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Indonesian President ends his UN speech with multi-faith greetings for peace | WATCH

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto concluded his UNGA 80 speech with greetings from Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist traditions, promoting global peace and justice. His words reflected a vision for a world where diverse cultures coexist harmoniously. New York: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto concluded his speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s 80th session on Tuesday in a distinctive way by using greetings from multiple religions. He said, "Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Shalom, Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om, Namo Budaya." Later, he also thanked the assembly, saying, "Thank you very much. May God bless us all, may peace be upon us." The…

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‘India mostly with us’: Zelenskyy after Trump’s ‘primary funders of Russia’s war’ charge at UNGA

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also highlighted the need to strengthen ties with India while addressing challenges related to Russian energy dependencies. New York: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes India is 'mostly' on Kyiv's side in the war with Russia, a view that appears to contrast with US President Donald Trump's stance. Zelensky's remarks come amid Trump's criticism of India and China, whom he labelled as "primary funders" of the ongoing war in Ukraine. 'India is mostly with us': Zelenskyy During an interview with Fox News, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday (local…

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‘India can play very important role in ending wars’, says Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on sidelines of UNGA

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that India can play a key role in resolving global conflicts. Her remarks follow recent talks with PM Modi on Ukraine, the India-EU FTA, the Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, and the IMEEEC corridor. New York: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that India can play a very important role in resolving conflicts across the world. Speaking to news agency ANI on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, Meloni remarked, "I think it can play a very important role," when asked about India's role in addressing ongoing wars. Her statement…

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Escalator at UN stops the moment Donald Trump, Melania step on it; White House demands probe | Watch

An escalator at the UN stopped suddenly as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stepped on it. Later, they chose to walk up the frozen escalator. The video of the incident has gone viral. New York: An escalator at the United Nations abruptly stopped the moment US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stepped onto it on Tuesday. The video of the incident from the UN headquarters in New York has gone viral on social media.  The incident occurred at the UN headquarters when President Trump and First Lady Melania stepped onto an escalator that…

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Typhoon Ragasa batters China, Hong Kong with intense rain, set to make landfall today | Details here

Super Typhoon Ragasa has battered Hong Kong, Macao and southern China after claiming 14 lives in Taiwan and three in the Philippines. The storm has displaced millions, damaged infrastructure and forced widespread shutdowns across East Asia. Hong Kong: Typhoon Ragasa, one of the most powerful storms in years, unleashed towering waves and destructive winds across Hong Kong and China's southern coast on Wednesday after leaving a deadly trail through Taiwan and the Philippines. The super typhoon, with winds of nearly 195 kmph, brought life to a standstill across the region. The Hong Kong Observatory said Ragasa was moving west or…

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Trump says he believes Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia with NATO’s help

The strengthened support from Trump, if it sticks, is a huge win for Zelenskyy, who has urged the American president to keep up the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his brutal war. New York: Soon after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump said that he believed Ukraine could win back all territory lost to Russia. He said this in a dramatic shift from the US leader's repeated calls for Kyiv to make concessions to end the war. Taking to social media,…

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Blast reported in central Oslo, police find grenade on spot, suspect apprehended for questioning

Blast in central Oslo: Police said there were no reports of injuries at the location, in the immediate vicinity of a university campus and some 500 metres from the royal palace and the Israeli embassy. Oslo: A major blast was reported in Oslo on Tuesday night. Soon after the blast was reported, the Norway police cordoned off the area and found an unexploded grenade on the spot. Local residents around the area have been asked to stay away from the scene. According to updates from police, the blast was reported at Parkveien and Pilestredet area of the Norwegian capital. Blast…

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US Secret Service busts SIM network meant to carry out telecom attacks in New York ahead of Trump’s UN speech

US Secret Service investigators discovered more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards across multiple locations, all concentrated within 35 miles (56 kilometres) of the UN venue. New York: The US Secret Service announced on Tuesday that it had dismantled a telecom network in the New York tristate area that posed an imminent threat to senior US officials and had the potential to disrupt cellular services. The operation comes ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are scheduled to deliver speeches. This will be Trump’s first address…

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UN chief seeks permanent Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages; addresses world leaders amid conflicts

Hailing the United Nations, Guterres said the organisation was not just a meeting place but a 'moral compass' to protect human rights and promote sustainable development. New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed anguish over ‘reckless disruptions’ and ‘relentless human sufferings’ in the current age. In a message to global leaders, Guterres emphasised that humanity, dignity and justice must prevail, despite the escalating conflicts across the world. His remarks come amid ongoing unrest across the world, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. UN chief seeks permanent ceasefire in Gaza Addressing the situation in the Middle East, Guterres…

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Trump calls India, China ‘primary funders’ of Ukraine war for buying Russian oil | Top quotes

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) New York: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He opened by highlighting the successes of his term in office, while simultaneously questioning the effectiveness of the United Nations. He also issued a stark warning to the illegal immigrants.    Top quotes In closing, I just want to repeat that immigration and the high cost of so-called green renewable energy is destroying a large part of the free world and a large part of our planet. Countries that cherish freedom are…

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