United Nations Security Council: News
30 Nov 2017
North KoreaUS warns North Korea will be "utterly destroyed" in war
North Korea's leadership would be "utterly destroyed" in the event of a war, US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley warned at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
22 Nov 2017
IndiaICJ election: How India dislodged P5-member UK to win
The re-election of India's candidate Dalveer Singh to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was the result of New Delhi's biggest diplomatic offensives in recent times, the Times of India has reported.
17 Nov 2017
Russia NewsSyria chemical attacks inquiry: UNSC to vote
The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote today on a US-sponsored resolution extending the inquiry into chemical attacks carried out during the Syrian War.
03 Nov 2017
IndiaChina again blocks UN proposal to sanction JeM chief Azhar
China has once again vetoed a US-backed resolution at the UN Security Council (UNSC) to sanction Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar.
30 Oct 2017
Hizbul MujahideenChina to shield JeM-chief Masood Azhar at UN again?
China often stands up for its all-weather friend, Pakistan at the UN and other multilateral forums.
18 Oct 2017
IndiaNikki Haley: India can help US keep eye on Pakistan
Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the UN, said India can help Washington keep an eye on Pakistan even as President Donald Trump has "taken a tougher approach to Islamabad harboring terrorists."
07 Oct 2017
IndiaIndia-EU summit: Both sides commit to jointly fight terrorism
India and the EU adopted a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Combating Terrorism on Friday during the 14th India-EU summit in New Delhi.
30 Sep 2017
North KoreaUN sanctions: Beijing orders North Korean companies to close shop
World powers seem determined to put maximum pressure on North Korea, in order to discipline Pyongyang for its rogue behavior.
25 Sep 2017
IndiaPakistan lobbying UN to declare India a "sponsor of terror"
Pakistan is now lobbying the United Nations to designate India as a "state sponsor of terrorism," claimed the country's Express Tribune.
23 Sep 2017
North KoreaChina limits oil exports, bans textile imports from North Korea
China has stepped up sanctions against North Korea by limiting oil exports and banning textile imports from the isolated regime.
22 Sep 2017
IndiaHere's why Eenam Gambhir is winning internet and our hearts
In a spectacular rebuttal, India silenced Pakistan over the Kashmir crisis at the UN General Assembly on Friday. Courtesy Eenam Gambhir, India's First Secretary of the Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
21 Sep 2017
IndiaPakistan: Won't accept Indian political or military role in Afghanistan
Pakistani PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution on Kashmir.
19 Sep 2017
South KoreaNorth Korea: Sanctions would only accelerate nuclear program
In a statement, North Korea termed the latest round of UN sanctions "the most vicious, unethical and inhumane act of hostility."
12 Sep 2017
North KoreaUN Security Council imposes new sanctions on North Korea
The UN Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea following its recent H-bomb test.
07 Sep 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea sanctions: US proposes Kim Jong-un asset freeze
It seems the US was serious when it vowed to impose "the strongest possible sanctions" against North Korea at the UN.
05 Sep 2017
North KoreaUS urges "strongest possible measures" against North Korea at UN
North Korea's recent Hydrogen-bomb test sent tremors of fear and insecurity rippling through the world.
04 Sep 2017
South KoreaSouth Korea responds to North's nuclear test with live-fire drills
South Korea has responded to North Korea's sixth nuclear test by conducting a live-fire missile drill simulating an offensive against Pyongyang's nuclear test site.
30 Aug 2017
North KoreaTrump to North Korea: "All options are on the table"
US President Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the latest North Korean missile test, saying it signals the regime's contempt for its neighbors and the UN.
23 Aug 2017
North KoreaUS sanctions Chinese and Russian firms for aiding North Korea
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on nearly a dozen Russian and Chinese firms and individuals for allegedly aiding North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
06 Aug 2017
South KoreaUN's Permanent-Five imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea
Intending to penalize North Korea for keeping its ballistic missile program alive, the UN Security Council unanimously imposed sanctions banning North Korean exports and limiting foreign investment.
28 Jul 2017
IranUS calls Iran's space rocket launch test 'provocative'
On July 27, Iran launched a rocket which it claims can deliver a satellite into space, ratcheting tensions with the US.
25 Jul 2017
IsraelIsrael agrees to remove Jerusalem metal detectors as crisis worsens
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has voted to remove metal detectors from a holy site in Jerusalem known to Jews as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif.
06 Jul 2017
North KoreaUS: Will use military force against North Korea if needed
The US said it will use its military forces against North Korea "if we must," in reaction to Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch.
03 Jul 2017
North KoreaTrump discusses North Korea with Xi, Abe before G-20 meet
North Korea's nuclear threats were an important topic in phone calls made by US President Donald Trump to his counterparts in China and Japan.
01 Jul 2017
South KoreaTrump warns of "determined response" against North Korea
US President Donald Trump said it's time for a "determined response" with North Korea since years of "strategic patience" have failed.
30 Jun 2017
South KoreaSouth Korea vows to support Trump over North Korea
South Korea's recently elected President Moon Jae-in vowed to stand firmly with US President Donald Trump against North Korea.
28 Jun 2017
IndiaPM Modi concludes foreign visit, calls Netherlands India's 'natural partner'
PM Modi wrapped up his three-nation tour with a visit to Netherlands where he held discussions on bolstering political and economic relations between India and Netherlands.
30 Apr 2017
IndiaIndia's global diplomacy stature: Cyprus seeks help in Turkey issue
Evident of India's growing global diplomacy stature, Cyprus sought India's help in its reunification efforts with Turkey.
19 Jan 2017
Russia NewsBarack Obama gives final press conference as president
Barack Obama covered a range of issues during his last press conference as president.
09 Jan 2017
IndiaIndia, Portugal ink seven agreements in New Delhi
India and Portugal signed seven agreements, including a defence cooperation MOU, after talks between Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
08 Aug 2016
IndiaPakistan's Syed Sulahuddin intimidates India with a nuclear war
According to Syed Salahuddin of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, a nuclear war is likely to take place between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.
