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Big diplomatic victory for India, UNSC condemns Pulwama terror attack, names Pak-based JeM
World | Feb 22, 2019, 09:57 AM ISTThe condemnation by the UNSC comes just a day after Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Maleeha Lodhi met top UN leaders, briefing them about the escalating tensions in the region in the wake of the Pulwama attack.
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Member states should not shy away from reviewing how they engage on UNSC reform process: India
World | Jan 30, 2019, 12:20 PM ISTAkbaruddin stressed that as much time as is necessary must be provided to continue the discussions on the reform process and member states should not be constrained by any arbitrary timelines.
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India urges UN to impose sanctions against terrorists on sexual violence
World | Oct 26, 2018, 03:01 PM ISTTripathi stated that India appreciates Secretary General's emphasis and achievement on gender parity in UN's senior leadership.
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UNSC becoming victim of 'self-inflicted wounds of diminishing relevance', warns India
World | Oct 09, 2018, 09:31 AM ISTRidiculing the attempts to prevent the reform of the UNSC, India's Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin told the General Assembly that the world community can't afford to be the guardians of a status quo that does not exist.
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Pakistan rakes up Kashmir in UNSC again, accuses council of selective implementation of resolutions
World | May 20, 2018, 09:50 AM IST"The Council needs to be more consistent and unbiased in its actions. Selectivity in implementation of its resolutions and decisions, especially on long-standing disputes, notably Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine must end. There can, after all, be no peace without justice," Lodhi said.
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US exit from Iran N-deal: Why Trump opted out? Who'll it hurt? What next for Iran? Here's all you need to know
World | May 09, 2018, 02:42 PM ISTUnited States President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of 'defective' Iran Nuclear Deal has left the world polarised as major European powers expressed regret and concern while Gulf Arab nations were jubilant. Here's everything you should know about the development and reactions on it from across the world.
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Hafiz Saeed among 139 Pakistanis on UN terror list, Dawood Ibrahim's name also included
World | Apr 04, 2018, 08:56 PM ISTThe United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) consolidated list of terrorists or terror-supporting organisations include 139 Pakistanis.
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After 500 casualties within a week, UNSC votes for 30-day ceasefire in Syria
World | Feb 25, 2018, 12:29 PM ISTHowever, the resolution made one notable exception to the ceasefire: It allowed continued action against the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda, A1-Nusra Front and other terrorist organisations.
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Pakistan declares 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed a terrorist
World | Feb 13, 2018, 02:12 PM ISTPakistan President Mamnoon Hussain has signed an ordinance aimed at reigning in individuals and organisations like the LeT, Al-Qaeda and Taliban, which have been banned by the UN Security Council.
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India slams veto-wielding UNSC members for obstructing designation of terrorists
World | Feb 07, 2018, 02:04 PM ISTThough the Indian representative did not mention the name of any country, it is well known that China in the past has used its veto power when it came to designating terrorists or extremist groups having links with the Pakistani establishment.
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Pakistan again rakes up Kashmir issue at UN, asks for review of 1948 resolution
World | Feb 07, 2018, 01:25 PM ISTPakistan has brought up the Kashmir issue in the Security Council, accusing it of "selective implementation" of its resolutions.
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Pak won’t allow UN team any direct access to 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed: Report
World | Jan 22, 2018, 07:40 PM ISTThe monitoring team of the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee will visiting Islamabad this week for an assessment of Islamabad’s compliance with the world body’s sanctions regime.
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UNSC sanctions monitoring team to visit Pakistan amid mounting pressure to arrest Hafiz Saeed
World | Jan 21, 2018, 07:54 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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UNSC must step up pressure on Pakistan to change its behaviour: US
World | Jan 18, 2018, 09:55 AM ISTThe UN Security Council should step up pressure on Pakistan to "change its behaviour", US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley today said.
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UN Security Council imposes new sanctions on North Korea to limit its nuclear programmes
World | Dec 23, 2017, 06:51 AM ISTThe sanctions have been imposed in response to North Korea's latest launch of a ballistic missile that Pyongyang says is capable of reaching anywhere on the US mainland.
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UN Security Council members warn US against recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
World | Dec 09, 2017, 12:11 PM ISTAt a special meeting, UN special envoy to the Middle East, Nickolay Mladenov, warned of the "potential risk of violent escalation" that exists following that decision and asked that all parties choose dialogue and avoid provocations.
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US congratulates Dalveer Bhandari on re-election to ICJ, but 'opposes' expansion of UNSC veto
World | Nov 22, 2017, 02:28 PM ISTIndia's Dalveer Bhandari was on Tuesday re-elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with more than two-thirds of the UN members backing him.
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UNSC permanent members unnerved by prospect of India's nominee winning ICJ election: Observers
World | Nov 20, 2017, 02:22 PM ISTBhandari and Britain's Christopher Greenwood are locked in a neck-and-neck fight for re-election to the Hague-based International Court of Justice, the sources say.
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UNGA, UNSC at odds over nomination of India's Bhandari to ICJ
World | Nov 14, 2017, 02:07 PM ISTIndia’s nominee to ICJ, Dalveer Bhandari, received an overwhelming support from the UNGA who defied permanent members of the UNSC to back him against Britain’s candidate.
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India demands transparency in UN Security Council reform process
World | Nov 08, 2017, 02:53 PM ISTIndian Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin has demanded transparency in the UN Security Council reform process.