China defends blocking India's bid for UN ban on Masood Azhar, says no one should pursue 'political gains in name of counter-terrorism'
India has been pressing for the UN ban against Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar over his role in the Pathankot terror attack.
Oct 10, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
Russian resolution on Syria defeated in UN Security Council
The draft, put forward by Russia late yesterday, failed to get the minimum nine "yes" votes required.
Oct 09, 2016, 02:10 AM IST
UN Security Council to meet today on Syria: Diplomats
Russia requested the meeting to hear from UN envoy Staffan de Mistura, who will brief the council via videoconference from Geneva at 1400 GMT, diplomats said.
Oct 07, 2016, 02:35 AM IST
India criticises 'unresponsive' UNSC for not sanctioning Masood Azhar
India strongly criticised an "unresponsive" Security Council on Wednesday for being indecisive on sanctioning leaders of organisations it itself designates as terrorist entities after China extended its "technical hold" on India's bid for a UN ban against JeM chief Masood Azhar.
Oct 05, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Aleppo battered as Russia slams 'unacceptable' rhetoric
"It is difficult to deny that Russia is partnering with the Syrian regime to carry out war crimes," said Britain's Matthew Rycroft.
Sep 26, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Houthi official in Yemen offers border truce, amnesty
A top official in Yemen`s armed Houthi movement on Sunday offered to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and an amnesty for Yemeni fighters opposing the group if the kingdom stopped air strikes and lifted a near blockade on the country.
Sep 26, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
'China probes North Korea bank suspected of nuclear link'
China and the United States have agreed to step up cooperation in the UN Security Council and in law-enforcement channels after North Korea`s fifth nuclear test.
Sep 26, 2016, 09:00 AM IST
UN Security Council discusses escalating violence as warplanes pound Syria's Aleppo
Warplanes bombed a strategic camp on the northern edge of Aleppo on Sunday as Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, battled rebels for control of the city as the U.N. Security Council met to discuss the escalating violence.
Sep 25, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Britain, France, US seek urgent Security Council meet on Syria
Intense air strikes toppled buildings and killed at least 45 civilians in Aleppo Saturday, two days after the Syrian army announced an offencive to retake the rebel-held east of the city.
Sep 25, 2016, 07:09 AM IST
UN Security Council wants nuke test ban implementation
US Secretary of State John Kerry invoked North Korea's latest nuclear explosion in urging ratification of the treaty for "a safer, more secure, and more peaceful planet."
Sep 23, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
UN Syria chemical weapons probe extended for one month
The UN-led joint investigative mechanism (JIM) last month reported that Syrian government forces had carried out at least two chemical attacks in 2014 and 2015 and that Islamic State jihadists had used mustard gas as a weapon.
Sep 23, 2016, 06:05 AM IST
G4 nations demand comprehensive reform of UN Security Council
"The G4 ministers underscored their unwavering commitment to a comprehensive reform of the Security Council," a joint press statement said.
Sep 22, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
UN Security Council to hear about US-Russia Syria deal
Once aid is delivered and the ceasefire holds, the United States and Russia were to begin cooperating in jointly targeting Islamist rebel fighters in Syria.
Sep 16, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
North Korea ready to conduct another nuclear test: Report
North Korea has completed preparations for another nuclear test in a previously unused tunnel at its Punggye-ri site, South Korea`s Yonhap news agency reported Monday.
Sep 12, 2016, 08:15 AM IST
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile launches
The UN Security Council will meet tomorrow morning in New York to consider a response to the latest missile launches by North Korea, diplomats said today.
Sep 06, 2016, 04:48 AM IST
India, Vietnam call for reforming UN, expanding Security Council
PM Modi also committed to provide a new Line of Credit for Vietnam in this area.
Sep 03, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
Japan wants fresh UN sanctions against North Korea
Bessho stressed that the high number of launches had led to "quite noteworthy" advances in North Korea's nuclear and missile technology programs.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
UN chief calls for renewed focus on mass destruction weapons
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to renew its commitment to eliminate weapons of mass destruction as technological advances make it cheaper and easier for terrorist groups to produce and deliver materials for making the weapons.
Aug 24, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
US condemns North Korea missile test-fire, calls it 'provocation'
The US today strongly condemned North Korea's test firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, describing it as a "provocation" in violation of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Aug 24, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Japan, China, South Korea agree to urge North Korea to stop provocation
Japan, China and South Korea agreed to urge North Korea to refrain from provocation and follow UN Security Council resolutions, after the country`s latest missile launch towards Japan early on Wednesday.
Aug 24, 2016, 10:41 AM IST
