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8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Trump's 'Board of Peace' is being projected by Washington, DC as a new international body to usher in peace and stability in Gaza and beyond, triggering speculation that it could throw a challenge to the United Nations.

Pak to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after India clash truce

Pak to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after India clash truce

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The post further read that "at a moment of heightened regional turbulence", President Trump "demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi," Dawn reported.

Cyprus Prez Christodoulides, Modi view Turkish-occupied mountains

Cyprus Prez Christodoulides, Modi view Turkish-occupied mountains

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Modi, who visited Cyprus in the first leg of his three-nation visit, reiterated India's support for Cyprus's unity and for a peaceful resolution of the Cyprus Question based on UN Security Council resolutions, international law, and the EU Acquis.

Use or threat of use of nukes unacceptable: India, Germany on Ukraine war

Use or threat of use of nukes unacceptable: India, Germany on Ukraine war

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The leaders also noted the "negative impacts" of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy security, especially for developing and least-developed countries.

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Azhar, Saeed, Dawood declared terrorists under amended UAPA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

They are the first to be declared terrorists under the new anti-law, a home ministry official said.

IAF pulls out of multilateral air exercise in UK

IAF pulls out of multilateral air exercise in UK

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The announcement by the IAF to not send its aircraft for the 'Cobra Warrior' exercise came just three days after it confirmed its participation in the drills from March 6 to 27 at Waddington in the United Kingdom.

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The UN Security Council Resolution 2309 calls governments to meet their responsibility to keep citizens secure while travelling by air.

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over situation in Kashmir

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian High Commissioner to express serious concerns over the killings of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani and many civilians in Kashmir and called for "fair and transparent" inquiry against individuals responsible for "blatant" violation of fundamental rights.

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Russia 'highly appreciates' India's position on UNSC resolution

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Russian embassy said in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership with India, Moscow is committed to maintaining close dialogue with New Delhi on the situation around Ukraine.

India has retained its options by abstaining from UNSC vote: Sources

India has retained its options by abstaining from UNSC vote: Sources

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Russia vetoed the United States-sponsored resolution on Friday that 'deplored in the strongest terms' Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine and asked Moscow to immediately stop its attack on that country.

Islamic bloc asks India to reverse Kashmir move

Islamic bloc asks India to reverse Kashmir move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation voiced concern over the human rights situation in Kashmir.

Can't have tense border and great relations: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Can't have tense border and great relations: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The state of the relationship between India and China will reflect the state of the border, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday, referring to the lingering standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Dr Singh's buzzwords at UN: Developing, terrorism, Pakistan

Dr Singh's buzzwords at UN: Developing, terrorism, Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

What were the words that the PM used the most in his speech at the UN?

India slams Imran's remarks on Kashmir, asks Pak to stop terror on its soil

India slams Imran's remarks on Kashmir, asks Pak to stop terror on its soil

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Pakistan's "deceitful stand" on dialogue, while supporting terror and violence, "stands exposed" to the whole world, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told reporters while replying to queries on Khan's remarks.

Russia, China on wrong side of history: US on Syria veto

Russia, China on wrong side of history: US on Syria veto

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Obama Administration has condemned the decision of Russia and China to veto the United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria, saying "those who voted against the resolution are on the wrong side of the history."

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria; India abstains

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria; India abstains

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

India on Wednesday abstained from voting while Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that threatened action against Syria if it didn't immediately halt a deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters. Russia and China, both permanent members of the Security Council, vetoed the European-backed resolution, killing the draft. Apart from India, countries that abstained from voting were Brazil, Lebanon and South Africa.

India backs UNSC sanctions against Iran

India backs UNSC sanctions against Iran

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

India on Friday called for the full implementations of United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing sanctions against Iran without harming its legitimate economic activities, as New Delhi underlined the need to resolve the row over Tehran's nuclear programme peacefully.

India's Libya no-vote based on misinformation: US

India's Libya no-vote based on misinformation: US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The Obama administration has rationalised India's abstention on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 last month, calling for a no-fly zone in strife-torn Libya, as based on part misinformation and part going along with its Brazil, Russia, and China partners.

NATO takes immediate command of Libya operation

NATO takes immediate command of Libya operation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The 28-member North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has announced to take over all the international operations in Libya, including military operations to enforce no-fly-zone, enforcement of arms embargo and the civilian protections.

India should implement sanctions on Iran, says US

India should implement sanctions on Iran, says US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Lauding India's "admirable" record in implementing the United Nations Security Council resolutions, the US has voiced confidence that the country would fully enforce the latest tough sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear programme.

US, allies fire missiles at Libya

US, allies fire missiles at Libya

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

More than 110 Tomahawk missiles from US and British ships and submarines hit about 20 Libyan air and missile defense targets, Vice Admiral William Gortney, director of the joint staff, told reporters at Pentagon

Pakistan PM seeks meaningful dialogue on Kashmir

Pakistan PM seeks meaningful dialogue on Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday asked India to hold a 'meaningful' dialogue with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue.

Obama to host dinner for Chancellor Merkel

Obama to host dinner for Chancellor Merkel

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

In an unusual gesture, United States President Barack Obama took German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a two-hour dinner at a Washington restaurant on the eve of their crucial official talks at the White House.

India bans trade of nuke items with North Korea

India bans trade of nuke items with North Korea

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

India on Tuesday banned exports and imports of all items from North Korea that can be used in nuclear or ballistic missile plans. The Commerce Ministry imposed a blanket ban on "all items, materials, equipment, goods and technologies which could contribute to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related and other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes".

Libya: 'India once again showed its old weakness'

Libya: 'India once again showed its old weakness'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

In interviews with rediff.com, experts argued that in many ways it was a sense of deja vu all over again vis-a-vis India's voting patterns in the United Nations on major issues and its anachronistic non-aligned bent where New Delhi retreats to assume 'weak and safe positions' particularly where its leadership as a democratic and emerging power is required.

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

United States President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the United Nations Security Council resolution asking non-Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty states to sign the proliferation treaty is not directed against India and that his country would fulfill all obligations with regard to the nuclear deal.

Pak govt files appeal against LeT chief's release

Pak govt files appeal against LeT chief's release

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Pakistan government filed an appeal against the release of Jamaat-ud Dawah chief Hafeez Mohammad Saeed in the country's Supreme Court on Friday. Saeed, who was held under house arrest after the United Nations Security Council banned the Jamaat, declaring it as a front for terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, was released by the Lahore High Court on June 2. Saeed, the founder of the LeT, is widely considered to be the mastermind of the terror attack on Mumbai.

Govt bans oil trade with ISIS-linked organisations

Govt bans oil trade with ISIS-linked organisations

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Iraq has urged the international community to help prevent ISIS from gleaning profits from oil smuggling

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In a virtual address at the G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan, Modi also pressed for 'urgent and unhindered' humanitarian assistance to Afghan citizens and underlined the need for having an inclusive administration that includes women and minorities, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

US should hold talks with N Korea: Ban Ki-moon

US should hold talks with N Korea: Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Despite China's reservations, Ban said he believes Saturday's resolution imposing sanctions will be fully enforced.

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent the India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war.

Pakistan ready for talks if India serious about Kashmir, says Sharif

Pakistan ready for talks if India serious about Kashmir, says Sharif

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

"Kashmir was main cause of unrest in the region and India must show seriousness for resolution of the issue and honour its commitment under United Nations Security Council Resolutions," Sharif was quoted as saying by Associated Press of Pakistan.

America kills UN resolution on Yassin

America kills UN resolution on Yassin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The resolution got 11 votes with three abstentions in the 15-member council. But the negative vote by the US killed the resolution.

Entire Jammu and Kashmir is disputed: Pakistan

Entire Jammu and Kashmir is disputed: Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

This was in response to Prime Minister Vajpayee's statement that Indo-Pak talks should focus on Pak-occupied Kashmir.

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The India delegation flagged concerns over the possible implication of the Taliban's capture of power for the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir as there are apprehensions about spill-over of terrorist activities from Afghanistan to the union territory, the sources said.

Pak must enact legislation to proscribe Hafiz Saeed-led JuD: US

Pak must enact legislation to proscribe Hafiz Saeed-led JuD: US

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The US said the removal of the ban on the Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation would jeopardise Pakistan's ability to meet its commitments to fight terrorism.

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The White House has maintained that this is "not the time to talk" to North Korea, which has been carrying out ballistic missile test.

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

"I am saddened, however, that there is a small, handful of members that seem to be still tolerating the war," Sergiy Kyslytsya said after the Security Council voted on the United States-led draft resolution.

India abstains on vote to call emergency UNGA session on Ukraine

India abstains on vote to call emergency UNGA session on Ukraine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

India abstained from a procedural vote taken in the United Nations Security Council to call for a rare special emergency session of the UN General Assembly on Russia's aggression against Ukraine, even as New Delhi welcomed Moscow and Kyiv's decision to hold talks at the Belarus border.