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Pop-Up Russian oil traders emerge as US tightens sanctions grip

Between January and February this year, three previously unknown entities— Blackford, Black Pearl and Vertex, have together played a significant role in supplying India’s private and state processors with Russian crude, said the traders and refinery executives, who asked not to be named as they’re not authorized to speak publicly.

Pop-Up Russian oil traders emerge as US tightens sanctions grip

Pop-Up Russian oil traders emerge as US tightens sanctions grip

Pop-Up Russian oil traders emerge as US tightens sanctions grip

UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel's commitment on Gaza aid

"To avert imminent famine, and further preventable deaths from disease, we need a quantum leap in humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. Food is essential; so are clean water, sanitation, and healthcare," Antonio Guterres told the Security Council.

UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel's commitment on Gaza aid

UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel's commitment on Gaza aid

UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel's commitment on Gaza aid

UN Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today: US

India has been at the forefront of years-long efforts to reform the Security Council, saying it rightly deserves a place as a permanent member at the UN high table, which in its current form does not represent the geo-political realities of the 21st century.

UN Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today: US

UN Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today: US

UN Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today: US

US blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership

The 15-nation Council voted on a draft resolution Thursday that would have recommended to the 193-member UN General Assembly 'that the State of Palestine be admitted to membership in the United Nations.' The resolution got 12 votes in its favour, with Switzerland and the UK abstaining and the US casting its veto.

US blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership

US blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership

US blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

The envisioned new panel is aimed at continuing the UN entity's work and would be operated by Washington, Seoul and Tokyo and joined by likeminded countries including Australia, New Zealand and some European countries, the sources said on condition of anonymity due to diplomatic sensitivity.

17 April 2024, 06:54 IST

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions

17 April 2024, 06:54 IST

China accused of bribing UN officials to serve its interests

It was also revealed that both the reports of WHO and the United Nations Environment Programme on the origins of Covid-19 were altered to reduce any references that point to a laboratory leak possibility.

17 April 2024, 06:04 IST

China accused of bribing UN officials to serve its interests

China accused of bribing UN officials to serve its interests

China accused of bribing UN officials to serve its interests

17 April 2024, 06:04 IST

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

Thomas-Greenfield made the comments in Seoul, after being asked whether the United States was open to recognise the request by the Palestinian Authority to have a full UN membership.

17 April 2024, 05:19 IST

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

US envoy says full UN membership won't help Palestinians with statehood

17 April 2024, 05:19 IST

UNSC needs reform to reflect current UN: India

India has been at the forefront, especially leading the Global South, demanding reforms in the United Nations and seeking a place as a permanent member of the 15-member UN Security Council.

16 April 2024, 14:57 IST

UN Security Council must be reformed to reflect current geographical, developmental diversity of UN: India

UN Security Council must be reformed to reflect current geographical, developmental diversity of UN: India

UNSC needs reform to reflect current UN: India

16 April 2024, 14:57 IST

Decorated ex-Indian Army officer, UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee makes waves in China with his fitness regime

Chatterjee’s appointment to head 26 UN offices in China made headlines as it came amid the India-China tensions over the eastern Ladakh standoff which is still unresolved. He was decorated for gallantry in 1995.

16 April 2024, 06:53 IST

Decorated ex-Indian Army officer, UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee makes waves in China with his fitness regime

Decorated ex-Indian Army officer, UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee makes waves in China with his fitness regime

Decorated ex-Indian Army officer, UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee makes waves in China with his fitness regime

16 April 2024, 06:53 IST

UNSC holds emergency meeting over Iran's attack on Israel, urges restraint

Secretary-General of the UN António Guterres, told the council that it was "time to step back from the brink", and that its members, as well as the United Nations at large, had the collective responsibility "to actively engage all parties concerned to prevent further escalation".

15 April 2024, 03:05 IST

UNSC holds emergency meeting over Iran's attack on Israel, urges restraint

UNSC holds emergency meeting over Iran's attack on Israel, urges restraint

UNSC holds emergency meeting over Iran's attack on Israel, urges restraint

15 April 2024, 03:05 IST