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India, Brazil, Germany and Japan call for a consolidated reform model reflecting the views of the UN majority and greater representation for under-represented regions New York, September 23. (SDNA) India, Brazil, Germany and Japan have renewed their joint effort to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), arguing that the Council's composition needs to better reflect the realities of the contemporary international system. Foreign Ministers of the four G4 countries met in New York on September 22 on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. The meeting was chaired by India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul ...

US President says Tehran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons; signals possibility of a new deal United Nations, New York, September 22 (SDNA) US President Donald Trump put Iran’s nuclear programme at the centre of his address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, saying that his administration would not allow Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. He also indicated that Washington could face a major decision between pursuing a new agreement with Iran and taking much tougher action if diplomacy fails. Trump said preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state had remained a key objective of his administration. He accused the Iranian government of supporting violence and instability across the Middle East and argued that Tehran had rejected proposals...

Moscow, September 23 (SDNA): Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held a telephone conversation to discuss developments surrounding the crisis in the Persian Gulf, the Kremlin said. According to a statement issued by the Kremlin, the two leaders reviewed the current regional situation along with key areas of bilateral cooperation. The discussion also covered political, trade and economic, as well as humanitarian ties between Russia and Saudi Arabia. The Kremlin said both sides expressed satisfaction with the existing level of cooperation across these areas and reaffirmed their interest in maintaining regular contact. Regional developments, particularly the situation in and around the Persian Gulf, also figu...

Abbas Araghchi arrives amid tensions with Washington, prepares to present Iran’s position at the 81st UN General Assembly New York, September 22: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York on Monday at the head of Tehran’s diplomatic delegation to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, but his arrival was met with protests as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high. Araghchi is expected to participate in discussions on the UNGA agenda and hold meetings with foreign ministers and senior officials from several countries during his stay. His visit comes at a particularly sensitive time, with relations between Tehran and Washington remaining deeply strained. Iranian state media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian is also ...

Sujeet Kumar says Pakistan could benefit from renewed talks, but the old treaty cannot return in its previous form New Delhi, September 22. (SDNA) India remains open to discussions with Pakistan on the Indus Waters Treaty, but any fresh agreement would depend on Pakistan ending its support for terrorism and approaching the negotiating table with genuine intent, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar has said. Speaking to a foreign news channel, Kumar said the circumstances that existed when the Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 had changed substantially. According to him, India could consider a new arrangement, but the previous agreement could not simply be restored in its old form. ‘A fresh agreement could benefit Pakistan’ Kumar said Pakistan would itself benefit from returning...

Rouse Avenue Court Grants Default Bail to American Citizen; Says Six Ukrainian Nationals May Also Be Entitled to Bail New Delhi: (SDNA) A major development has emerged in the Myanmar terror training case involving seven foreign nationals. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has granted default bail to American citizen Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who was arrested in a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The court granted bail to VanDyke on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh along with a surety of the same amount and directed him to remain in Delhi. The court also made an important observation regarding the six Ukrainian nationals arrested in the case. Delhi Court’s Observation on Six Ukrainians The court observed that if the six Ukrainian nationals file bail applications, they...

New ‘Public Charge’ review takes effect from September 18; Indian workers need to pay attention to employment, financial circumstances and government benefits Washington. (SDNA) The United States has expanded the scope of the ‘Public Charge’ review for permanent residency, or Green Card, applications effective September 18, 2026. Under the new guidelines, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers may consider a broader range of circumstances when assessing whether an applicant is likely to become dependent on government assistance in the future. The change is particularly relevant for Indian nationals applying for Green Cards through employment. What Changed from September 18? Under the new guidelines, USCIS officers may consider five major statutory factors when ...

Islamabad: (SDNA) Amid mounting economic pressures in Pakistan, the government has implemented several strict measures to reduce expenditure and conserve energy. These include cutting fuel consumption for government vehicles by up to 50 percent, imposing a ban on the purchase of new vehicles, restricting foreign travel by officials for three months, and stopping several government-funded events and activities. The latest government directives have raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s financial situation. However, the question of whether Pakistan has been formally declared bankrupt is a separate matter. The government’s cost-cutting measures do indicate the extent of the economic pressure being faced by the country. 50% Cut in Fuel for Government Vehicles The federal government...