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Iran nuclear deal at risk as UN council prepares to vote on arms embargo

The embargo is due to expire in October under a 2015 deal among Iran, Russia, China, Germany, Britain, France and the United States that prevents Tehran from developing nuclear weapons in return for sanctions relief.

Aug 11, 2020, 07:34 AM IST

UN council to vote on Friday on blacklisting more North Koreans: Diplomats

The United Nations Security Council will vote on Friday on a U.S. and Chinese proposal to blacklist more North Korean individuals and entities after the country's repeated ballistic missile launches, diplomats said on Thursday.

Jun 02, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

UN council weighs measure to impose Syria ceasefire

The UN Security Council on Monday was weighing a draft resolution aimed at imposing a ceasefire in Aleppo and halting all military flights over Syria`s war-battered city.

Oct 04, 2016, 01:34 AM IST

UN Council condemns North Korea missile tests

"These launches are in grave violation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's international obligations and UN Security Council resolutions," the 15-member Council said in a statement.

Sep 07, 2016, 02:18 AM IST