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Moscow vetoes UN resolution that demands Russia stop attacking Ukraine

The vote on Friday was 11 in favour, with Russia voting no and China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstaining

Russia's Putin gets no support from UN Security Council over Ukraine

The U.S. called his moves a pretext for a further invasion, many members condemned his violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity

UN Security Council to meet urgently amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

The meeting comes at the request of Ukraine, the United States and six other countries

Relationship with India not impacted by tensions with Russia: US

We have a relationship with India that stands on its own merits, State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Thursday

India and Russia agree to deepen cooperation at the UN Security Council

India and Russia agreed to deepen cooperation at the UN Security Council after the two sides held wide-ranging talks on issues before the global body.

China: UN Security Council should try to avoid civil war on Myanmar

China's UN ambassador said Friday the UN Security Council's primary goal in strife-torn Myanmar should be to avoid more violence and a civil war. Zhang Jun told several reporters after the council heard closed-door briefings from the new Myanmar envoys for the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the United Nations that he hopes their efforts and others can really continue to calm the situation. Almost a year ago -- on February 1, 2021 -- Myanmar's military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Its takeover was quickly met by nonviolent nationwide demonstrations, which security forces quashed with deadly force, killing over 1,400 civilians, according to a detailed list compiled by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. Peaceful protests have continued, but amid the severe crackdown, an armed resistance has also grown, to the point that UN experts have warned the country could be sliding into civil war. The southeast Asian region

Africa renews push for favourable UN Security Council reforms

he matter of reforming the 15-member council has provoked debate for decades

UN Security Council plans to discuss tensions in Sudan next week: President

On Sunday, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigned due to the actions of the military, who violated the agreements within a political deal

UN Security Council extends exemption of travel ban on Taliban leaders

The UN Security Council announced that it has extended the exemption of the travel ban on senior members of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, including Abdul Ghani Baradar

UNSC extends term of team tracking sanctions against Taliban-linked outfits

The UN Security Council has decided to extend for 12 months the mandate of the team monitoring sanctions against individuals and entities associated with the Taliban.

UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict

The Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution on the protection of education in armed conflict

China seeks prompt summit of five permanent members of UN Security Council

Expressing the country's desire to hold the summit, China's Permanent Representative to the UN said, "It's our strong wish that this summit can be held as early as possible," according to Sputnik

Jaishankar meets Syrian FM, exchanges views on developments in UNSC

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad here and exchanged views on developments in the UN Security Council.Focusing on assistance to the Syrian people, Jaishankar stressed that India will continue to provide humanitarian support to Damascus. He also discussed bilateral ties with Faisal Mekdad."Discussed bilateral ties with FM Dr Faisal Mekdad of Syria. India will continue to provide humanitarian support and assistance to the Syrian people. Useful exchange of views on developments in the UN Security Council," Jaishankar said in a tweet.External Affairs Minister is in the US and has held various bilateral meetings with his counterparts and participated in Quad summit and including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the UNGA on Saturday.Later on Sunday, Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Mexico. It will be his first visit to the country as External Affairs Minister. He will participate in the commemorative events of the 200th ...

UNSC extends mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

The UN Security Council on Friday extended for six months the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

The world has little choice but to give Taliban a chance: John Butt

In a Q&A, The author of a talib's tale says the outside world has little choice but to give the Taliban a chance

External affairs minister Jaishankar slams China for terror stand at UNSC

Jaishankar also said terror groups like the LeT and JeM continue to operate with both impunity and encouragement

Preparing for the Taliban

Govt urgently needs to craft a credible, coordinated response

India set to take over as President of UN Security Council for August

The first working day of India's Presidency will be Monday, August 2

India to make best use of UNSC term to be a permanent member: FS Shringla

India will make best of its two-year term in UN Security Council and underscore that it establishes right to be a permanent member of 15-nation body, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said

UN Secy Gen Antonio Guterres set to be re-elected as chief of world body

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is all set to be re-elected after Security Council adopted by acclamation a resolution recommending his name to the General Assembly for a second five-year term