Marshall Islands

Jerusalem vote at UN: Know the countries which voted in US favour while the world united against it

The United States faced a major embarrassment on Thursday after the UN General Assembly adopted a motion rejecting its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 128 member nations voted against the US, 35 abstained from voting while only nine in favour of the US.

Dec 22, 2017, 10:40 AM IST

US to launch ''first ever'' missile test to counter North Korea

The missile is meant to simulate an ICBM, meaning it will fly faster than missiles used in previous intercept tests, according to Christopher Johnson, spokesman for the Missile Defense Agency.

May 27, 2017, 14:39 PM IST

Marshall Islands case dismissal: India says nuclear approach vindicated

The government said on Thursday that its "responsible and principled approach" towards nuclear disarmament has been vindicated after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismissed a case filed by the Marshall Islands that India was not doing enough on nuclear non-proliferation.

Oct 07, 2016, 00:11 AM IST

World Court rejects Marshall Islands' case against India

The International Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled against a complaint brought by the Marshall Islands against India that it was not doing enough to halt the nuclear arms race.

Oct 05, 2016, 19:03 PM IST

UN top court rejects Marshall Islands' bid to sue India on nuclear disarmament

The UN's highest court on Wednesday threw out a bid by the tiny Marshall Islands to sue India for failing to halt the nuclear arms race, saying it lacked jurisdiction.

Oct 05, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

India, Pakistan nuclear arms race: Top UN court's decision awaited on Marshall Islands' plea

The UN's highest court will rule on Wednesday on whether to take up a case brought by the tiny Marshall Islands against India, Pakistan and Britain for allegedly failing to halt the nuclear arms race.

Oct 05, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Marshall Islands slam India, Pakistan over ''nuke race''

The Marshall Islands has accused India, Pakistan and Britain of failing to halt the nuclear arms race and will place the matter before the UN`s highest court next week to ensure that a lawsuit is initiated against them.

Mar 05, 2016, 14:59 PM IST

Marshall Islands to open legal assault on India, Pakistan, Britain

In 2014, the Marshall Islands accused nine countries of "not fulfilling their obligations with respect to the cessation of the nuclear arms race.

Jan 30, 2016, 14:02 PM IST