global governance
South African President Jokes with PM Modi About G20 Summit Hosting Challenges
Nov 24, 2025 09:54 am CST
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa humorously told PM Modi that South Africa might have "run away" from hosting the G20 had they known the difficulties involved. The exchange occurred during bilateral talks in Johannesburg, where Ramaphosa acknowledged learning valuable lessons from India's "spectacular" hosting of the previous summit at Bharat Mandapam in 2023.
Global Tensions Rise as Trump Skips G20 Summit Amid Ukraine Dispute and Climate Deadlock
Nov 22, 2025 08:19 pm CST
The G20 summit in Johannesburg faced significant challenges as Donald Trump's absence and a unilateral US plan for Ukraine created tensions with European allies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of multilateralism while COP30 climate negotiations reached an impasse over fossil fuel phaseout agreements. The summit highlighted growing divisions in global governance as the US increasingly withdraws from international forums.
India Secures Seventh Term on UN Human Rights Council for 2026-2028
Oct 15, 2025 12:21 pm CST
India has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-28 term, marking its seventh time serving on the Geneva-based rights body. Following Tuesday's election, India's Permanent Representative to the UN highlighted the country's unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. Since the Council's establishment in 2006, India has maintained consistent membership except for three mandatory breaks, demonstrating its ongoing engagement with global human rights governance.
UK Prime Minister Starmer Endorses India's Permanent Membership on UN Security Council During High-Level Mumbai Talks
Oct 09, 2025 04:16 pm CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially backed India's bid for permanent membership on the UN Security Council during talks with Prime Minister Modi in Mumbai. The endorsement comes amid growing international support for Security Council reform and follows the signing of a significant trade agreement between the two nations that strengthens their economic, cultural, and security partnership as they address key global challenges.
Contrasting Visions at UN: Trump's Sovereignty vs. Jaishankar's Multilateralism Highlights Global North-South Divide
Oct 01, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The 80th UN General Assembly session revealed a growing divide between Trump's anti-globalist stance emphasizing American sovereignty and India's multilateral approach championed by Jaishankar. As the UN faces demands for reform amid ongoing global conflicts, these contrasting visions between the Global North and South signal a potential reshaping of international governance structures approaching the organization's centenary.
S Jaishankar Champions Multilateralism and UN Security Council Reforms at High-Level BRICS Meeting in New York
Sep 27, 2025 08:26 am CST
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a significant BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in New York, emphasizing the bloc's crucial role in promoting multilateralism during challenging global times. As the current BRICS Chair, India outlined priorities focusing on food and energy security, climate change, and sustainable development through technological innovation. Jaishankar also participated in IBSA and India-CELAC ministerial meetings, consistently advocating for comprehensive reform of multilateral institutions to better represent developing nations in global governance structures.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Global Leaders Rally for First Female UN Secretary-General After 80 Years of Male Leadership
Sep 27, 2025 02:22 am CST
After eight decades of exclusively male leadership, world leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly are intensifying calls for the first female UN Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres in 2026. With strong endorsements for candidates like Chile's Michelle Bachelet, this historic push highlights the organization's commitment to gender equality in global diplomacy and its highest office.
Important To Defend Its Authority: China Defends UN Against Trump's Criticism
Sep 25, 2025 03:00 am CST
China has thrown its weight behind the United Nations, stressing that the world body remains essential to global stability, in sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump's attack on the institution on Tuesday, during his speech at the UNGA.
India, China Should Not Allow Boundary Dispute To Define Ties: Chinese Envoy
Sep 24, 2025 10:10 am CST
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong noted that despite ups and downs, China-India relations have been "overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation" and stressed the need to strengthen dialogue, trade, and exchanges.