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The UN Security Council comprising 15 permanent and non-permanent members on Thursday condemned in the 'strongest terms' the 'heinous and cowardly' terror attack perpetrated by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed on February 14. (Photo: Twitter)

China's opposition led to delay in UNSC's condemnation of Pulwama attack

According to the sources, US assiduously worked to get the approval by all other members of the Council.

22 Feb 2019 4:38 PM

Area has been badly hit by jihadist violence (Photo:File)

10 killed in attack near Mali-Niger border: Govt official

The attack took place around 45 kilometres from Menaka

17 Jan 2019 9:38 AM

The meeting was requested by both Russia and Ukraine, diplomatic sources told news agency AFP. (Photo: File)

UN Security Council calls emergency meeting over Ukraine: Nikki Haley

'An emergency Security Council meeting has been called for tomorrow at 11:00 am,' Haley tweeted.

26 Nov 2018 9:49 AM

'We stand with the families and friends of the victims, whose loved ones were lost in this act of barbarism, including six American citizens,' he added. (Photo: File)

US announces USD 5 million reward for information on 26/11 perpetrators

The announcement came on the eve of the tenth anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack.

26 Nov 2018 8:20 AM

Addressing a UNSC debate on 'Strengthening Multilateralism and the role of the United Nations' Friday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said even as the Council has spawned an entire range of subordinate bodies, the functioning of this 'subterranean universe' of subordinate bodies has become 'byzantine'. (Photo: File)

India slams UNSC Sanctions Committees for 'opacity', 'lack of accountability'

India slammed in an apparent reference to China repeatedly blocking New Delhi's bid to list Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

11 Nov 2018 2:14 PM

Targeting the working methods, Akbaruddin noted that even as the Council has formed an entire range of the subordinate bodies, the functioning of this 'subterranean universe' of subordinate bodies has become Byzantine. (Photo: Twitter | Akbaruddin)

Reform, or world peace may turn into world order in pieces: India to UN

In UNSC Open Debate, Akbaruddin said that the Council is facing a manifold crisis of performance, credibility, legitimacy, and relevance.

10 Nov 2018 1:32 PM

At a historic summit in Singapore in June, US President Donald Trump and Kim signed a vaguely-worded statement on denuclearisation. (Photo: File)

Will 'seriously' return to nuclear state policy: North Korea warns US

North's foreign ministry said Pyongyang could revert to its former policy if the US did not change its stance over sanctions.

04 Nov 2018 2:44 PM

India has expressed in difficulties doing so given galloping energy needs of its 1.3 billion people. (Photo: File)

Less than 100 hours before Iran sanctions, US tight-lipped about India

White House did not immediately responded to question if India's oil purchase reductions from Iran would be considered significant.

01 Nov 2018 10:46 AM

First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Paulomi Tripathi was responding to Pakistani envoy Maleeha Lodhi's remarks at the session that the struggle of the Kashmiri people for their right to self-determination has been suppressed for decades. (Photo: File)

Has become Pakistan's habit to misuse any forum for narrow political gains: India

'We reject unwarranted reference made by one delegation to State of Jammu and Kashmir which is an integral part of India,' Tripathi said.

31 Oct 2018 10:00 AM

'Today, there is greater awareness about the centrality of meaningful participation of women in peace processes and incorporation of gender perspectives in UN's peace and security efforts,' Tripathi said. (Photo: File)

India asks UN to impose sanctions against terrorists for sexual violence

Remarks by Paulomi Tripathi, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission, came after UN chief reported a huge increase in such brutalities.

26 Oct 2018 1:33 PM

Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributing columnist who had criticized policies of powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had been self-exiled in the United States for about a year. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi's killing was 'extrajudicial execution': UN expert

Trump, in his most recent comments, called it 'one of the worst in the history of cover-ups.'

26 Oct 2018 10:52 AM

'Strongly condemn the new cycle of killings of innocent Kashmiris....by Indian security forces,' Khan tweeted. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan calls for dialogue with India to resolve Kashmir dispute

Khan remarks came day after six civilians were killed after an explosive went off at an encounter site in Kulgam district of South Kashmir.

22 Oct 2018 4:55 PM

Masood Azhar is accused of several deadly terrorist attacks in India, including one on the Uri military base in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016, in which 17 security personnel were killed. (Photo: AP)

China defends move to block India's bid at UN to list Masood Azhar global terrorist

China, while defending terrorist, argued that the issue lacks 'consensus' among members of UNSC as well as India and Pakistan.

29 Sep 2018 1:36 PM

Though India, one of the biggest importers of Iranian oil, has already reduced its import, it has indicated that it is unlikely to go down to zero given its massive energy needs. (Representational Image)

Exploring alternative oil supplies so ‘our friend’ India isn’t affected: US

The US had said countries that continue to do business with Iran will be blocked from accessing the American banking and financial system.

29 Sep 2018 1:11 PM

The American diplomat said the US reiterates its support for India's role in a reformed UN Security Council. (Photo: AP)

US reiterates support for India's permanent role in reformed UNSC

US supported India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC and in other multilateral institutions such as the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

29 Sep 2018 10:48 AM

After accusing the government in Beijing of using a variety of tactics to damage his chances at the vital midterm polls in November, he said that relations with Xi might have taken a permanent turn for the worse. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump admits friendship with China’s Xi Jinping could be over

US this week enacted new tariffs against China covering another USD 200 bn of imports, shrugging off threats of counter measures.

27 Sep 2018 12:47 PM

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin's remarks came during the UNSC debate on 'Mediation and Settlement of Disputes.’ (Photo: Twitter | @AkbaruddinIndia)

Don’t indulge in polemics, make South Asia terror free: India to Pak at UN

Pak Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi raked up Kashmir issue, drawing sharp reaction from Akbaruddin who said Pak is 'regurgitating failed approach'.

30 Aug 2018 3:29 PM

At a UN meeting last month, North Korean Deputy Ambassador Kim in Ryong complained that deliveries of medical equipment such as X-ray machines, anti-malaria insecticides and reproductive health kits had been held up for months. (Photo: File)

UN poised to unblock humanitarian aid for North Korea

North Korea's humanitarian crisis has left about 10 million people, nearly half the population, undernourished, according to UN officials.

03 Aug 2018 9:30 AM

CCTV did not say whether Kim had arrived in Beijing, but security lined the freeway leading to the city's airport Tuesday morning as authorities prepared for his arrival. (Photo: AP/File)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting China: Chinese state media

The trip will be Kim Jong Un's third to China since March, when he made his inaugural foreign trip as leader.

19 Jun 2018 9:02 AM

Both sides say they are in favour of North Korea's denuclearisation, but there is a yawning gap between their definitions. (Photo: File)

No relief until N Korea shows 'irreversible' denuclearisation steps: Mattis

Analysts say North Korea won't cede its nuclear deterrent unless given security guarantees that US will not try to topple Kim's regime.

03 Jun 2018 11:49 AM

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