international law

October 14, 2026 7:51 PM

PM Modi, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Discuss Ties, Push for Early Conclusion of Negotiations on CEPA

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, with the two leaders discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties across key sectors, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy and education, and emphasising the need for sustained engagement and an early conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). During the meeting, the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments...

October 13, 2026 11:12 AM

India calls for respect for national jurisdiction in UN talks on crimes against humanity

India on Monday underscored the primacy of territorial and national jurisdictions” and called for “respecting state sovereignty and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.” Speaking at the at the 81st Session of the UNGA Sixth Committee on Agenda Item 79:“United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity,” R. Mythili, Counsellor (Legal Advisor) stressed that it is the responsibility of States to prevent, investigate, ...

September 22, 2026 12:27 PM

EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with foreign counterparts on margins of UNGA session

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed regional and global issues with his foreign counterparts as he held a series of bilateral meetings on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session. Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. His engagements on Monday commenced with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot. “Our regular meetings and telecons enable us to maintain the ...

September 22, 2026 9:45 AM

EAM Jaishankar calls on nations with shared objectives to act together on threats

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday urged countries sharing international objectives to act together against threats to choke points, dominance, and disruptions. “Where there is a threat of choke points, dominance, and disruption, de-risking and diversifying must be encouraged, and where there is a compelling cause or a powerful case, the like-minded must have the confidence to come together”, he said at the Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Pros...

January 23, 2026 10:22 PM

UN human rights chief urges US to uphold international law in immigration crackdown

The U.N. human rights chief urged the Trump administration on Friday to ensure that its migration policies respect individual rights and international law, citing concerns over arbitrary and unlawful arrests and detentions. "Individuals are being surveilled and detained, sometimes violently including at hospitals, churches, mosques, courthouses, markets, schools, and even within their own homes, often solely on mere suspicion of being undocumented migrants," the United Nations High Commissioner...

December 20, 2025 1:08 PM

UN Security Council condemns drone attacks on UN peacekeepers in Sudan

The UN Security Council on Friday condemned last week’s drone attacks on a UN logistics base in Sudan that killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured nine others. In a press statement, members of the Security Council expressed deep condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers, as well as to the government and people of Bangladesh. They also wished a swift and full recovery to those injured. The drone attacks took place on Saturday in Kadugli, in Sudan’s South Kordofan state....