China seeks to subvert rules-based international order by taking over UN: Whistleblower – Times of India

LONDON: China is aiming to reshape the rules-based international order to reflect its own priorities by taking over multilateral institutions such as the UN, evidence submitted by a UN whistleblower claims. The evidence presented claims Beijing was influencing votes at the UN to squelch discussions on topics sensitive to it and that it even bribed…

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‘Terrorists do not abide by any rules’: EAM Jaishankar reaffirms muscular response to cross-border terrorism | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Jaishankar said on Friday that there has been a shift in India’s foreign policy since 2014, particularly in how the country addresses terrorism.“At an interaction with Pune’s youth during the launch of the Marathi translation of his book ‘Why Bharat Matters,’ the external affairs minister reflected on the aftermath of…

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UN raises alarm on surging malnutrition in Afghan women and children – Times of India

The UN world food programme in Afghanistan raises concerns over escalating malnutrition rates among women and children, with Kabul witnessing a tripling of cases in three years. Decreased humanitarian aid is exacerbating the issue, impacting mental health and facilities for malnourished patients. Poverty, insecurity, and Taliban restrictions further worsen the situation. Source link

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Republican debate turns personal with harsh attacks – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a critical showdown before the Iowa caucuses, the fourth Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, turned intensely personal. The stage featured former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida governor Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie.Haley under fire: ‘I love all the attention fellas’While former United Nations…

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