UNSC RESOLUTION
Modi-Putin phone calls shaped Indian PM’s decision to visit Moscow for annual summit
Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Moscow for the annual summit stems from two phone calls between him and President Vladimir Putin. They first spoke after Putin's election victory in March and again following Modi's re-election in June. The visit aims to boost the strategic partnership amid global scrutiny and discussions on the Ukraine conflict. India's strategic autonomy and historical ties with Russia play a crucial role, emphasizing cooperation in defense, energy, and geopolitical support, including Soviet backing during the 1971 war and the Kashmir issue.
UN Security Council demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels halt their attacks on ships in Mideast waters
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution demanding Yemen's Houthi rebels halt attacks on ships and address maritime security disruptions in a critical Middle East waterway. The resolution, approved 12-0 with Russia, China, and Algeria abstaining, did not mention the Houthis' claim that their attacks are related to the Israel-Hamas war. The resolution condemns the Houthis' attacks and calls for addressing regional conflicts.
India joins other BRICS members in slamming Israel's attacks in Gaza
India criticizes Israel for actions in Gaza, supported by Brics foreign ministers. They express concern over civilian displacement, deaths, and infrastructure destruction. Call for implementation of UNGA and UNSC resolutions, humanitarian aid delivery, and ceasefire. Demand release of hostages. Brics expanded with key Arab states condemning Israeli actions.
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
The U.N. Security Council approved a cease-fire plan for the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing a two-state solution and Biden's proposal for a comprehensive agreement.
"Simply unacceptable": India condemns dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war intensifies
Reiterating India's stand on the two-state solution of the matter, she also urged the conflicting parties to engage as soon as possible for direct peace negotiations. "My leadership has repeatedly emphasized that only a Two-State solution, achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues, will deliver an enduring peace," she said.
Angry Israeli envoy shreds UN Charter over resolution supporting full membership of Palestine
Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded the UN Charter at the United Nations General Assembly in protest of a resolution supporting Palestine's full UN membership. The resolution, passed with 143 votes in favor, 25 abstentions, and 9 against, including the US and Israel, was called a "clear violation" of the UN Charter by Erdan. He accused the UN of supporting terrorism by granting privileges to Hamas. The Palestinian Authority plans to request full UN membership from the Security Council, despite likely US opposition.
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'Holds and blocks' in UNSC Sanctions Committees are 'disguised vetoes': India
India criticizes China's UNSC vetoes, advocates for Security Council reform led by Ruchira Kamboj. The UNSC's opaque methods hinder actions against terrorists. India pushes for Council membership expansion for global representation.
Israel goes to UNSC seeking terrorist tag for Iran's revolutionary guards corps
Israel's permanent representative to UN, Gilad Erdan, wrote in a letter to the president of the UN Security Council, "I confirm Israel's request to convene a meeting of the Security Council immediately to unequivocally condemn Iran for these grave violations and immediately act to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization."
USA calls for Indo-Pak restraint but refrains for mediation
US official urges dialogue between India and Pakistan to ease tensions. India's defense minister warns terrorists of retaliation. Saudi Arabia supports India's stance on Jammu and Kashmir issue, emphasizing dialogue to ensure regional peace.
Humanitarian crisis caused by Israel-Hamas conflict unacceptable, says Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj at UN
The UNSC resolution, adopted last month, demanded an "immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as the humanitarian access to address their medical and other humanitarian needs.
UN vote on Gaza aid further delayed as US works 'intensely'
The text - drafted by the United Arab Emirates - essentially aims to dilute Israel's control over all humanitarian aid deliveries to 2.3 million people in Gaza. Washington traditionally shields its ally Israel from U.N. action. The U.S. has already twice vetoed Security Council action since an Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that Israel says killed 1,200 people and saw 240 people taken hostage.
UNSC envoys to visit Gaza crossing as crisis spirals
Around a dozen ambassadors are taking part in the visit from countries including Russia and the United Kingdom. But the United States, which week vetoed Friday the Security Council resolution did not send a representative as did France.
UN Security Council adopts resolution urging humanitarian pauses in Gaza
The adopted resolution emphasises the need for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout the Gaza Strip for a sufficient number of days to enable, consistent with international humanitarian law, the full, rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access for United Nations humanitarian agencies and their implementing partners," as reported by CNN.
India's UNGA vote highlights stance on Palestine resolution amid Hamas controversy
India abstained from voting for the non-binding Jordanian resolution but voted in favor of a Canada-led amendment to the draft resolution on the Gaza crisis, which unfortunately didn't achieve the required two-thirds majority for passage, ANI reported. India's Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel said after the vote, "The terror attacks in Israel on October 7 were shocking and deserve condemnation."
Russia, China veto US-led draft resolution in UNSC on Gaza, rival text by Moscow also fails
The United Nations Security Council has failed to adopt two draft resolutions on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The US-led resolution, which called for humanitarian pauses in fighting to allow aid access to Gaza, was vetoed by Russia and China. The rival resolution by Moscow, which proposed a humanitarian ceasefire and unhindered aid into Gaza, also failed to gain enough votes. This is the fourth time the Security Council has been unable to adopt a resolution on the ongoing conflict. The US ambassador expressed disappointment and called on Council members not to support Russia's "cynical and irresponsible behavior.
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