United Nations Security Council

One of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international security

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), 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 include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorizing military action. The UNSC is the only UN body with the authority to issue binding resolutions on member states.

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Afghanistan-Taliban takeover: UN Security council adopts resolution on "safe" departure Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:42Published 3 weeks ago


U.N. calls for end to 'chilling' abuses in Afghanistan The U.N. Security Council on Monday called for talks to create a new government in Afghanistan and an end to fighting and abuse after U.N. chief Antonio Guterres warned of "chilling" curbs on human.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:35Published on August 16, 2021

UN chief urges Security Council not to abandon people of Afghanistan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:01Published on August 16, 2021

Sir Keir Starmer: 'We can’t turn our back on Afghanistan' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on the government to respond urgently to an appeal by Afghan president Ashraf Ghani for international assistance to end the conflict in his country. The.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:56Published on August 14, 2021

PM Modi to chair UNSC open debate \| Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend \| Oneindia News Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the UNSC debate. This is the first time that an Indian Prime Minister will be chairing a a United Nations Security Council open debate. Russian President will.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:06Published on August 9, 2021

Kabul bomb blasts taregt high security green zone \| Afghanistan dials India \| Oneindia News Afghanistan's capital Kabul was hit by a powerful blast in the highly fortified green zone area on Tuesday. 3 people died in the attack and 7 were injured. Afghanistan dialled Indian foreign minister.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:06Published on August 4, 2021

PM Modi to be first Indian PM to preside over UNSC meeting \| Oneindia News Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first Indian PM to preside over a meeting during New Delhi's presidency of the United Nations Security Council. In over 75 years, this is the first time Indian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published on August 1, 2021

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India at UNSC: Afghanistan shouldn't be used by Pakistan-based terrorists While expressing concern over the "grave humanitarian crisis" unfolding in Afghanistan, India Tuesday yet again voiced its apprehension about the security situation as it said Afghan territory should.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 24, 2021
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India in collaboration with UN launches tech platform for peacekeepers India in collaboration with the UN on Wednesday launched UNITE AWARE - a technology platform for peacekeeping missions aimed at providing terrain-related information to peacekeepers. The launch came as.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 18, 2021	Jaishankar calls on UN chief Guterres; discusses Afghan External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met UN secretary general Antonio Guterres here and discussed the situation in war-torn Afghanistan. Jaishankar arrived in New York on Monday as the UN.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 17, 2021
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United Nations Security Council

One of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international security

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Taliban must not support terror in other nations: UNSC

How India put together first standalone UNSC session on maritime security

Russia, Africa show robust support for India's maritime meet at UNSC

Ethiopia appreciates India's stance on Tigray at UNSC

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UNSC unanimously adopts presidential statement on maritime security

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PM Modi chairs UNSC debate, says need to settle maritime disputes peacefully

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PM Modi to chair UNSC debate on maritime security today

UNSC session on Afghanistan under Indian presidency on Friday

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