Britain, France, US seek urgent Security Council meet on Syria
Intense air strikes toppled buildings and killed at least 45 civilians in Aleppo Saturday, two days after the Syrian army announced an offencive to retake the rebel-held east of the city.
Sep 25, 2016, 07:09 AM IST
UN Security Council wants nuke test ban implementation
US Secretary of State John Kerry invoked North Korea's latest nuclear explosion in urging ratification of the treaty for "a safer, more secure, and more peaceful planet."
Sep 23, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
UN Syria chemical weapons probe extended for one month
The UN-led joint investigative mechanism (JIM) last month reported that Syrian government forces had carried out at least two chemical attacks in 2014 and 2015 and that Islamic State jihadists had used mustard gas as a weapon.
Sep 23, 2016, 06:05 AM IST
G4 nations demand comprehensive reform of UN Security Council
"The G4 ministers underscored their unwavering commitment to a comprehensive reform of the Security Council," a joint press statement said.
Sep 22, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
UN Security Council to hear about US-Russia Syria deal
Once aid is delivered and the ceasefire holds, the United States and Russia were to begin cooperating in jointly targeting Islamist rebel fighters in Syria.
Sep 16, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
North Korea ready to conduct another nuclear test: Report
North Korea has completed preparations for another nuclear test in a previously unused tunnel at its Punggye-ri site, South Korea`s Yonhap news agency reported Monday.
Sep 12, 2016, 08:15 AM IST
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile launches
The UN Security Council will meet tomorrow morning in New York to consider a response to the latest missile launches by North Korea, diplomats said today.
Sep 06, 2016, 04:48 AM IST
India, Vietnam call for reforming UN, expanding Security Council
PM Modi also committed to provide a new Line of Credit for Vietnam in this area.
Sep 03, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
Japan wants fresh UN sanctions against North Korea
Bessho stressed that the high number of launches had led to "quite noteworthy" advances in North Korea's nuclear and missile technology programs.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
UN chief calls for renewed focus on mass destruction weapons
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to renew its commitment to eliminate weapons of mass destruction as technological advances make it cheaper and easier for terrorist groups to produce and deliver materials for making the weapons.
Aug 24, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
US condemns North Korea missile test-fire, calls it 'provocation'
The US today strongly condemned North Korea's test firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, describing it as a "provocation" in violation of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Aug 24, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Japan, China, South Korea agree to urge North Korea to stop provocation
Japan, China and South Korea agreed to urge North Korea to refrain from provocation and follow UN Security Council resolutions, after the country`s latest missile launch towards Japan early on Wednesday.
Aug 24, 2016, 10:41 AM IST
Will Syria gas attacks probe nail the Assad regime?
A yearlong investigation to determine who is behind deadly chemical attacks in Syria takes center stage at the United Nations this week when the panel presents its much-awaited findings.
Aug 23, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
Hafiz Saeed wants Nawaz Sharif to raise Kashmir issue at UNSC
Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed Friday filed a petition in the Lahore High Court seeking direction to the Nawaz Sharif government to take up Kashmir issue at UN Security Council.
Aug 12, 2016, 21:08 PM IST
Ukraine ready to turn to UN over Russian accusations of Crimea plot
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused Ukraine of waging "terror" over alleged attempted incursions into Crimea, ratcheting up tensions over the annexed territory.
Aug 11, 2016, 04:08 AM IST
China's unease over THAAD thwarts UN censure of North Korea missile
North Korea launched a ballistic missile last Wednesday that landed in or near Japanese-controlled waters for the first time, the latest in a series of launches by the isolated country in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Aug 10, 2016, 02:39 AM IST
North Korea missile launch ''serious threat'' to Japan's security: Japan Defence Minister
Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani said on Wednesday that North Korea`s missile launch was a "serious threat" to Japan`s security.
Aug 03, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj can't give verdict on 'future of Kashmir': Pakistan
Swaraj had lashed out at Pakistan for glorifying the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
Jul 24, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
UN backs plan to rid Libya of chemical weapons
The UN Security Council on Friday endorsed plans to rid Libya of its chemical weapons and prevent them from falling into the hands of extremists like the Islamic State group.
Jul 23, 2016, 01:39 AM IST
Former Portugal prime minister Guterres front runner to be next UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon steps down at the end of 2016 after two five-year terms.