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The United Nations Security Council in session (Photo: AP)

UN Security Council sets 2nd emergency meeting in week after N Korea nuke test

Washington said there is no comparison between its openly conducted, internationally monitored military drills, N Korea's weapons programs.

04 Sep 2017 11:23 AM

The test was North Korea's sixth and far more powerful than any weapon it has previously detonated. (Photo: AP/PTI)

China expresses resolute opposition towards North Korea's nuclear test today

Pyongyang declared the test of what it called a hydrogen bomb to be a 'perfect success.'

03 Sep 2017 2:58 PM

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest point in years after a series of missile tests by Pyongyang. (Photo: File)

Putin warns North Korea of 'major conflict' after it fired missile over Japan

'The problems in the region will only be solved via direct dialogue between all concerned parties, without preconditions', Putin said.

01 Sep 2017 2:41 PM

Washington’s UN ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea's missile test is 'unacceptable'. (Photo: PTI)

It's unacceptable: Nikki Haley on N Korea's missile test over Japan

Washington’s UN ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea has violated every single UNSC resolution.

30 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Kim-Don row: World is at risk

A worried Xi Jinping, in a telephonic conversation with Mr Trump, called on all parties to “exercise restraint”.

25 Aug 2017 12:30 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

North Korea shipments to Syria chemical arms agency intercepted: UN report

The North Korean and Syrian missions to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

22 Aug 2017 12:29 PM

Pakistan President condemns violence on Kashmiris

Pak President urged major powers and the UN Security Council to invest in a diplomatic process to find a solution to the Kashmir dispute.

22 Aug 2017 6:34 AM

North Korea vows harsh retaliation against new UN sanctions

The US envoy to UN, Nikki Haley, called the US-drafted resolution 'single largest economic sanctions package ever leveled against' N Korea.

07 Aug 2017 6:44 PM

US, which has long maintained that China has not done enough to rein in North Korea. (Photo: File)

Dialogue more vital than UN sanctions on N Korea to resolve tensions

The new measures were a response to five nuclear tests and four long-range missile launches.

06 Aug 2017 1:47 PM

UNSC to vote tougher economic sanctions on North Korea

If implemented by all countries, the ban would strip Pyongyang of roughly a third of its export earnings estimated at $3 billion per year.

05 Aug 2017 8:31 AM

US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley. (Photo: AP)

US reaffirmes India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC: State Department

India has been making diplomatic efforts to ensure the expansion of the permanent as well as non-permanent membership of the UNSC.

04 Aug 2017 10:58 AM

Small children foaming at the mouth and in agony after Chemical attack in Syria. (Photo: AP)

Don't blame Syria for chemical attack without visiting: Russia to US

The attack sparked outrage around the world as photos and video of the aftermath were widely broadcast.

27 Jul 2017 10:59 AM

UN sanctions splinter group of Pakistani Taliban

Pakistan on Friday welcomed the UN Security Council’s decision to sanction Pakistan Taliban group Jamaatul Ahrar.

08 Jul 2017 7:12 AM

The nuclear missile launch, described by leader Kim Jong-Un as a 'gift' to Americans as they prepared to celebrate Independence Day (Photo: AP)

Make appropriate amendments: Russia blocks UN sanctions on N Korea

The draft statement included a strong condemnation of launch, setting the stage for a draft resolution on tougher sanctions on North Korea.

07 Jul 2017 8:05 AM

Already, a wide array of US and international sanctions target North Korean entities and officials, making it illegal for Americans to do business with them. (Photo: AP)

To punish North Korea, US considers sanctions on Chinese companies

The look at the sanctions comes as Washington seeks to respond to N Korea's test of an ICBM that could strike the US.

06 Jul 2017 8:50 PM

Qatar said it had received the demands on June 22 with just 10 days to meet them, which would mean they would have until Sunday to comply. (Photo: AFP)

UN tells Qatar to mend fences with Gulf neighbours

Qatari Foreign Minister met with Security Council members on Friday to discuss the rupture in ties with Saudi Arabia and allies.

04 Jul 2017 9:53 AM

Kim said the Trump administration is pursuing an outdated 'hostile policy' toward the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is North Korea's official name. (Photo: AP)

N Korea warns US it will build more nuclear weapons despite sanctions

North Korea's UN ambassador Kim In Ryong accused the United States of shameless arrogance and double standards.

29 Jun 2017 9:27 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi prior their talks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg. (Photo: AP)

Normality returns to Delhi-Moscow ties

Moscow’s very close friendship with India had continued under Vladimir Putin.

04 Jun 2017 12:07 AM

File photo of former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage'. (Photo: PTI)

ICJ’s ruling logical, will Pak honour it?

The ICJ’s order has caused much disappointment and confusion in Pakistan, besides mutual recrimination.

19 May 2017 12:22 AM

U.S. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. (Photo: AP)

US envoy to UN says would talk to North Korea if missile, nuclear tests stop

Washington and Beijing the North's sole diplomatic and military ally are working on new Council resolution targeting Pyongyang, said Haley.

17 May 2017 11:27 AM

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