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It’s time to treat India as a N-weapons state
On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was devastated and three days later, on August 9, Nagasaki was decimated.
25 Nov 2017 4:56 AM
China blocks UN listing of Masood Azhar as global terrorist
Notably, China was the only country opposing the designation of Azhar by the Security Council as a terrorist.
03 Nov 2017 4:03 AM
Russia slammed for vetoing UN resolution examining use of chemical weapons in Syria
Russia has blocked such a move by the UN Security Council a number of times.
25 Oct 2017 4:15 PM
Key to getting India on UN Security Council is 'not to touch veto': US envoy
Haley said the US Congress or the Senate can't have much role in reforming the Security Council.
18 Oct 2017 9:10 AM
US lawmakers introduce resolution to support India’s UNSC permanent membership
“The UN Security Council still reflects the world as it was in 1945 when the United Nations was created,” a Congressional statement said.
27 Sep 2017 6:29 PM
Terrorism in Afghanistan product of Pak's lon-standing policy: Rabbani at UN
'Afghanistan has maintained a principal position of seeking to resolve differences with Pakistan through dialogue', Rabbani said.
26 Sep 2017 2:45 PM
Syed Akbaruddin tells UNSC, 'India seeks zero tolerance against terrorist safe havens'
Akbaruddin said these terrorist groups should be treated like terrorist organisations with no justifications offered for their activities.
26 Sep 2017 11:56 AM
We are fighting poverty, but Pak fighting against us: Sushma in UN address
The foreign minister spelled out concerns like terrorism, climate change, maritime security, nuclear proliferation and cybersecurity.
23 Sep 2017 8:40 PM
Sushma Swaraj to meet G-4 leaders on strategy
The four countries are looking to be permanent members of the UN Security Council.
21 Sep 2017 4:14 AM
North Korean group demands US to be 'beaten to death' like a 'rabid dog'
North Korea has a long history of issuing dramatic threats against the US and its allies but not carrying them out.
14 Sep 2017 11:52 AM
N Korea nuke yield estimated at 250 kilotons, 16 times more powerful than Hiroshima
UNSC unanimously imposed an 8th set of sanctions on the North Korea, banning it from trading in textiles and restricting its oil imports.
13 Sep 2017 12:45 PM
UNSC unanimously imposes sanctions on North Korea for its 6th nuclear test
United States dropped initial demands for a full oil embargo and a freeze on the foreign assets of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.
12 Sep 2017 4:17 PM
Major US allies in Asia welcome new UN Security Council sanctions on North Korea
Monday’s decision was the 9th sanctions resolution unanimously adopted by 15-member UNSC since 2006 over North Korea’s ballistic missile.
12 Sep 2017 10:55 AM
US relaxes few sanctions from N Korea resolution ahead of UN vote to woo China, Russia
The US had originally pushed for a strict oil embargo, as well as a freeze on the assets of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.
11 Sep 2017 3:23 PM
UN to vote on new N Korea sanctions on Monday as China, Russia remains unclear
The draft resolution also no longer proposes an asset freeze on the military-controlled national airline Air Koryo.
11 Sep 2017 11:31 AM
North Korea warns of harsh response if new sanctions imposed
The test came weeks after N Korea fired 2 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that appeared to bring much of mainland US into range.
11 Sep 2017 10:53 AM
After Brics’ call, will Pak wake up to the reality?
Well now China has added its voice to the list of those countries pointing out that the presence of militant groups in Pakistan is a problem.
08 Sep 2017 6:20 AM
US pushes oil embargo on North Korea, takes aim at Kim Jong-Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un would be added to a UN sanctions blacklist that would subject him to a global travel ban.
07 Sep 2017 12:17 PM
Use diplomacy, not just pressure with N Korea: Putin
Putin denounced North Korea’s sixth and largest nuclear bomb test on Sunday, saying Russia did not recognise its nuclear status.
07 Sep 2017 6:51 AM
‘2nd class’ UNSC seat: Is that what we want?
US President Donald Trump, with his many preoccupations, backs a seat for India in a reformed UNSC and in other multilateral bodies like NSG.
05 Sep 2017 4:57 AM
Columns
From student protests to economic shifts, India grapples with changing ideals
As climate change escalates, global leaders face the daunting task of balancing profit-driven agendas with environmental preservation
Examining the impact of legislative changes on Indian society
The recent police raids at Columbia University reverberate globally, sparking debates on free speech and dissent.