Congressional resolution introduced backing India's UNSC bid
India is the only country which has been endorsed by the Obama administration for a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Jun 16, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
UN Security Council removes Indian-flagged oil tanker from blacklist
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday removed from a UN blacklist an Indian-flagged tanker that was recently prevented from shipping oil for the rival eastern Libyan government after Libya`s UN mission requested the de-listing.
May 13, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Fight against terror not against any religion: India at UNSC
India has told the UN Security Council that the fight against terrorism is not a "confrontation" against any religion and requires close global collaboration to combat what has emerged as one of the "most serious threats" to global peace and security on Thursday.
May 12, 2016, 12:46 PM IST
Kashmir issue must be resolved under UN resolutions: Pakistan's Aziz
Pakistan Prime Minister`s Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz on Thursday said Pakistan remains fully committed to the objective of lasting peace.
Apr 29, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
UN blacklists Indian-flagged cargo vessel carrying Libyan oil
An Indian-flagged cargo ship has been blacklisted by the UN Security Council for transporting crude oil illicitly exported from Libya.
Apr 28, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
Abbas says `urgent` need for UN resolution on Israeli settlements
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said there is an "urgent" need for a UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements, in an interview with AFP ahead of a multi-country diplomatic tour.
Apr 12, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
US resolution on sex abuse triggers debate in Security Council
The UN Security Council convened a meeting on sexual abuse by peacekeepers where a draft resolution, pushed by the US for strong action against perpetrators of such misconduct, has triggered debate among several council members.
Mar 11, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Can't allow veto to have a veto over UNSC reform process: India
India said that as long as the veto exists, it should be extended to new permanent members in a reformed UN Security Council.
Mar 10, 2016, 12:48 PM IST
North Korea fires missiles, says will liquidate South assets
North Korea looked to ratchet up already elevated tensions on the Korean peninsula still further Wednesday, firing a pair of short-range missiles and announcing the liquidation of all remaining South Korean assets on its territory.
Mar 10, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
No backing for your nuclear arms, China tells North Korea
This is the first time China openly came out against North Korea, whose dictatorial regime has enjoyed its backing for long.
Mar 08, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
South Korea issues new sanctions against North
The new measures imposed over the North`s recent nuclear test and long-range rocket launch also blacklist scores of North Korean individuals and entities.
Mar 08, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
New US blacklist targets North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's No 2
The United States blacklisted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un`s right-hand man on Thursday, after UN Security Council voted unanimously to impose harsh new sanctions on the isolated state over its nuclear weapons programme.
Mar 03, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
North Korea fires short-range projectiles after UN sanctions
The projectiles were fired by North Korea into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) at 10:00 am (0100 GMT).
Mar 03, 2016, 08:26 AM IST
UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on North Korea sanctions: Diplomats
The UN Security Council plans to vote on a resolution on Tuesday that would dramatically expand existing UN sanctions on North Korea.
Mar 01, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
South Korea's Park says door not shut on dialogue with North
Seoul will not shut the door to dialogue with North Korea, South Korean President Park Geun-hye said on Tuesday, but warned that Pyongyang, facing new UN sanctions, would be subject to even greater pressure as long as it stuck to its nuclear programme.
Mar 01, 2016, 09:10 AM IST
UN endorses Russia-US deal, demands halt in Syria fighting
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to demand a halt to the fighting in Syria.
Feb 27, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
US calls proposed sanctions on North Korea a 'major upgrade'
The United States have introduced a draft UN Security Council resolution that it said will significantly increase pressure on North Korea in response to its latest nuclear test and rocket launch.
Feb 26, 2016, 09:30 AM IST
India calls for ''careful planning'' for UN peacekeeping operations
India has stressed on the need for careful planning and consultative dialogue between United Nations Security Council members and the troop contributing countries while formulating the mandate of UN Peace Keeping Operations.
Feb 17, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
North Korea continues to evade UN sanctions: UN experts
UN experts say North Korea is continuing to evade UN sanctions, using airlines, ships, and the international financial system to trade in prohibited items for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs raising important questions about the sanctions regime.
Feb 10, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
South Korea says working with US, Japan on 'strong' North Korea sanctions
South Korean President Park Geun-hye held telephone calls with US President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday and agreed to work for "strong and effective" UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea following its weekend rocket launch.
Feb 09, 2016, 10:05 AM IST
