Global cooperation is the first and necessary step to successfully face these challenges. With many world leaders such as US President Donald Trump showing a lack of interest in combating climate change, the road ahead will not be easy. Unfortunately,... read more

A resolution was adopted by global leaders at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly held in 2015, including India, on ‘Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, where it had adopted the SDG. read more

Chinese ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui expressed confidence that the issue of ban on Jaish--Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar will be resolved. His statement came 4 days after Beijing blocked a move at the United Nations Security Council to ban Jaish chief Masood Azhar. “This matter (Masood Azhar on UNSC 1267 list) will be resolved. This is only a technical hold, which means there is time for continued consultations. It will be resolved, believe me,” Chinese Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui said. (Hindustan Times)read more

The resolution on addressing single-use plastic pollution urges member states to develop national or regional plans, identify environment-friendly alternatives, work with research organisations and the industry to develop such alternatives, improve waste... read more

After the Azhar listing hold, it is evident that China will not yield an inch in accommodating India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) or give up any of its traditional territorial claims over India. read more

With China opting to once again block action on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar despite international censure after the Pulwama attack, Hindustan Times decodes the three strategic reasons which could have possibly influenced Beijing’s decision. From a possible ‘pact’ to prevent religious extremism in troubled regions of China, to protecting its most important assets in order to dominate global trade, China is playing a larger game at the United Nations. Watch the full video for more. (Hindustan Times)read more

The Wuhan summit seems to have badly failed. Not just Pakistan-backed terrorism, China has not yielded ground on anything else read more

“Two tickets have been offered to her family to travel to Ethiopia to identify and get the body back. Travel date is unknown but the process is on and full assistance to the family members is being provided,” an official said. read more

Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta explains why Pakistan has still not responded to India’s 53 page dossier comprising proof of Jaish-e-Mohammed’s involvement in the Pulwama terror attack. India has handed over the body of evidence to not just Pakistan but also to top diplomats of other countries (including permanent members of the United Nations Security Council). As US, UK and France attempt to have JeM’s leader Masood Azhar listed by UNSC as a global terrorist, China has hinted that it may block the move once again. Shishir Gupta feels that Pakistan is dictating China’s decision on UN sanctions on Masood. “Will be shocked if China changes stance on Masood Azhar,” he adds. Gupta also goes on to highlight some of the telling evidence that is part of India’s dossier. Watch the full interview for all the details. (Hindustan Times)read more

The ban of HPP as a public health strategy can reduce deaths in the young and active working population to protect life and contribute to the health of the country. read more

Shikha Garg,32, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) consultant with the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEF), dialled her father, Satish Garg, from Addis Ababa. read more

A day after 157 people were killed in a devastating plane crash in Ethiopia, the participants at a UN Environment meeting in Kenya paid homage to the victims by observing a moment of silence. Many UN officials, headed to the meeting, were on-board the plane, including Shikha Garg, a UNDP consultant working with the Indian Union Environment Ministry. (Hindustan Times)read more

Four Indians, including a UN consultant attached with the Environment Ministry, were among the 157 people killed when a Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed after taking-off from Addis Ababa. read more

The Boeing 737 Max jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, marking the second deadly accident in five months for the new version of the company’s best-selling aircraft. read more

The Azhar designation proposal and a whole host of Pulwama-related issues are expected to dominate Gokhale’s discussions now given the context. Also on the table for discussion will be a whole host of other international issues, such as Syria. read more