United Nations Security Council
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How Syed Akbaruddin destroyed Pakistani journalists with a 'handshake' | VIDEO
India | Aug 18, 2019, 07:38 AM ISTSyed Akbaruddin, India's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, didn't just hammer Pakistan at the global United Nations forum but more followed. He had something for Pakistani journalists too - a stellar response.
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How India hammered Pakistan for raising Kashmir issue at UNSC: 10 Points
India | Aug 17, 2019, 07:52 AM ISTThe United Nations Security Council on Friday held a rare closed door meeting on Kashmir after India revoked the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, sparking a fresh row with Pakistan. However, Islamabad's move proved to be of no good to them.
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India's overwhelming influence forces China, Pakistan backing for UNSC seat
World | Jun 27, 2019, 12:01 AM ISTThe Asia-Pacific Group at the UN has unanimously supported India for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council after India's overwhelming influence forced China and Pakistan to join in the endorsement.
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55 nations back India for non-permanent UNSC seat
World | Jun 26, 2019, 01:09 PM ISTIn a major diplomatic win, India's candidature for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been unanimously endorsed by the Asia Pacific group of 55 countries including China and Pakistan.
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UN Security Council adopts Russian-drafted resolution on Yemen sanctions
World | Feb 27, 2018, 08:18 AM ISTIn the vote on the Britain-drafted text, 11 members of the council were in favour, Russia and Bolivia were against, and China and Kazakhstan abstained.
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UNSC sanctions monitoring team to visit Pakistan this week
World | Jan 21, 2018, 12:53 PM ISTThe UN monitoring team's visit is taking place amid increasing pressure on Pakistan from the US and India with respect to the inadequate implementation of the sanctions on Saeed and entities linked to him.
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Mumbai 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed moves UN to drop ‘terrorist’ tag
World | Nov 28, 2017, 10:01 AM ISTSoon after his release, Hafiz Saeed had vowed to continue his fight to liberate Kashmir.
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Prospect of India’s nominee winning ICJ election upsets UNSC permanent members, say observers
World | Nov 20, 2017, 02:25 PM IST"Today it is Britain, tomorrow it could be any one of us" is the argument which has brought Britain, the US, Russia, France and China together.
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Root cause of terrorism must be addressed: UNSC
World | Nov 20, 2014, 09:20 AM ISTUnited Nations: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday underlined the need for multilateral action to address the root cause for the spread of terrorism.The UNSC convened on Wednesday on the issue of threats
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5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected
World | Oct 16, 2014, 11:23 PM ISTUnited Nations: The United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as the new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January next year.The 193-member
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Russia says oil deal with Iran is legal
World | Aug 07, 2014, 06:43 AM ISTMoscow: Russia said on Wednesday signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran for crude oil shipments did not violate United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions restricting Tehran over its controversial nuclear programme."The Iranian side has
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South Africa demands permanent African seats in UNSC
World | Aug 13, 2013, 10:01 AM ISTJohannesburg: South Africa Monday appealed for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms and inclusion of Africa with at least two permanent seats.The appeal was made by South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
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India, Pak clash over UN Military Group in Kashmir
World | Jan 22, 2013, 02:05 PM ISTUnited Nations, Jan 22: India and Pakistan clashed at the Security Council over the relevance of the UN Military Observer Group on the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir with New Delhi saying it has been
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Pakistan Joins UNSC As Non-Permanent Member
World | Jan 01, 2012, 10:58 PM ISTUnited Nations, Jan 1: Pakistan today joined India on the 15-nation United Nations Security Council as it begins its two-year term on the powerful UN body from January 1.Pakistan had won its seat as a
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Security Council Faux Pas Is Not Such A Big Deal: Krishna
India | Feb 13, 2011, 12:01 PM ISTNew York, Feb 13 : A day after he inadvertently read out bits of the Portuguese Foreign Minister's speech at a Security Council debate, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today said that these things