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The United Nations insists that the safety of the Rohingya be a condition for their return. (Representational Image)

Bangladesh tells UN it will no longer take in Myanmar refugees

Bangladesh told the UN Security Council on Thursday that it will no longer be able to take in refugees from Myanmar.

01 Mar 2019 2:03 PM

With the United States now holding the presidency of the Security Council, Haley said the aim is to put further pressure on Tehran over its alleged violations of council resolutions. (Photo: File)

US to lead Security Council talks on Iran in September: Nikki Haley

'President Trump is very adamant that we have to start making sure that Iran is falling in line with international order,' Haley said.

05 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

'It is clear that conditions are not yet met for the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return of Rohingya refugees to their places of origin or choice,' Guterres added. (Photo: AP)

Conditions still not suitable for safe return of Rohingya: UN chief

Guterres, recounting his experience of visiting camps this past July, said that he heard stories of horrendous persecution and suffering.

29 Aug 2018 1:46 PM

US President Donald Trump reimposed a wave of tough unilateral sanctions on Iran three weeks ago, bringing back into effect harsh penalties that had been lifted under a landmark 2015 agreement. (Photo: File)

Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at International Court of Justice

A second round of measures is to come into effect in early November, targeting Iran's valuable oil and energy sector.

27 Aug 2018 9:26 AM

'The United States will continue to enforce UN and US sanctions and shut down illicit revenue streams to North Korea,' US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement. (Photo: File | representational)

US hits Russian bank with sanctions for North Korea related activity

Sanctions by US and UNSC on North Korean imports are aimed at choking off funding for Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

04 Aug 2018 9:11 AM

Members 'reaffirmed that a political solution remains the only way to end the conflict,' the Security Council said in a statement. (Photo: File)

UN calls for 'all parties' to find political solution for Yemen

The UN also repeated a call for the key port of Hodeida to remain open.

06 Jul 2018 8:50 AM

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi made the remarks during a Security Council debate here last week on ‘upholding international law within the context of the maintenance of international peace and security.’ (Photo: @LodhiMaleeha/Twitter)

End selectivity in implementing resolutions on disputes like J&K: Pakistan to UNSC

Lodhi and the Pakistani delegation consistently rake up the Kashmir issue in various UN platforms.

20 May 2018 1:40 PM

'We have told our British colleagues that 'you're playing with fire and you'll be sorry',' Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said during a more than 30-minute speech that attempted to poke holes in Britain's allegations against Moscow. (Photo: AP)

You’re playing with fire, you’ll be sorry: Russia to Britain at UN over spy poisoning

It was the second showdown between Russia and Britain at the world body since the March 4 nerve agent attack.

06 Apr 2018 3:20 PM

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: AP)

Freedom of navigation is a must, says Vietnam President

The president’s remarks come a day after India and Vietnam vowed to join hands for thriving Indo-Pacific rule-based regional security.

05 Mar 2018 5:41 AM

China and India should start by insisting that Pakistan tackle the Haqqani Network and the Taliban which have bases in Pakistan.

Hindi-Chini bhai bhai, the perfect foil to Pak terror

Afghanistan is an optimal space for strategic convergence between the US, India and China.

31 Dec 2017 3:15 AM

In 2017, the United Nations Security Council slapped three sets of sanctions on North Korea, one on August 5, another on September 11 and the most recent on December 22 focused on refined petroleum products. (Photo: File)

UN Security Council denies international port access to 4 North Korean ships

UNSC denied port access to 4 N Korean ships doubted of carrying goods banned by international sanctions targeting Pyongyang, diplomats said.

29 Dec 2017 11:58 AM

India reacts sharply to China again blocking Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar's designation as a global terrorist by the UN. (Photo: AFP)

'Accommodating with terrorism' short-sighted: India says to China

China, on Thursday, for the fourth time blocked the bid to list JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN.

03 Nov 2017 12:05 PM

India has identified Masood Azhar, the chief of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, as the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack on January 2, 2016. (Photo: AP)

Centre to not sit idle until Masood Azhar brought to justice: Akbaruddin

China has repeatedly blocked India’s attempt at the UN to designate Azhar as a global terrorist.

17 Sep 2017 6:00 PM

This is the intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 l that was launched on August 29 by North Korea. (Photo: AFP)

N Korea again fires ballistic missile over Japan, slams UNSC sanctions

The launch, from near Pyongyang, came after the UN Security Council imposed an eighth set of sanctions on the country.

15 Sep 2017 9:15 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, 'if North Korea continues to walk down this path, it has no bright future. We must make North Korea understand this.' (Photo: AP)

N Korea's provocative action threatening peace will not be tolerated: Abe

Japanese PM called for an emergency meeting of UNSC and stressed, 'Now is the time for the international community to be united.'

15 Sep 2017 8:51 AM

RSS chief wants India to be strongest military power

Bhagwat was speaking at a conference organised in Mumbai by India International Model United Nations (IIMUN).

15 Apr 2017 6:29 AM

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