FGN16 UN-INDIA
* Legitimacy, credibility of UN must be preserved by updating it: India
United Nations: India has cautioned against “smokescreen” efforts towards a "mere tinkering" of the existing UN Security Council framework, saying this could indefinitely postpone significant elements, such as expansion in permanent membership and addressing under-representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America to a "very distant future". *
FGN41 COP29-INDIA
* India’s expectations from COP29: focus on equity, finance, and adaptation
Baku (Azerbaijan): Outlining its core expectations from the COP29 in ways that respect the unique needs of developing countries, India on Tuesday said it is expecting carbon market mechanism “without creating barriers to trade” and a recalibration of climate finance under the new Goals. *
FGN37 BANGLA-INTERPOL-HASINA
* Bangladesh's ICT chief prosecutor writes to IGP over Interpol red notice for Sheikh Hasina, others
Dhaka: Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Md Tajul Islam has written to Inspector General of Police Md Moinul Islam, seeking action to issue a red notice through Interpol for ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides, a media report said on Tuesday. *
FGN35 CANADA-INDIA-CONSULAR CAMP
* Hindu temple in Canada cancels consular event amid 'high, imminent' threat of protests
Ottawa: The Brampton Triveni temple in Canada has cancelled a consular event after the Canadian police warned them of an "extremely high and imminent" threat level of violent protests. *
FGN45 CHINA-2NDLD CRASH
* 35 killed, 43 injured as driver hits crowd in Chinese city
Beijing: Thirty-five people were killed and 43 others injured when a car rammed into a crowd in China's Zhuhai City on Monday, official media reported on Tuesday. *
FGN42 COP29-GUTERRES
* Developing countries must not leave Baku empty-handed: UN Secretary-General
Baku: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tuesday urged world leaders to ensure that COP29 must tear down the walls of climate finance, warning that "developing countries must not leave Baku empty-handed". *
FGN32 UK-INDIA-UNSC
* UK reiterates support for India’s permanent UN Security Council seat
London: The UK has reiterated its support for permanent membership for India in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as part of an expansion of the international panel to ensure it can continue to rise to the pressing challenges faced by the world. *
FGN38 COP29-CEEW-CLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY MATRIX
* Most G20 countries, including US, need to significantly step up climate action, says Global South's climate index
Baku (Azerbaijan): Most G20 members, including the US, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, need to significantly step up climate action, according to a Climate Accountability Matrix launched at COP29 here on Tuesday. *
FGN21 COP29-CARBON MARKET
* COP29 adopts establishment of global carbon market under Paris Agreement's Article 6
Baku: In a landmark decision on the first day of the global climate talks here, COP29 has officially adopted the new operational standards for a mechanism of the Paris Agreement under Article 6, setting the stage for a global carbon market. *
FGN34 COP29-EXPERTS
* COP29 Climate Accountability Push: Experts demand action, transparency, and finance from developed countries
Baku: At the COP29 climate summit, prominent voices in the climate action arena voiced a call for greater accountability, real climate finance, and transparent data from developed countries and called for USD 1 trillion per year in cross-border finance to developing countries. *
FGN31 LANKA-US-TOURISTS
* Sri Lanka lobbies US for lifting of adverse travel advisory
Colombo: Sri Lanka has asked the US embassy here to lift its adverse travel advisory warning its citizens to stay away from travelling to the east coast surfing resort of Arugambay, sources said on Tuesday. *
FGN20 LANKA-ELECTIONS
* Sri Lanka President holds more pledges as campaigning closed for parliamentary poll
Colombo: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake concluded his campaigning for Thursday’s parliamentary election by pledging economic consolidation under his new government. *
FGN17 US-WALTZ-KHANNA
*NSA Mike Waltz would be good for India-US relationship says Ro Khanna
Washington: Congressman Mike Waltz, who was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as his National Security Advisor, would be “good" for the India-US relationship, Indian-American Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has said. *
FGN14 US-TRUMP-ADMINISTRATION
* Trump taps Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State and Mike Waltz as NSA
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor. *