Shaun Tandon
latest news & developments
US patience thins with Pakistan as India goes on offense
US policymakers have grown exasperated with Pakistan for not doing more against Islamist extremists
Nikki Haley resigns as Trump’s UN ambassador
Nikki Haley is the latest departure from President Donald Trump’s national security team
Beyoncé, Jay-Z release joint album on marriage and identity
The album came out late on Saturday exclusively on Jay-Z’s fledgling Tidal streaming service
Avicii death a coming-of-age in electronic music boom
The Swedish DJ’s death at age 28 marks a symbolic coming-of-age for a genre that remains resolutely youthful
Uncertainty over condolence messages for N Korea
Kim Jong-Il’s death is raising tough questions, not only of policy but of protocol, with major world powers divided on how to offer condolences.
Suu Kyi hopeful of democratic reform in Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi has voiced guarded hope that democracy will come to Burma as the opposition leader welcomed US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Thailand battles infighting while gaining US flood relief
The US has urged flood-stricken Thailand to overcome political infighting during its crisis as it announced immediate assistance for its ally.
Rays of hope as Hurricane Irene subsides
The rain tapered off, the sun began to come out of hiding and then with a sudden ferocity, dirty sea water poured into the New York coastline.
US to recognise South Sudan, delist North
The United States said on Monday it will recognise South Sudan as the world’s newest nation as it moved to taking the north off a terrorism blacklist.
Nations set up global climate fund
Global talks on climate change on Saturday set up a new fund to manage billions of dollars in aid to poor nations.
UN talks take up ‘deep cuts’ on climate
More than 190 nations on Friday considered "deep cuts" in emissions to hold back climate change.
UN chief warns world failing on climate
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warned on Tuesday that the world was missing its last chance to control climate change.
Guarded hope at UN climate talks
Negotiators on climate change were raising their hopes on Monday after signs of modest progress in Mexico.
Tempers fray over WikiLeaks revelations
The United States on Wednesday faced a storm of anger from foreign governments who were scrutinised in leaked cables.
Fears grow for Jamaican civilians
Jamaican forces claimed control of a slum in an offensive to capture an alleged drug kingpin late on Wednesday, with at least 44 deaths reported.