says Council amid China threat
The European Union should reinforce its strategic focus, presence and actions in the Indo-Pacific with the aim of contributing to the stability and security of the region, based on the rule of law, human rights and international law, said the European Council on Monday.
Choice of 'friendship and enmity' is in Pakistan's hands, says Afghan president
The announcement of the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan will require that Pakistan make a decision on its Afghan policy -- whether to opt for cooperation or enmity with its neighbour, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has said.
Biden defends not immediately raising refugee cap, says US 'can't do two things at once'
US President Joe Biden on Saturday explained his initial decision to not increase the limit on refugee admissions to the United States stating that his administration "couldn't do two things at once".