World Peace

Disarmament Week 2018: How much do you know about scale of firearm-related violence globally?

The Disarmament Week is observed from 24 October to 30 October. The observance of this day was first called for in the final document of the United Nations General Assembly's 1978 special session on disarmament.

Singapore to issue three types of commemorative coins ahead of Donald Trump-Kim-Jong-un meeting

The Singapore Mint, unveiled three types of commemorative coins ahead of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Peace sells but who's buying: Historic increase in global violence since WWII

In the 2016 Global Peace Index (GPI) curated by The Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP), India ranks at an abysmal 141 out of the 164 countries, trailing Mexico.

G7 Summit: World leaders to discuss infrastructure investments and terrorism

The G7 leaders plan to approve another declaration on security and foreign policy including a coordinated strategy aimed at combating the rise of terrorism

Covert missile test: North Korea launches space rocket in defiance of sanctions threats

North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday, violating UN resolutions and doubling down against an international community already struggling to punish Pyongyang for a nuclear test last month.

Black money can destabilise world peace and harmony: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that black money was a threat to world peace and harmony.

Russia at UN accuses US and allies of bossing world around

Russia used its annual appearance at the UN to accuse the US of bossing the world around, complaining they were attempting to dictate to everyone.

Ban Ki-moon thanks PM Modi for contribution to UN peacekeeping efforts

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed gratitude to PM Modi for India's "significant contribution" to peacekeeping operations.