North Korea trying to protect nuclear, missile capabilities: UN report
The report to a 15-member UN Security Council sanctions committee, seen by Reuters on Monday, comes ahead of a second planned summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this month.
Feb 05, 2019, 09:22 AM IST
India calls for UN sanctions against terrorists involved in sexual violence
India voiced concern that sexual violence, abductions and human trafficking continue to be used as weapons of war in armed conflict by non-state actors and terrorist organisations.
Oct 27, 2018, 09:52 AM IST
Pakistan supports terrorism, refuses to see blood of innocents: Sushma Swaraj at UNGA
The EAM spoke in lengths of terrorism, climate change and reforms in the UN Security Council (UNSC) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Sep 29, 2018, 19:10 PM IST
India tells Pakistan why United Nations cannot mediate on Kashmir
India said Pakistan is "regurgitating a failed approach, which has long been rejected, is neither reflective of pacific intent nor a display of pacific content."
Aug 30, 2018, 14:24 PM IST
Myanmar generals must face genocide charges: UN panel
The UN report said the military action, which included the torching of villages, was "grossly disproportionate to actual security threats".
Aug 27, 2018, 20:12 PM IST
North Korea slams US, UN for its sanctions
North Korea`s United Nations mission on Monday slammed the UN and U.S. for the strict sanctions imposed on the country due to its nuclear weapons programme.
Feb 13, 2018, 16:32 PM IST
North Korea earned $200 mn from banned exports, sends arms to Syria, Myanmar: UN report
The 15-member council has unanimously boosted sanctions on North Korea since 2006 in a bid to choke funding for Pyongyang`s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Feb 03, 2018, 23:04 PM IST
UN Security Council to inspect 'Iranian-made' missile debris
According to a UN report, Iran violated the arms embargo on Yemen by failing to block supplies of missiles to rebels.
Jan 26, 2018, 11:13 AM IST
India-Pakistan face-off at UN over terrorism, Kulbhushan Jadhav
India urged the UN Security Council to focus on challenges posed by terrorism emanating from the safe havens from across the border.
Jan 20, 2018, 12:07 PM IST
UN Security Council to hold high-level meeting on Afghanistan
The meeting will focus on building a development-oriented regional partnership of Central Asian countries to bring peace and security to the Afghanistan.
Jan 03, 2018, 08:20 AM IST
North Korea calls latest UN sanctions 'an act of war'
The resolution was drafted by the United States and negotiated with the North's closest ally, China.
Dec 25, 2017, 00:02 AM IST
North Korea condemns UN sanctions against its missiles, says 'US, others will pay price'
The latest U.N. sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against it, North Korea`s foreign ministry said on Sunday, threatening to punish those who supported the measure.
Dec 24, 2017, 18:18 PM IST
UN to vote on call for US Jerusalem decision to be withdrawn
To pass, a resolution needs nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, France, Britain, Russia or China.
Dec 18, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
United Nations getting ready for new peace talks on Syria
The office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura on Saturday issued a latest statement here, showing that they are getting ready for the new round of the intra-Syrian peace talk which is expected to kick off next Monday.
Nov 26, 2017, 07:10 AM IST
US congrats Bhandari on re-election, but 'opposes' expansion of UNSC veto
The US has congratulated Justice Dalveer Bhandari for his re-election to the ICJ, but asserted that it is against any change in the current veto structure of the UN Security Council, even as it favors a modest expansion of the 15-membered body.
Nov 22, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
UNSC permanent members unnerved by prospect of India's nominee winning ICJ election: Observers
The permanent members of the UN Security Council are 'unnerved' by the prospect of India's nominee Dalveer Bhandari winning against Britain's candidate in the election to the last seat of the World Court as it would set a precedent that may challenge their power in the future, observers here feel.
Nov 20, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
Russia casts latest UN veto, blocking Syria chemical weapons probe
Russia has once again vetoed a UNSC resolution to re-authorise an investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Nov 18, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
Huge win for India, global watchdog demands report from Pakistan over terror funding
This is seen as a big diplomatic win for India.
Nov 05, 2017, 07:37 AM IST
Over 800,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh in most acute situation: UN
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi has told the UN Security Council that over 800,000 Myanmar Rohingya were probably in the "most acute" situation.
Nov 03, 2017, 07:26 AM IST
'Double standards' will undermine efforts to combat terror, says India after China blocks UN move on Azhar
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was deeply disappointed by China's decision to block the UN move once again.
Nov 02, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
