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UN slams ‘meagre’ COP results, ‘fatal inaction’ of leaders

GENEVA: The UN rights chief lamented Monday the “meagre results” at the COP30 climate summit, warning that the “fatal inaction” of leaders might one day be considered a crime against humanity.Nations sealed a modest agreement at the UN climate summit in the Brazilian Amazon on Saturday as many countries swallowed weaker terms on a fossil […]

Unsung architects of the UAE: The leaders who forged a nation | World News

Sheikh Zayed and fellow rulers united seven emirates, building schools, hospitals, roads, and modern UAE cities/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates, now a beacon of economic prosperity and modern governance, owes its existence to the vision, courage, and determination of its founding rulers. Beyond the gleaming skyscrapers and thriving cities lie the deliberate choices and […]

COP30 snub: US to skip top-level presence in Brazil; Donald Trump ‘directly engaging’ with leaders on energy issues

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) The United States will not send any top officials to the COP30 climate talks in Brazil later this month, a White House official confirmed on Saturday, as President Donald Trump focuses on boosting fossil fuels rather than global climate negotiations.Trump, who withdrew from the Paris Agreement […]

At Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Hindu and Jewish leaders unite against prejudice and bias

Trump’s Florida getaway, Mar-a-Lago, came alive after leaders, innovators, and community advocates gathered for the first American Hindu-Jewish Congress (AHJC) Grand Gala — an evening dedicated to unity, interfaith dialogue, and the fight against prejudice.The event showcased shared values between Hindu and Jewish communities, focusing on compassion, inclusion, and mental-health awareness.Keynote speaker Lara Trump, the […]

Row erupts over White House’s ‘racist’ Halloween post confusing two Black leaders: ‘Doing wonders for culture’

A Halloween-themed social media post by the White House started a row after it appeared to confuse two Black political leaders while trying to mock Democrats.The post on social media platform X featured “Halloween costume inspiration” images comparing President Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance with their Democratic rivals, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed highlights holistic education as foundation for future UAE leaders | World News

Sheikh Mohammed visited Zayed Educational Complex, praising national identity, sports, economic awareness, creativity, and leadership efforts/Image: X During a visit to Zayed Educational Complex in Al Warqa, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasized that modern education in the UAE is […]

‘Christians are being persecuted’: US Congress leaders call on Trump to protect Christians in Nigeria | World News

Over 7,000 Christians have reportedly been killed in Nigeria in 2025, with hundreds more kidnapped or displaced, as per Congressman Riley Moore/ Image: X Amid rising reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria, US Congressman Riley Moore, the Republican representative for the state of West Virginia, called for urgent diplomatic action in response to reported […]

Combating hate: Hindu and Jewish leaders unite for seven-city US tour against rising hate | World News

Hindu and Jewish leaders have joined forces on a seven-city US speaking tour aimed at addressing rising discrimination and strengthening ties between the two communities. Organised by HinduACTion, the tour brought together faith leaders, civic activists, policy experts, and community members in Washington, D.C., New York, Texas, Ohio, San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles.The […]

Did Marco Rubio betray Trump? Florida leaders’ letter supporting Machado for Nobel surfaces as Trump loses

Did Marco Rubio betray Trump in nominating Machado for Nobel Peace Prize? A letter signed by Donald Trump’s close allies, like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Florida Republican leaders Rick Scott, nominating Maria Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize, surfaced the day the prize was announced and Trump lost despite pushing hard on the […]

‘Incredible Indian American community’: US Senator condemns Florida leader’s racist comment amid H-1B row

Florida’s Palm Bay councilman Chandler Langevin has come under fire for his anti-India comments. As Florida’s Palm Bay Council is up in arms against councilman Chandler Langevin and calling him a cancer which should be removed immediately after he attacked the Indian-American community, several politicians came forward to condemn Langevin’s racism. Republican Senator and former […]