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Adoor Prakash is a very senior leader who has every right to express his views about having to learn of important matters through media. What he said cannot be dismissed lightly, says the MP
Members complained that their voices were inaudible or distorted, hampering discussions
"There is no question of joining the meeting. Aam Aadmi Party is not part of the INDIA bloc,” says AAP MP Sanjay Singh
As the INDIA bloc gathers on September 30, here is a look at the key leaders in attendance and the notable allies skipping the meeting.
Brussels, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)--The International Criminal Court said it will move its annual meeting of member states from New York to The Hague over concerns that U.S. sanctions could restrict participation. The 25th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute was originally scheduled for Nov. 30 to Dec. 7 at United Nations headquarters in New York. It will instead be h...
For all the solemnity of the B-2 flyover with four F‑22 Raptors and a silent South Lawn drill, the real business of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was narrower than the choreography. The Chinese readout reiterated the concept that should frame the relationship’s next phase: constructive strategic stability – cooperation as the primary track, competition kept within bounds, differences managed, conflict avoided. Stripped of banquet rhetoric, the...
President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Pope Leo XIV to the Élysée Palace on Friday, 25 September, at the start of the pontiff's four-day visit to France. The Pope entered the courtyard to a ceremonial welcome, walked the red carpet, shook hands with President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, before climbing the palace steps for a brief meeting at the Élysée.
President Donald Trump rolled out an unusually lavish welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping, praising their personal friendship throughout a White House state dinner and other ceremonial events. While both leaders said they held frank discussions behind closed doors, the visit produced no major breakthroughs, prompting criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argued the pageantry overshadowed pressing issues including Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.
Paris is making final preparations for Pope Leo XIV's first official visit to the French capital in 18 years, with volunteers welcoming crowds ahead of his four-day trip. His programme includes meetings with President Emmanuel Macron and UNESCO, a popemobile procession, a prayer service at Notre-Dame, a youth vigil at the Stade de France, and a mass at Place de la Concorde expected to draw up to one million people before he continues to Lourdes and Metz.
Tokyo, Sept. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concern over the yen's weakening during his meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on Tuesday. During the bilateral summit at the U.N. headquarters, Takaichi told Trump that the undervaluation of the yen is a problem in general terms, Katayama said ...
President Fernandez dismisses foreign minister over his attendance at the "Shield of the Americas" meeting in New York.
When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the sixth part of a series, Khushboo Razdan looks at how a presidential appeal to America’s heartland is playing out. Of the countless preparations being made for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s highly anticipated American trip, arguably the first came in the form of a personal...
Asia Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, 23 September 2026 The National Diet, Japan’s parliament, in Tokyo. Sanae Takaichi came away from her meeting with Donald Trump in New York with warm words and no document. Asia Intelligence… The post Asia Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, September 23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Russia is set to extend a ban on most diesel exports beyond the end of September as Ukraine continues to attack its refineries, according to people familiar with the matter. Russia enacted the ban in July as a wave of Ukrainian strikes against its refineries dragged oil-processing rates to multiyear lows. This comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’ll meet President Donald Trump during the UN General Assembly week in New York as the embattled Ukrainian leader looks to shore up support to defend against stepped up Russian attacks. Zelenskyy said in a post on X that he had an “important conversation” with Trump and said their upcoming meeting could “change a lot.” Heather Conley, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former deputy assistant Secretary of State speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Balance of Power. (Source: Bloomberg)
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.
The French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices. Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East. But with public discontent growing, the government has limited options, as France’s finances are already under pressure. This report is from Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France Télévisions.
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Ursula Marchioni, Vanguard Head of Multi-Asset & Adviser Solutions for Europe; George Featherstone, Barclays Senior European Industrials Equity Research Analyst (Source: Bloomberg)
MEXICO · SECURITY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 Key Facts —The meeting — President Claudia Sheinbaum held a private meeting with Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos at the Ciudad Juárez airport at midday on Saturday, 19 September 2026, despite having said a day earlier that no working session was planned. —The dispute — The two discussed the participation […] The post Sheinbaum Meets Chihuahua Governor in Juárez, Agrees Joint Work After US Agents Dispute appeared first on The Rio Times.
Panama's 2024 runner-up Ricardo Lombana met convicted ex-president Ricardo Martinelli in Colombia. His party MOCA denies any pact for 2029. The post Panama Runner-Up Lombana Met Convicted Ex-President Martinelli in Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times.
In the Chinese capital, the country's top political advisor Wang Huning met with Speaker of the Egyptian Senate Essam El Din Ahmed Mohamed Farid on Friday.
About 25 senior leaders, among them former Union Ministers and CWC members, are expected at Andhra Ratna Bhavan; a preparatory meeting reviewed the party’s readiness for the Vijayawada Corporation elections
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on artificial intelligence next week amid growing international concern over the threat from the fast-moving technology, a French diplomatic source said on Monday. The meeting would be held during the United Nations General Assembly when a host of world leaders are at the UN headquarters in New York and France holds the rotating presidency of the security council. No details were given on the exact day. “In terms of global affairs, the issue of AI will...
Beijing, Sept. 14 (Jiji Press)--A delegation of young Japanese lawmakers from a suprapartisan parliamentary group promoting friendship with China met with a senior Chinese Foreign Ministry official in Beijing on Monday. After meeting with Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin, Masahiro Komura, who leads the delegation, told the press that it was "a big step that we met face to face" amid the c...