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UNSC extends mandate of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

The UN Security Council on Friday extended for six months the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

The world has little choice but to give Taliban a chance: John Butt

In a Q&A, The author of a talib's tale says the outside world has little choice but to give the Taliban a chance

External affairs minister Jaishankar slams China for terror stand at UNSC

Jaishankar also said terror groups like the LeT and JeM continue to operate with both impunity and encouragement

Preparing for the Taliban

Govt urgently needs to craft a credible, coordinated response

India set to take over as President of UN Security Council for August

The first working day of India's Presidency will be Monday, August 2

India to make best use of UNSC term to be a permanent member: FS Shringla

India will make best of its two-year term in UN Security Council and underscore that it establishes right to be a permanent member of 15-nation body, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said

UN Secy Gen Antonio Guterres set to be re-elected as chief of world body

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is all set to be re-elected after Security Council adopted by acclamation a resolution recommending his name to the General Assembly for a second five-year term

Pakistan backs Antonio Guterres for second term as UN Secretary-General

Pakistan has expressed its support for Antonio Guterres, who is seeking a second term as the Secretary-General of the United Nations

UN Security Council calls for reversal of Myanmar coup, condemns violence

The UN Security Council unanimously called for a reversal of the military coup in Myanmar, strongly condemning violence against peaceful protesters and calling for "utmost restraint" by the military

UN Security Council calls for cease-fires to speed up Covid-19 vaccinations

The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously passed a resolution calling on all member states to support a "sustained humanitarian pause" to local conflicts, in order to allow for Covid-19 vaccines

UN member states and leaders welcome countries including India to UNSC

UN leaders and member states welcomed India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway to the UN Security Council and said they look forward to working with the five new non-permanent members

G4 countries call for urgent measures for reform of the UN Security Council

A joint press statement said the ministers highlighted the urgency of reforming the UN and updating its main decision-making bodies, in order to better reflect contemporary realities

UN faces crisis of confidence, need reformed multilateralism: Modi at UNGA

Modi's remarks came on a day when the United Nations General Assembly committed itself to put "new life" into the stalled reform of the Security Council

Accorded highest priority to getting permanent membership of UNSC: India

India on Thursday said it has accorded the "highest priority" to getting permanent membership in an expanded UN Security Council that reflects contemporary global realities

France backs India's candidacy for permanent seat in UN Security Council

French Defence Minister Florence Parly on Thursday reiterated her country's support to the candidature of India for a permanent seat in UNSC

Portents for a future world war

The author painstakingly links events taking place in one theatre with those unfolding in another and how their mutual dynamics affected outcomes in each

France backs India, other G4 nations in bid for permanent UNSC seat

"France strongly supports India and the G4 in their bid for a permanent seat in a reformed UNSC," French Ambassador to India Emmaneul Lenain said in a tweet

UN Security Council reform talks being held hostage by some nations: India

India has maintained that the roll-over decision must 'capture clearly' the tangible progress made in the two IGN meetings held earlier this year

Imran Khan, Opposition battle over Bills as FATF blacklist looms large

In July, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the government had prepared eight Bills to curb money laundering and terror financing

UN Security Council rejects US demand for 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted last Thursday that the United States has the legal right to "snap back" UN sanctions