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Global Markets & Equities 08 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM IST

ICE Raids Are Reverberating Through Local Economies, Deepening Strains on Jobs, Prices and Growth

New reporting and policy analysis suggest that intensified immigration enforcement is doing more than removing workers from the labor force: it is also weakening local economies, disrupting consumer demand and adding pressure to already fragile affordability conditions. From Chicago to Minnesota, the economic fallout is increasingly visible in sectors that depend on immigrant labor, even as the national debate remains focused on border security and deportation policy.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:38 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for Next UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth informal straw poll in the contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general, sharpening the field as candidates intensify lobbying ahead of the formal selection process. The latest round underscores how closely watched the race has become, with diplomatic sources and reporting indicating that Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her position, though the outcome remains unsettled.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio Meets Lavrov at UN as Washington and Moscow Probe a War Without an Endgame

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, underscoring that even amid deep U.S.-Russia hostility, diplomatic channels remain open. According to the State Department, the two discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and the broader bilateral relationship, a sign that Washington is still testing whether limited engagement can influence a conflict that has defied repeated efforts at resolution.

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World Politics & Diplomacy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Viktor Orbán for UN Chief in Diplomatic Shake-Up

The Trump administration is reportedly considering Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a possible candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that would place one of Europe’s most polarizing nationalist leaders at the center of global diplomacy. The prospect underscores how sharply Washington’s approach to multilateral institutions could shift if the reported discussions advance, while also raising questions about support from other major powers and the future direction of the UN itself.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 06:27 AM IST

Rights Groups Blast Uncontested Election of 15 States to UN Human Rights Council

Human rights organizations are condemning the uncontested election of 15 countries to seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council, arguing that the process rewards governments with poor rights records and weakens the body’s credibility. The criticism underscores a long-running dispute over whether the council’s regional voting system allows serious abusers to win seats with little scrutiny.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 07:15 PM IST

Rights Groups Blast Uncontested Election of 15 States to UN Rights Council

Human rights organizations have condemned the uncontested election of 15 countries to the United Nations Human Rights Council, arguing that the vote undermines the body’s credibility and weakens accountability for governments with poor rights records. The criticism comes as the council fills seats for the 2027-2029 term through regional slates that left no room for competitive voting in the General Assembly.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 11:40 PM IST

Trump Administration Rejects All Current UN Chief Options, Seeks Fresh Candidates

The Trump administration has moved to block all current options in the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, according to Politico, and is pressing for new candidates to enter the field. The intervention adds a late-stage political shock to an already fluid succession contest and could reshape the balance of support inside the Security Council.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:11 PM IST)

Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth straw poll on candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, sharpening the contest as diplomats weigh regional balance, gender, and geopolitical acceptability. Early reporting suggests Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her standing after an active lobbying push during the UN General Assembly, while the field remains fluid and politically sensitive.

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