United Nations Security Council

One of the six principal organs of the UN, charged with the maintenance of international peace and 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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Iran's Zarif says ending arms ban 'inseparable' from nuclear deal As the US tries to rally support to extend UN arms embargo on Iran it faces scepticism from UNSC members. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:34Published 4 days ago

Egypt, Ethiopia discuss Nile dam dispute at UN Security Council The UN Security Council holds a virtual session on Ethiopia's controversial dam project, which has caused a bitter dispute with Egypt and Sudan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:44Published 5 days ago

UN, Arab League call on Israel to drop annexation plans At Security Council meeting, leaders warn Israel's unilateral action in occupied West Bank threatens peace prospects. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:50Published 1 week ago

Egypt calls on UN to intervene after impasse in Nile dam talks Egypt appeals for UN Security Council help on Ethiopia's Nile dam after latest round of talks ended without a deal. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published 2 weeks ago

U.N. Humiliates Trudeau Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bid to get Canada back on the United Nations Security Council was dashed Wednesday. Trudeau was humiliated. The UN dealt a decisive and embarrassing loss to him and.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:29Published 2 weeks ago

Combating terrorism going to be priority for us in Security Council: India's Envoy to UN The India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador TS Tirumurti informed on June 18 that the United Nations member States elected India for non-permanent seat in the Security.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

India secures UNSC seat, sails through with 184 out of 192 valid votes polled India on June 17 secured a comfortable victory in the United Nations Security Council elections to join the powerful 15-nation body as a non-permanent member for the 2021-22 term. With 184 votes out of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:03Published 2 weeks ago

MEA launches brochure outlining India's priorities for UNSC seat campaign Union Minister for External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar launched brochure outlining India's priorities for United Nations Security Council (2020-2021) seat campaign on June 05. India is the sole contender.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:48Published on June 5, 2020

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United Nations Security Council

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

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India at UN Security Council: 'Reformed multilateralism', a bigger say in global governance top the agenda

After second round of voting, Kenya wins spot on U.N. Security Council

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U.N. mulls proposal to reopen Iraq crossing for pandemic aid to Syria

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Disagreement on WHO hindering U.N. Security Council conference: RIA

India set for comfortable victory in UN Security Council elections

U.S. wants face-to-face meeting with Iran on prisoners

Canada sees tight U.N. Security Council race, says coronavirus response could help

India's presence in UNSC will help bring its ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' to world: Envoy ​

Arms seized by U.S., missiles used to attack Saudi Arabia 'of Iranian origin': U.N.

Russia, China build case at U.N. to protect Iran from U.S. sanctions threat

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UN report on terrorism reiterates what Pakistan PM publicly 'confessed': Sources

India list out priorities as it takes charge at UNSC from January 2021

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U.S. and China fight at United Nations over Hong Kong

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U.N. envoy pushes for end to foreign fueling of Libya conflict

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China's rejects planned U.S. moves at U.N. on Iran sanctions

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