UN Agencies Express Concern over Trump’s Muslim Ban Order
By Rakesh Raman A number of United Nations (UN) human rights and refugee welfare agencies have expressed their anguish over…
Terrorist Bombing Attack in Somalia Kills Dozens of People
The Al-Shabab militant group carried out a coordinated gun-and-bomb attack Wednesday in Somalia, killing at least 28 people. It is…
UN Chief Exhorts to Make World Free of Nuclear Weapons
Disarmament can play an important role in ending existing conflicts and preventing the outbreak of new strife, United Nations Secretary-General…
What Is the Role of Religion in International Affairs?
Religious leaders and faith-based organizations have a responsibility to contribute to peaceful societies and the international community must support these…
Amnesty India Hails Decision to Commute Death Sentences of Four Men
The India arm of human rights organization Amnesty International today welcomed the decision of President Pranab Mukherjee to commute the…
President Trump Threatens to Withdraw from NAFTA. But Why?
Trump’s attempt to introduce a new era of protectionism conceived around his slogan of ‘buy American and hire American’ will…