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United Nations
India's Gita Sabharwal appointed as UN resident coordinator in Indonesia
Previously, Sabharwal served as the UN resident coordinator in Thailand and as peacebuilding and development adviser for the United Nations in Sri Lanka.
23 April 2024, 03:27 IST
India's Gita Sabharwal appointed as UN resident coordinator in Indonesia
23 April 2024, 03:27 IST
Israel-Hamas conflict rages amid bickering in the UN
On October 13, Russia proposed a resolution at the UNSC to a fifteen-member council, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire and condemning the violence against civilians and acts of terrorism. On October 16, this resolution failed to get the minimum of nine votes.
21 April 2024, 20:58 IST
Israel-Hamas conflict rages amid bickering in the UN
21 April 2024, 20:58 IST
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.
19 April 2024, 04:59 IST
Pop-Up Russian oil traders emerge as US tightens sanctions grip
19 April 2024, 04:59 IST
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.
19 April 2024, 03:54 IST
UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel's commitment on Gaza aid
19 April 2024, 03:54 IST
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.
19 April 2024, 03:14 IST
UN Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today: US
19 April 2024, 03:14 IST
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.
19 April 2024, 02:50 IST
US blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership
19 April 2024, 02:50 IST
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
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
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
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
UNSC needs reform to reflect current UN: India
16 April 2024, 14:57 IST
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