United Nations Security Council

One of the six principal organs of the UN

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN) and is charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter. Its powers as outlined in the United Nations Charter include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action. The UNSC is the only UN body with authority to issue resolutions that are binding on member states.

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Russia Enters Iran-Israel War at UN: Americans & West Get Belt Treatment By Russian Envoy A dramatic UN Security Council clash erupts as Russia slams U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling them illegal and a threat to global nuclear stability. Russia, backed by China and Pakistan, urges.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 13:08Published 1 week ago

U.N. Official: Resolution 2231 Implementation At Risk \| Urging Israel-iran Military De-escalation On June 24, the UN Security Council held a briefing on Resolution 2231 (2015) and Iran’s nuclear program. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:34Published 1 week ago

US defends strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at UNSC as Russia and China condemn action US defends strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at UNSC as Russia and China condemn action The US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, entering into Israel’s effort to destroy Iran’s.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

‘WAR CRIMINAL’ \| ‘Trump BETRAYED Iran’ thunders Araghchi; To have ‘SERIOUS CONSULTATIONS’ With Putin Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has launched a scathing attack on President Trump, accusing him of betrayal, deception, and war-mongering after U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia's MBS & UAE Warn Netanyahu \| BIG Retaliation By Islamic World To Punish Israel? Four major Arab nations — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan — have strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, labeling them as violations of sovereignty and international law... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 3 weeks ago

‘Hamas Must Disarm First’: U.S Lone Veto Shatters UN Gaza Ceasefire Vote; Hamas Fires Back at Trump The United States cast the lone veto at the UN Security Council, crushing a widely supported resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Citing Hamas’ refusal to disarm and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:19Published on June 5, 2025

Russian Envoy’s FIERY Speech In UNSC, SLAMS Ukraine Of ‘Corruption And Western-Backed War…’ In a fiery UN Security Council address, Russia’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of clinging to power by avoiding elections and embezzling billions in Western aid. He.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 17:28Published on May 31, 2025

UNSC declassified documents on Russia disinformation campaign, cyber attacks on foreign governments Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 08:05Published on May 19, 2025

India SHREDS Pakistan at UNSC \| Demands for Pak-backed TRF to Be Declared Global Terror Group India has directly called out Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, exposing its role behind the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. In a high-level briefing to the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published on May 15, 2025

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'If terror attacks then India will act': Jaishankar says Operation Sindoor sent message with great clarity; Quad condemns Pahalgam attack External Affairs Minister Jaishankar announced Operation Sindoor as India's response to the Pahalgam attack, targeting terrorists, supporters, and financiers. The Quad nations and the UN Security.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
'Nefarious agenda': India slams Pakistan at UNSC; says it shelled civilians, supports terror India has strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UNSC, accusing them of exploiting the platform to advance a "nefarious agenda." Ambassador Harish highlighted Pakistan's human rights abuses and cross-border.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Rajnath Singh: Pakistan on UNSC anti-terror panel is like cat guarding milk Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the UN's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its anti-terror panel, likening it to a cat guarding milk. He questioned the UN's seriousness in.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 10, 2025

'Like cat guarding milk': Rajnath Singh slams UNSC for naming Pakistan in anti-terror panel; says PoK will join 'Bharat' soon Defence minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticised the UNSC's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its counter-terrorism panel. "What is astonishing is that this Counter-Terrorism panel,.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 10, 2025
India strikes back at Pakistan 'disinformation' on Indus Water Treaty at UNSC: 'More than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in...' Delivering the statement at the Arria Formula Meeting on "Protecting Water in Armed Conflict - Protecting Civilian Lives", Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish.. DNA - Published on May 24, 2025
'Another attempt to divert attention': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticises Centre's global outreach on Operation Sindoor, calls it PM Modi's... In the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism, seven All-Party Delegations are set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security.. DNA - Published on May 21, 2025

India tells UN Security Council maritime security, counterterrorism key to its national interests India addressed the UNSC, emphasising maritime security and counterterrorism as vital to its interests. Parvathaneni Harish highlighted India's proactive role in safeguarding maritime interests,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 21, 2025
Operation Sindoor outreach: How government chose 25 countries for all-party delegation briefings Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian government is dispatching all-party parliamentary delegations to 25 key nations, including UNSC members and future members, starting May 23. This 10-day outreach.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2025
'When national interest...': Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on key role in centre's diplomatic outreach A seven-member all-party delegation is set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, later this month in the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight.. DNA - Published on May 17, 2025
MEA-security forces joint briefing key points: 'Pak opposed TRF mention in UNSC statement despite group claiming Pahalgam attack' IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2025

Message to world: Strikes were in line with UNSC call to punish terrorists India conducted military strikes, Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, citing the Pahalgam attack as a catalyst. Foreign Secretary Misri emphasized the strikes were.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2025
At UNSC huddle, Pakistan faces tough questions The UNSC's closed-door meeting on India-Pakistan tensions yielded no substantive outcome for Pakistan, with members advising bilateral resolution and accountability for the Pahalgam attack. Concerns.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2025
Pakistan tries to up ante but UNSC seeks accountability for Pahalgam attack Pakistan's attempt to raise India-Pakistan tensions at a closed-door UN Security Council meeting failed to gain traction. Council members urged bilateral resolution and accountability for the Pahalgam.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 6, 2025	'Pakistan thought they had advantage but ...': Shashi Tharoor on closed-door UNSC meet called by Islamabad Shashi Tharoor stated that Pakistan faced tough questions regarding terrorism and Lashkar-e-Taiba at a recent UNSC closed-door meeting following the Pahalgam attack. Despite Pakistan's attempt to raise.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 6, 2025
Morning news wrap: Pakistan violates ceasefire again, Supreme court to hear Waqf plea; and more Recent tensions escalate as Pakistan Army initiates unprovoked firing across the LoC, prompting UNSC consultations. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the Waqf Amendment Act. Meanwhile, US President.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2025	UNSC to discuss rising India-Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam terror attack Pakistan has requested an emergency meeting with the UN Security Council to address escalating tensions with India, citing concerns over alleged aggressive actions and the suspension of the Indus.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2025
Pakistan, backed by China, dilutes UNSC statement The UN Security Council condemned the Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir, but Pakistan, supported by China, worked to dilute the statement's phrasing. Unlike the Pulwama attack condemnation, which.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 26, 2025	'Reprehensible act of terrorism': UNSC strongly condemns Pahalgam attack The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which resulted in at least 26 fatalities and numerous injuries. The Council.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 26, 2025
Kapil Sibal suggests PM Modi form special session to discuss Pahalgam terror attack Kapil Sibal proposed a special Parliament session to address the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing national unity against terrorism. He advocated for an unanimous resolution and international.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 25, 2025	India & Chile to start talks on comprehensive economic deal India and Chile have agreed to begin negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and to enhance defense and security cooperation. Four agreements were signed, including one for.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 1, 2025
India closely monitoring situation in Afghanistan, discussed with Taliban regime various issues pertaining to bilateral relations: Delhi tells UNSC India informed the UN Security Council about its engagement with the Taliban regime, emphasizing the special people-to-people ties. India discussed bilateral relations and further humanitarian.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2025	India skips vote on Ukraine resolutions, as US faces setback in UNGA On the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, India abstained from two UN General Assembly resolutions calling for peace and Ukrainian sovereignty. The US abstained from voting on its own.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2025
PM Modi, Macron hold bilateral talks, review cooperation in defence, civil nuclear energy and space sector Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to the India-France partnership by signing crucial agreements and launching the India-France Roadmap on.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2025	UK brands Russia 'mean, nasty and cynical' after it blocks UN resolution on Sudan war Russia has been strongly criticised by Britain's foreign secretary for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution pressing for a ceasefire in war-torn Sudan. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2024
Ukraine wants India to play more active role to end Russia’s war Ukraine’s ambassador in New Delhi has called for India to take a more proactive role in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, which could aid its bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat... IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2024	Weapons being exported to war-torn Sudan despite UN Security Council arms embargo A new report from Amnesty International has found that weapons and military hardware from Russia, China, Turkey and the UAE are being imported in large quantities into Sudan and diverted to Darfur.. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2024
'Will continue to strive for peace': India and Russia condemn Kathua, Dagestan and Crocus City Hall terror attacks Modi and Putin condemned attacks in Kathua (July 8, 2024), Dagestan, and Crocus City Hall, stressing adherence to the UN Charter and UNSC resolutions. They supported Gaza humanitarian efforts and the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2024	UN Security Council votes in favour of Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a resolution in support of a ceasefire proposal between Hamas and Israel that was put forward by the US. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2024
'Don't think you are safe': Jaishankar says Indian strikes in Pakistan were 'direct message' External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes were a "direct message" against executing terror operations in India. Jaishankar also.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 22, 2024	'New India is...': Pakistan UN envoy brings up 'targeted assassinations' in homeland, elsewhere Addressing the General Assembly on May 2, Akram said, "Pakistan's foreign minister informed the Security Council, as well as the secretary general and the president of the General Assembly of India's.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 22, 2024
India backs full UN membership for Palestine, stresses on two-state solution India supported granting full membership to Palestine at the UN and emphasized that lasting peace in the conflict-affected region can only be achieved through a two-state solution. India voted in.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 14, 2024	Urgent reforms imperative to make UN reflective of current geopolitical realities: India India emphasizes UN General Assembly revitalization within broader UN reform, including Security Council, to reflect current geopolitical realities. Upholding General Assembly's role as crucial in.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 26, 2024
'Holds and blocks' in UNSC sanctions committees are 'disguised vetoes': India India indirectly criticizes China for using 'holds' as disguised vetoes in UNSC sanctions committees, hindering the listing of Pakistan-based global terrorists. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj highlights the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 24, 2024	At UNSC, India's top diplomat highlights country's leadership in combating conflict-related sexual violence Kamboj began by affirming India's multifaceted approach, stating, "Our nation's dedication to the women peace and security agenda is demonstrated through a comprehensive approach to combating conflict.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 24, 2024
We support reform: US after Musk backs India’s UNSC bid IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2024	Elon Musk's tweet backing India for permanent seat at UNSC gets US attention Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk's tweet from January has caught the attention of the US, possibly paving the way for India to get a permanent seat at the UNSC. Musk said in his tweet that it's 'crazy'.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 18, 2024
Iran assures India access to its crew, calls for efforts to end war in Gaza Amirabdollahian assures access to detained Indian crew from MSC Aries. Jaishankar discusses de-escalation in Iran-Israel conflict, emphasizing diplomacy and UNSC role in halting war in Gaza. Concerns.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2024	Gaza humanitarian crisis unacceptable: India at UN UN condemns civilian loss in Israel-Hamas conflict, crisis unacceptable. India's ambassador criticizes Hamas strikes. UNSC demanded Gaza ceasefire, hostages release. Russia, China veto US draft,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2024
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UN rejects US resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza The UN Security Council has rejected a US-sponsored resolution calling for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024	US to call for 'immediate and sustained' Gaza ceasefire at UN Security Council A resolution calling for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza will be voted on by the UN Security Council today. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
India criticises 'Uniting for Consensus' Model at UN for opposing reforms to Security Council India has criticised the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) model at the United Nations for opposing reforms to the Security Council, citing a lack of African, Global South representation and no change in.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 21, 2024	PM Modi, French President Macron back two-state solution to end West Asia crisis PM Modi and President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October and expressed solidarity with the people of Israel in a joint statement issued after the meeting... IndiaTimes - Published on January 26, 2024
Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA president Dennis Francis UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis, currently visiting India, discussed the need for reforming the UN Security Council and expressed concern over the lack of progress in the Intergovernmental.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024	India's UN seat bid gets support from unexpected quarters - Elon Musk Elon Musk endorses India's candidacy for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, calling the absence of India and Africa on the Security Council absurd. However, breakthroughs are not expected at.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2024
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Russia 'fully supportive' of India to become permanent member of UN Security Council, says envoy Alipov Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, voiced support for India's right to become a permanent UN Security Council member. He emphasized the importance of India's balanced approach to global issues.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024	India, Russia to boost energy ties, defence item production Amid efforts to pin Russia down in Ukraine, India's external affairs minister backed ties with Moscow, calling it a valued partner. Jaishankar met Lavrov in Moscow, discussing energy ties & defence.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2023

United Nations Security Council

One of the six principal organs of the UN

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