UN Security Council

PM Narendra Modi calls for safe, secure and stable maritime domain, removing trade barriers

With this, he also became the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over a UN Security Council Open Debate. The event began at 5:30 PM IST and Russian President Vladimir Putin along with several other world leaders participated in the virtual meeting. 

Aug 09, 2021, 18:08 PM IST

US offers to help Israel, Palestinians if they seek a ceasefire

"The United States has been working tirelessly through diplomatic channels to try to bring an end to this conflict," said the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. council on Sunday (May 16).

May 17, 2021, 11:01 AM IST

Myanmar faces possibility of civil war, warns UN envoy

The Myanmar coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which for five decades had languished under strict military rule that led to international isolation and sanctions.

Apr 01, 2021, 06:51 AM IST

United Nations calls for reversal of Myanmar coup and condemns violence

The coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which for five decades had languished under strict military rule that led to international isolation and sanctions. 

Mar 11, 2021, 13:00 PM IST

Myanmar coup: Nearly 40 killed in violent day of protests, says UN envoy

Thirty-eight people were killed in Myanmar as the military quelled protests in several towns and cities on Wednesday, the United Nations said, the most violent day since demonstrations against last month`s military coup first broke out. Police and soldiers opened fire with live rounds with little warning, witnesses said.

Mar 04, 2021, 07:48 AM IST

At UNSC, India welcomes Abraham accords and lauds role of Arab League

The Indian top diplomat to the United Nations was speaking at a meet on cooperation between the UN and League of Arab States, where he lauded the role of the latter.

Jan 19, 2021, 07:09 AM IST

India gets the chairmanship of 3 bodies in the UN Security Council

India has been assigned the chairmanship of 3 bodies in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). India has been given the command of the Taliban Sanctions, Anti-Terrorism Committee.

Jan 08, 2021, 09:26 AM IST

US Election: America will support India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council

In the latest poll promise, senior adviser of Joe Biden camp said that America will support India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council. Watch video

Aug 17, 2020, 16:26 PM IST

US loses Iran arms embargo bid as Vladimir Putin pushes summit to avoid nuclear deal showdown

In a UN Security Council vote, Russia and China opposed extending the weapons ban, which is due to expire in October under a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Eleven members abstained, including France, Germany and Britain, while Washington and the Dominican Republic were the only yes votes. 

Aug 15, 2020, 12:59 PM IST

Heal thyself of your malaise: Syed Akbaruddin's advice to Pakistan

"My simple response to Pakistan is even though it is late, neighbour, heal thyself of your malaise. There are no takers here for your malware," Akbaruddin added.

Jan 10, 2020, 08:15 AM IST

India 'absolutely needed' as permanent UN Security Council members: France

India is at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for the long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member. 

May 07, 2019, 10:27 AM IST

Breaking News: US Draft resolution in UN security council to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar

The US stepped up a push for the UNSC to blacklist the head of Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Watch full video to know more.

Mar 28, 2019, 10:48 AM IST

UNSC members aware of JeM training camps, Masood Azhar being in Pakistan, must designate him as global terrorist: India

It is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist.

Mar 09, 2019, 16:27 PM IST

China non-committal about move in UN to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China, a close ally of Pakistan, has consistently blocked moves first by India and later by the US, the UK and France to designate Azhar as a global terrorist by the 1267 Committee by putting technical holds.

Feb 28, 2019, 21:05 PM IST

France to bring proposal to ban Masood Azhar after assuming UNSC presidency: Sources

 The rotating monthly Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council (UNSC) will go from Equatorial Guinea to France on March 1.

Feb 27, 2019, 13:47 PM IST

Mention of JeM in UNSC statement only in general terms not a judgement: China

The powerful UN Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday strongly condemned the "heinous and cowardly" terror attack. 

Feb 22, 2019, 15:55 PM IST

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Feb 22, 2019, 09:06 AM IST

Morning Breaking: Watch top big news of the hour, 22 February, 2019

This segment of Zee brings to you about the big news of the hour, 20 February 2019. Watch full video to know more.

Feb 22, 2019, 08:10 AM IST

UNSC strongly condemns 'heinous and cowardly' Pulwama attack by JeM

In a strong show of international solidarity and support for India, the powerful UN Security Council comprising 15 nations, including China, on Thursday condemned in the "strongest terms" the "heinous and cowardly" terror attack perpetrated by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed in Pulwama and stressed on the need to hold organisers and financiers of such "reprehensible acts" accountable and bring them to justice. Watch this video to know more.

Feb 22, 2019, 08:06 AM IST

In big boost for India, UNSC condemns Pulwama terror attack, mentions JeM

The motion for the press statement was moved by the United States.

Feb 22, 2019, 06:18 AM IST