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UNSC calls for solidarity with affected nations in its first Covid-19 meet

Craft stressed that successfully stopping the spread of this virus depends on the commitment from each one of us to work together in good faith

In a first, UN Security Council passes resolutions remotely due to Covid-19

Seeking to abide by quarantine and teleworking recommendations, the Security Council was obliged to create completely new rules after 75 years as the global guarantor of peace and security

UN Security Council halts two final meetings due to coronavirus epidemic

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told journalists that a positive Covid-19 case had been identified among staff at the UN secretariat

A one-sided accord

India has little to gain from the US-Taliban peace deal

Palestinians withdraw request for UN vote on US Mideast plan: Diplomats

Introduced by Indonesia and Tunisia, the resolution risked not having nine out of 15 votes in its favor, the minimum required for adoption provided there is no veto by a permanent member

UN nod to Indian proposal forbidding Consultative Status to banned entities

The additional screening is related to the NGOs' possible associations with entities and individuals sanctioned by the UN Security Council

US justifies killing Soleimani to UN, says will protect interests in region

In a letter to the UN Security Council, US Ambassador Kelly Craft said the United States also stands ready to engage without preconditions in serious negotiations with Iran

UNSC will not disuss Kashmir issue on Tuesday, says French diplomat

In the days following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir in August, China had formally asked for closed consultations in the Security Council

India and its Brics dilemmas

The five-country group faces challenges arising from bilateral differences and diverse political systems

China says Kashmir issue should be settled bilaterally, omits UN references

Chinese officials informally said an announcement would be made simultaneously in Beijing and New Delhi on Wednesday.

Pakistan seeking 'pocket money' for Hafiz Saeed shows its duplicity: India

The UNSC's sanctions committee last month had allowed Saeed to withdraw money from his bank account for basic expenses

China seeks 'closed consultations' in UNSC on India's Kashmir move: Report

Pakistan formally called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss India revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir

UN Security Council to meet on Friday on India's moves in Kashmir

It is extremely rare for the Security Council to discuss Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir turmoil: Pakistan expels Indian envoy, suspends trade

The situation in Kashmir remained 'peaceful' but tense

How can 'unrepresentative' UNSC deter crimes against humanity: India

India said that a common definition of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity should be developed impartially

Germany, South Africa among 5 new UN Security Council members

All but three of the 193 UN member states cast paper ballots. Germany and the Dominican Republic each obtained 184 votes. South Africa got 183 votes, Belgium 181 and 144 went to Indonesia

India hits out at UNSC veto members for blocking designation of terrorists

A veto-wielding member of UNSC, China has repeatedly blocked India's move to designate Azhar a terrorist

India urges UN to ensure zero tolerance against terrorist safe havens

Akbaruddin said that terrorist groups should be treated like terrorist organisations

No action against North Korea for now, UNSC fails to reach consensus

US will look at every country that does business with N Korea as aiding its enemy, says Nikki Haley

UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile launches

North Korea is barred under UN resolutions from any use of ballistic missile technology