UN Security Council

March 11, 2025 9:34 AM

UN Security Council to meet over Iran’s growing stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium

The United Nations Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday over Iran's expansion of its stock of uranium close to weapons grade, diplomats said on Monday. The meeting was requested by six of the council's 15 members - France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain and the U.S. They also want the council to discuss Iran's obligation to provide the U.N. nuclear watchdog - the International Atomic Energy Agency - with "the information necessary to clarify outstanding issues rela...

February 25, 2025 8:26 AM

UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues peace

The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that takes a neutral position on the conflict as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to broker peace. The short resolution reflects Trump's upending of U.S. policy on Ukraine after taking office last month and his more conciliatory stance towards Russia. In contrast, former president Joe Biden's administration led efforts at the United Nations to support Ukraine...

January 28, 2025 12:17 PM

UN peacekeeping chief thanks India, other troop contributors following deadly Congo operation

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has expressed his gratitude to India and other nations contributing troops to the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the deaths of three peacekeepers last week. All 1,114 Indian troops and 160 police personnel deployed in the region were reported safe after two South African and one Uruguayan peacekeepers were killed by the M23 rebel group, which has seized control of parts of the mineral-rich eas...

September 22, 2024 4:45 PM

Strengthening India-US ties: Key takeaways from the meeting between PM Modi and President Biden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden of the United States held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at Biden's residence in Delaware on Saturday. The US president lauded PM Modi for his historic visit to Ukraine and his message of peace amid the war with Russia. The US also supported India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council. Key highlights from the meeting: Elevating India-US relations Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for President Biden...

September 16, 2024 5:04 PM

U.S. reaffirms support for India’s permanent seat on UN Security Council

The United States has renewed its endorsement of India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, emphasized that India, along with Japan and Germany, is well-deserving of a permanent position within the council. This continued support is part of ongoing discussions aimed at modernizing the UNSC and aligning it with the evolving global order. On Thursday, Thomas-Greenfield outlined a set of proposals for UNSC ref...

August 28, 2024 3:13 PM

India calls for decisive and transparent reform of UN Security Council

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Yojna Patel, has called for a decisive and transparent approach to reforming the UN Security Council. Speaking at a recent UN forum, Patel emphasized the need for text-based negotiations to effectively address the ongoing challenges facing the UNSC. While expressing appreciation for the efforts of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) process, particularly initiatives like the digital repository and webcasting designed to en...

August 1, 2024 10:57 AM

UN Security Council countries express alarm over risk of all-out Middle East war

United Nations Security Council countries on Wednesday called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to avert a wider Middle East conflict after the killings of two militant leaders raised tensions. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran early on Wednesday, sparking threats of revenge against Israel and fueling concern the Gaza conflict was turning into a wider Middle East war. The assassination occurred less than 24 hours after Hezbollah's most senior military c...

June 7, 2024 10:14 AM

Russia, China wrangle with US over UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire plan

Russia and China, which hold veto powers in the U.N. Security Council, raised concerns on Thursday with a U.S. draft resolution that would back a proposal - outlined by President Joe Biden - for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas. The council's only Arab member, Algeria, also signaled it was not ready to back the text, diplomats said. A resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the U.S., France, Britain, China or Russia to pass. Biden laid out a t...

April 15, 2024 9:07 AM

UN chief convened an emergency meeting on Iran strikes, says- ‘Neither region nor world can afford more war’

Addressing the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, which was convened after Iranian drone and missile launches into Israel, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday said the 'Middle East' was on the brink, adding that neither the region nor the world can afford more war. "We have a shared responsibility to work for peace. Regional and indeed global peace and security are being undermined by the hour. Neither the region nor the world can afford more war," Guterres said in his st...