UNSC unanimously backs sending observers to Aleppo
The council unanimously adopted a French-drafted resolution that marks the first show of unity in months among world powers grappling with the crisis in Syria.
Dec 19, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
US to seek UN arms embargo against South Sudan
The United States has launched a bid at the Security Council to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan following UN warnings that the war-torn country could descend into genocide.
Nov 18, 2016, 03:42 AM IST
Pakistan keeps up push against India's bid for UN seat
Pakistan kept up its opposition to India`s bid for permanent membership to the UN Security Council, warning that creation of new permanent seats would only "satisfy the hunger of a few states for power and privilege".
Nov 08, 2016, 17:15 PM IST
Security Council formally recommends former Portuguese PM Antonio Guterres as next UN chief
Former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres, nominated Thursday to be the next UN secretary-general, is a self-described man of action who earned his stripes as the world body`s refugee chief
Oct 07, 2016, 00:02 AM IST
India's Security Council permanent seat hope receives setback
India`s hopes for a permanent seat on the Security Council were dampened as the General Assembly decided to push further negotiations on reforms to the next session after discussions this year failed to make headway.
Jul 28, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
India hits out at 'subterranean' cover for terrorists at UN
India has hit out at the "subterranean" cover given to terrorists at the UN by China which has vetoed action against Pakistan-based masterminds of attacks on India, and demanded reforming the process of imposing sanctions on terrorists and their protectors.
Jul 20, 2016, 12:02 PM IST
Morocco allows 25 UN staffers to return to Western Sahara
Five UN staffers have returned to the UN mission in disputed Western Sahara.
Jul 15, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
UN warns of new South Sudan fighting as humanitarian crisis grow
The United Nations warned Wednesday of the risk of fresh fighting in South Sudan after days of deadly gun battles that have sent thousands of people fleeing and prompted the urgent evacuation of foreign nationals.
Jul 13, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
Next UN chief ballots remain secret, despite televised debates
Ten of the 12 candidates vying to be the next UN Secretary-General took part in live televised debates on Tuesday.
Jul 13, 2016, 09:13 AM IST
Kazakhstan beats Thailand in race for Asian seat on Security Council
Kazakhstan beat Thailand in the second round of hotly-contested elections to become the first former Soviet Asian country to win a seat on the Security Council Tuesday after a deadlock in the initial balloting for the Asian slot.
Jun 28, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
Pathankot mastermind Masood Azhar doesn't qualify as a terrorist: China reiterates at UN
China`s Permanent Representative Liu Jieyi has reiterated Beijing`s claim that Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohamed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar does not qualify as a terrorist who would have to face UN sanctions.
Apr 02, 2016, 11:46 AM IST
Israel wants Iran to be punished for missile tests
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli diplomats to demand that world powers punish Iran for its recent ballistic missile launches, his office said today
Mar 13, 2016, 02:02 AM IST
Ukraine wants UN Security Council to visit war zone
Ukraine and Russia reached a ceasefire deal brokered by France and Germany in the Belarus capital of Minsk last February, but sporadic clashes still take place.
Feb 05, 2016, 07:50 AM IST
PM Modi calls for UNSC reforms within fixed time frame at G4 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pressed for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform within a "fixed time frame" in the current session of the UNGA.
Sep 26, 2015, 21:14 PM IST
