US, allies push UN to condemn North Korea missile test
The 15-member council met behind closed doors for emergency talks called by the United States, Japan and South Korea over the ballistic missile launch, the latest provocation from Pyongyang.
Aug 04, 2016, 10:28 AM IST
Pakistan taking unpleasant interest in imposing upon India their vicious motives: Khurshid
Lashing out at Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz for calling upon the international community to take appropriate steps to fulfil its commitments towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir under the UNSC resolutions, former union minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Thursday said this is extremely unacceptable as Islamabad has been taking unpleasant interest in imposing upon India their vicious motives through the acts of terrorism.
Jul 22, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
UN memo questions Britain's Security Council veto power
Britain is a permanent veto-wielding power - alongside the United States, France, China and Russia - on the Security Council.
Jul 21, 2016, 08:51 AM 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
Reform subterranean universe of UNSC sanctions regimes: India
India has called for reform in the "subterranean universe" of the UN Security Council's sanctions regimes as it criticised the lack of transparency in their functioning, saying principles of "anonymity and unanimity" absolve individual members of accountability.
Jul 20, 2016, 11:54 AM IST
Italy elected to UNSC for 2017 in deal with Netherlands
The United Nations General Assembly elected Italy to fill the final U.N. Security Council seat for 2017 on Wednesday after voting between Italy and The Netherlands was deadlocked and the pair agreed to split the two-year term on the council.
Jul 01, 2016, 03:33 AM IST
Italy, Netherlands offer to share UN council seat
Italy and the Netherlands agreed Tuesday to split their term on the UN Security Council after a tie in voting forced them to reach a compromise.
Jun 29, 2016, 04:47 AM IST
Sweden, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Bolivia elected to UNSC for 2017-18
Sweden, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Bolivia were elected to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday for 2017-18, but further voting was due to take place to decide the final seat with Italy and the Netherlands almost locked in a tie.
Jun 29, 2016, 02:22 AM IST
UN strongly condemns latest North Korean missile launches
The UNSC reiterated its demand that North Korea end its "flagrant" violations.
Jun 24, 2016, 11:54 AM IST
Majority in UN backs adding permanent members to Security Council: India
An "overwhelming majority" of UN members want more permanent members added to the Security Council to make its decision-making "more participative and democratic", according to India and the three other aspirants for permanent seats.
May 03, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
Palestinians say push for UN rebuke of Israel settlements aimed at peace
A renewed Palestinian drive to persuade the UN Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements is aimed at removing the biggest obstacle to peace and boosting French efforts to broker an agreement, the Palestinian UN envoy said on Tuesday.:
Apr 13, 2016, 06:08 AM IST
UN lifts secrecy in race for next chief, but backroom deal may still prevail
In a departure from 70 years of secrecy, candidates for United Nations secretary-general will this week make campaign-style pitches to the General Assembly as it hopes to influence the private Security Council poll that picks the winner.
Apr 12, 2016, 01:12 AM IST
Pakistan denies presence of Chinese troops in PoK
Pakistan on Thursday rejected as "baseless rumour-mongering" the reports about presence of Chinese troops in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and asserted that Kashmir was a long-standing item on the agenda of the UN.
Mar 18, 2016, 00:01 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 to present draft UN sanctions resolution on North Korea
The United States will submit to the U.N. Security Council on Thursday a draft resolution that would expand sanctions against North Korea over its latest nuclear test, a spokesman for the U.S. mission to the United Nation said.
Feb 25, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
Republic Day, 2016: Discussion on why India deseves a permanent UNSC seat
Watch the discussion on India's relationship with China and why the country deserves a permanent seat at UNSC.
Jan 26, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
'PM Modi's good gesture towards Pakistan aimed at winning UNSC membership'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good gesture towards Pakistan was a part of his efforts to get permanent membership to the UN Security Council (UNSC) for India, European parliament member Afzal Khan said.
Dec 28, 2015, 10:59 AM IST
Turkey pilots warned Russian jet 10 times before shoot-down: US
It was not immediately clear on which side of the Turkish-Syrian border the Russian jet had been flying.
Nov 25, 2015, 10:56 AM IST
UN Chief condemns 'despicable terrorist attacks' in Paris
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the attacks in Paris on Friday that killed at least 60 people and called for any hostages to be immediately released.
Nov 14, 2015, 08:18 AM IST
