More Indian women in UN peace-keeping force

India, which sends the second largest number of women police officers annually to the United Nations Peace Keeping Force, may soon have opportunities to send more women police personnel to the......

US, UN, EU welcome India-Pak ceasefire agreement

The United States, the United Nations and the European Union have welcomed the announcement by the militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of......

Hope UNSC reform process will be accelerated: UN chief

Ahead of a visit to India, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday expressed hope that the Security Council's reform process will be accelerated to meet expectations of countries like India......

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

There is growing acceptance in the international community that engaging the Taliban is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: US Senator Dan......

Colin Powell cancels Athens visit

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell abruptly canceled plans to attend the Olympics closing ceremonies in Athens on Sunday in part because of events in Iraq and Sudan, the State Department......