South Asia

United Nations: On October 2, 2024, in honor of the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, United Nations Member States gathered to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. The event was hosted …

Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris, highlighted that despite consensus on the “Pact for the Future,” the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes amidst “profound global …

Asserting that “Terrorism is antithetical of everything the world stands for” India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar while addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 28, …

Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, hailed India as Bhutan’s “closest friend and neighbor,” expressing deep appreciation for India’s “steadfast,” friendship and support in Bhutan’s development journey from the very beginning. …

Chief Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, emphasized the pivotal role of the Bangladeshi people, particularly the youth, in securing the nation’s independence from an “autocratic and …

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Sharif, asserted that similar to the people of Palestine, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured a century-long struggle for freedom and the right to …

Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli emphasized to world leaders that “A just, inclusive, and equitable world order as well as sustained prosperity are attainable when we collaborate effectively,” …

The DC South Asian Arts Council Inc. (DCSAACI) hosted the world premiere of the Bengali film Puratawn, The Ancient, at the 13th Annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) on September …

On September 3, 2024, United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres appointed Georgette Gagnon of Canada as the new Deputy Special Representative in charge of political affairs in the United Nations …