UNSC VOTING
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.
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.
India 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.
Need a reformed Security Council that better reflects geographical, developmental diversity of the UN today: India
India has underscored the need for a reformed UN Security Council that better reflects the geographical and developmental diversity of the United Nations today, emphasising that the majority of the world body's membership supports calls for expanding permanent seats in the powerful organ. India has been at the forefront, especially leading the Global South, demanding reforms in the United Nations and seeking a place as a permanent member of the 15-member UN Security Council.
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.
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With 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.
Russia requests UNSC to convene meeting after US, UK carries out strikes in Yemen
Russia has requested an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting on January 12 in connection with US and UK strikes in Yemen. The strikes were carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the strikes "limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence" and emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation and the free flow of trade.
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.
India votes in favour of UNGA draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, introduced by Egypt, at an Emergency Special Session here Tuesday. The resolution was adopted with 153 votes in favour, while 23 nations abstained and 10 voted against the text.
Israel 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 member of the council, a no vote would kill the resolution.
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 abstains from UN vote on Middle East Crisis
India abstained from voting on a UN resolution for an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas crisis. While supporting efforts to de-escalate the situation, India also voted for a failed amendment condemning Hamas for terror attacks on October 7 and demanding the release of hostages. The resolution, titled "Protection of Civilians and Upholding Legal and Humanitarian Obligations," passed with 120 nations in favor, 14 against, and 45 abstaining, including India, UK, Germany, and Australia.
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.
UNSC 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. While 12 Council members voted in favor of the resolution, Russia and Britain abstained. This is the second time in two days that the Council failed to adopt a resolution on the situation in the Middle East. The US ambassador to the UN expressed disappointment and emphasized the need to protect civilian lives.
UN 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 Nations has a moral compass."
G20 Summit: China satisfied with New Delhi declaration
The Chinese were satisfied with the formulation on Ukraine and the Chinese premier Li Qiang, who addressed leaders, emphasised the need to make the bloc an economic forum rather than a political platform, which was later reflected in the New Delhi declaration, ET has learnt.
India rightly calls for 'major course correction' of UNSC: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj
Article 109 states that a General Conference of the Members of the United Nations for the purpose of reviewing the present Charter may be held at a date and place to be fixed by a two-thirds vote of the members of the General Assembly and by a vote of any nine members of the Security Council. Any alteration of the present Charter recommended by a two-thirds vote of the conference shall take effect when ratified in accordance with their respective constitutional processes by two-thirds of the Members of the United Nations including all the permanent members of the Security Council.
VTC format used by Ukrainian President in UNSC is not far from controversy
This practice evolved from the UK’s Presidency of the UNSC in April, and was carried forward by Albania’s UNSC Presidency in June 2022. Each of these meetings were held in "Briefing" format. The meeting on Ukraine in the UNSC Wednesday was also under a “Briefing” format.
India does not back Russia on UNSC Ukraine procedural vote; refrains from signing anti-Russia statement
India for the first time on Wednesday voted against Russia during a "procedural vote" at the United Nations Security Council on Ukraine, as the 15-member powerful UN body invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address a meeting through a video tele-conference. As the meeting began, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily A Nebenzia requested a procedural vote concerning Ukrainian President's participation in the meeting by video tele-conference.
India votes against Russia for the first time in UNSC during procedural vote on Ukraine
According to media reports, this is for the first time that India has voted against Russia on the issue of Ukraine, after the Russian military action began in February. So far, New Delhi has abstained at the UN Security Council on Ukraine, much to the annoyance of the Western powers led by the United States.
India abstains in UNSC on vote on resolution by Russia on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Russia and China voted in favour of the resolution while India was among 13 countries who abstained. India had previously abstained on two occasions in the Security Council and once in the General Assembly on resolutions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
India abstains from United Nations vote deploring Russia's Ukraine war
The General Assembly vote came at the end of a rare emergency session of the body that was convened by the Security Council on Sunday. More than 100 countries addressed the session before the vote. The text of the resolution "deplores" Russia's "aggression against Ukraine". The last time the UN Security Council convened an emergency session of the General Assembly was in 1982, according to the UN website.
Ukraine crisis: India says will take a call at UN in ‘best interests’
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador TS Tirumurti told a rare emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Ukraine that New Delhi was doing whatever it could to undertake immediate and urgent evacuation efforts of Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine.
India abstains from vote on holding UNGA session
India abstained from a procedural vote in the Security Council for holding the emergency UNGA session. India also abstained at a meeting to convene an urgent debate at UNHRC. New Delhi welcomed Moscow and Kyiv's decision to hold talks at the Belarus border. The first round of Ukraine-Russia talks, however, concluded without agreements.
Russia praises India's 'balanced' stance on Ukraine
India, along with China and the UAE, did not vote on the resolution Friday, a move in line with the fine balance Delhi has sought to strike between partnerships with Moscow and Western allies.
'It is exactly safety of your nationals' that 'you should...vote to stop the war', says Ukraine envoy after voting on UNSC resolution
The resolution deplored Russia's aggression against Ukraine and demanded that Moscow "immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders". India, China and the UAE abstained on the resolution, while Albania, Brazil, France, Gabon, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, the UK and the US voted in favour and Russia used its veto.
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