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After US, Israel announces withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

The announcement made by Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar comes during a time when the country's Prime Minister Netanyahu is on a visit to the US.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Human Rights agency for ‘failing to meet its purpose’

According to the White House, the US President will sign an executive order Tuesday formally withdrawing from UNHRC. He will also stop 'future funding' for UNRWA.

India’s 3 recommendations to Canada at UN human rights review. ‘Stop misuse of freedom of expression’

Speaking at 4th such review for Canada at UNHRC, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain made the recommendations 'in spirit of constructive dialogue' at a time of tension between both countries.

UN rights body passes Pakistan motion on religious hatred after Koran burning incident

The resolution was strongly opposed by the United States and the European Union, who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and freedom of expression.

736 Afghans recorded for new registration between 1 August-11 September, UNHCR says

New Delhi: A total of 736 Afghans were recorded for new registration from August 1 to September 11, the UNHCR said here, adding that...

Afghan Solidarity Committee head booked for violating Covid norms during protest in Delhi

Afghan refugees in India have been protesting in front of the UNHCR office in Delhi demanding the release of 'support letters' from the UN agency to migrate to other countries.

Hope Afghanistan’s territory is not used by terror groups such as LeT, JeM: India at UNHRC

Indian ambassador Indra Mani Pandey noted a 'grave' humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan & expressed that everyone is concerned about the increasing violations of fundamental rights.

IT rules meant to empower social media users — India’s response to UNHRC concerns

New Delhi: Stating that new IT rules are "designed to empower ordinary users of social media", India on Sunday rejected apprehensions raised by the...

UNHRC special session won’t benefit anyone — Israel, Palestinians or the Middle East

The only parties that will gain from the UNHRC session are haters of Israel and supporters of terrorism, as well as the totalitarian regimes around the world.

PMO and India’s external affairs ministry finally deciding on Sri Lanka, not Tamil parties

That India could abstain from voting in the UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka with the Tamil Nadu election coming up shows circumstances have changed.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.