Israel pushing for more settler homes despite United Nations vote
An Israeli committee is to discuss issuing permits for more settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem, despite a landmark UN resolution demanding an end to such activity.
Dec 28, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
Israel accuses Obama of anti-Israeli 'shameful move' at UN
An Israeli official is accusing President Barack Obama of a "shameful move against Israel at the UN" after learning the White House did not intend to veto a Security Council resolution condemning settlement construction in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
Dec 23, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
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
Many UN members favour UNSC permanent seat for India
India's bid for a permanent seat in a reformed UN Security Council has received a strong support from many UN member states, including the UK and France, who emphasised that the the world body's top organ must reflect the emergence of new global powers.
Nov 13, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
BJP warns China for backing Pakistan-backed terrorist Masood Azhar, says 'Beijing will regret'
Criticising China for extended support to Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar after it prevented India`s efforts to blacklist him on the international platform, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that Beijing would severely regret its decision to help a terrorist.
Oct 09, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
France to put draft resolution on Aleppo at UNSC voting today
France will put a draft resolution on ceasefire in Aleppo on voting at the United Nations Security Council today.
Oct 08, 2016, 12:15 PM IST
India criticises 'unresponsive' UNSC for not sanctioning Masood Azhar
India strongly criticised an "unresponsive" Security Council on Wednesday for being indecisive on sanctioning leaders of organisations it itself designates as terrorist entities after China extended its "technical hold" on India's bid for a UN ban against JeM chief Masood Azhar.
Oct 05, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Pakistani journalist snubbed by UN Security Council president - Watch video
Pakistan had approached the UNSC just last week on the surgical strikes conducted by India as well as on the Kashmir issue.
Oct 05, 2016, 09:34 AM IST
DNA: UNSC president stops Pakistan's reporter from asking questions
UNSC president stopped Pakistan's reporter from asking a question. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Oct 05, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
UN Security Council wants nuke test ban implementation
US Secretary of State John Kerry invoked North Korea's latest nuclear explosion in urging ratification of the treaty for "a safer, more secure, and more peaceful planet."
Sep 23, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
G4 nations demand comprehensive reform of UN Security Council
"The G4 ministers underscored their unwavering commitment to a comprehensive reform of the Security Council," a joint press statement said.
Sep 22, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
UN Security Council to hear about US-Russia Syria deal
Once aid is delivered and the ceasefire holds, the United States and Russia were to begin cooperating in jointly targeting Islamist rebel fighters in Syria.
Sep 16, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
UNSC threatens fresh sanctions against North Korea over N-test
The UN Security Council has threatened to impose a new raft of sanctions against North Korea as it strongly condemned Pyongyang's fifth nuclear test, terming it a "threat" to international peace and security.
Sep 10, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
North Korea nuclear test 'deeply troubling': UN watchdog
North Korea's latest and fifth nuclear test, if confirmed, is "deeply troubling and regrettable", the head of the UN atomic watchdog said today.
Sep 09, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Laos supports India's permanent seat in UNSC
The India-Asean Summit on Thursday will be attended by leaders of 10 southeast Asian nations.
Sep 08, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
Security Council urges South Sudan to accept `protection force`
The UN Security Council on Saturday urged South Sudan to drop its opposition to the deployment of a regional protection force to beef up a large UN peacekeeping mission in the war-scarred country.
Sep 04, 2016, 03:34 AM IST
India extends $500 mn to Vietnam, both sides elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two countries have decided to elevate their strategic ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Sep 03, 2016, 21:50 PM IST
India seeks US support for NSG, UNSC seat
India is looking to work closely with the US to secure membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and permanent membership of the UN Security Council, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said at the second India-US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue here.
Aug 30, 2016, 19:38 PM IST
US condemns North Korea missile test-fire, calls it 'provocation'
The US today strongly condemned North Korea's test firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, describing it as a "provocation" in violation of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Aug 24, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Japan, China, South Korea agree to urge North Korea to stop provocation
Japan, China and South Korea agreed to urge North Korea to refrain from provocation and follow UN Security Council resolutions, after the country`s latest missile launch towards Japan early on Wednesday.
Aug 24, 2016, 10:41 AM IST
