The worst tragedy of the 21st century comes to an end... for now

An ancient mosque that once stood proudly in the centre of Aleppo in Syria has been reduced to rubble as a ceasefire has begun effectively ending the brutal four year battle for the city. The once......

India abstains from vote on UNGA resolution on Syria

India along with 35 other nations abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Syria and urgent aid deliveries in the war-ravaged country. The......

New UN chief has an Indian connection

'Antonio Guterres takes over as the UN secretary-general with tremendous goodwill as the process of his election was without the usual horse trading and compromises.''We have every reason to......

UN Security Council backs Guterres to be next UN chief

The UN Security Council on Thursday unanimously backed former Portuguese premier Antonio Guterres to be the next UN chief as the world body's most powerful organ recommended to the General Assembly......