NEW DELHI: Reaffirming India’s long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday told Rajya Sabha that while countries have the right to respond to terrorism, they must also remain mindful of civilian casualties and humanitarian laws.Responding to a supplementary during question hour on the reason for…
Dr S Jaishankar speaking at the 10th MED Mediterranean Dialogue in Rome (Photo credit: X/DrSJaishankar) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday condemned the terrorism and hostage-taking by Hamas during its conflict with Israel and reiterated India’s call for restraint and dialogue. Speaking at the 10th MED Mediterranean Dialogue in Rome, Jaishankar talked about the…
Union minister S Jaishankar with Saudi counterpart NEW DELHI: In a meeting with his Saudi Arabia counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, external affairs minister S Jaishankar underlined India’s support for an early Gaza ceasefire, saying while India condemns acts of terrorism and hostage taking, it’s deeply pained by the continuing death of innocent civilians…
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday reiterated China’s strong support for Palestine’s legitimate rights and its bid for full United Nations membership, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly. Amid rising violence in the Middle East, Wang expressed Beijing’s commitment to the Palestinian cause and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.“China has always…
In a slip of the tongue, during his inaugural speech to the Labour Party conference as Prime Minister, Keir Starmer called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of “sausages” before quickly correcting himself to say “hostages.”“I call again for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the return of the sausages … the hostages and…
As speculation intensifies around Kamala Harris potentially selecting Josh Shapiro as her running mate, an old college article he wrote about Palestine has resurfaced, going viral and sparking debate. Shapiro, known for his strong electoral performance in Pennsylvania—a crucial swing state—is considered a leading candidate, which could be a significant asset for Harris.However, some progressives…
NEW DELHI: India has backed Palestine’s bid for full membership in the United Nations, which was rejected by the US last month, will be revisited and its efforts to join the global organization will be supported.In a vote on a draft resolution recommending “that the State of Palestine be admitted to membership in the United…
