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 ai...
02 Jul, 2024, 07.05 AM ISTUN 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 abstain...
28 Jun, 2024, 08.34 AM ISTIndia 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 delive...
12 Jun, 2024, 10.00 AM IST
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.
11 Jun, 2024, 06.17 AM IST"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 ...
14 May, 2024, 10.00 AM ISTAngry 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, includ...
11 May, 2024, 02.26 PM ISTIndia votes in favour of UNGA resolution supporting Palestine's bid to become full UN member India voted in favor of a UN resolution recommending Palestine for full UN membership. The resolution received 143 votes in favor, signaling a global push for Palestine's status upgrade within the United Nations.
11 May, 2024, 02.25 PM IST'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.
24 Apr, 2024, 11.46 AM ISTIsrael 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 v...
15 Apr, 2024, 12.26 PM ISTUSA 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.
10 Apr, 2024, 07.42 AM ISTHumanitarian 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...
09 Apr, 2024, 12.32 PM ISTWith Gaza hurting, get real, Israel UNSC calls for Gaza ceasefire, condemns Israeli actions. Two-state solution key for peace. India urged to mediate. PA support crucial. Ceasefire essential for peace and security in the region.
26 Mar, 2024, 11.48 PM ISTUN 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 ...
20 Dec, 2023, 11.20 PM ISTUNSC 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.
11 Dec, 2023, 11.35 PM ISTIsrael ramps up strikes; UNSC delays ceasefire vote Top diplomats from countries including Egypt, Qatar and Jordan were set to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington later Friday amid a push for the US to abstain from voting. Given the US's status as a veto-wielding permanent membe...
09 Dec, 2023, 12.51 AM ISTUN 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 unh...
16 Nov, 2023, 11.20 AM ISTIndia'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 report...
28 Oct, 2023, 07.55 PM ISTRussia, 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 riva...
26 Oct, 2023, 03.38 PM ISTUNSC fails to adopt resolution on Israel-Palestine conflict after veto by US The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution led by Brazil that called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The US vetoed the resolution, stating that it did not mention Israel's right to self-defense. Whil...
19 Oct, 2023, 12.17 AM ISTUN Security Council rejects Russian-proposed resolution of ceasefire between Israel, Hamas Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN Gilad Erdan said the Security Council is facing "one of the most pivotal moments in its history, a turning point, a moment of truth, that demonstrates whether it holds legitimacy and whether the United Nat...
17 Oct, 2023, 12.06 PM IST