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Among the key attendees were External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

UN Calls For Timely Action To Restore 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal As Tensions Rise | N18G

A top U.N. official, Rosemary DiCarlo, called on world powers and Iran to urgently restore the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which lifted sanctions on Iran in return for restrictions on its nuclear program. The U.S. withdrew from the deal in 2018 under President Donald Trump, prompting Iran to gradually reduce its commitments. European and Iranian diplomats met recently to explore ways to ease tensions, especially regarding Iran's nuclear activities, before Trump's potential return to the White House. DiCarlo emphasized the importance of timely action, as the Security Council had enshrined the deal in a 2015 resolution. Britain, France, and Germany warned they could trigger the "snap back" of international sanctions on Iran if necessary to prevent nuclear weapon development. However, this option expires on October 18 next year. The IAEA reported that Iran has been rapidly accelerating uranium enrichment to levels close to weapons-grade purity.

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding the escalation of humanitarian assistance throughout the Gaza Strip. However, it did not explicitly call for a ceasefire, a measure deemed necessary by the UN Secretary-General for effective aid delivery.

Indian peacekeepers lead in fatalities as Blue Helmets turn 75

Majority of the UN peacekeepers are from low and middle income economies. Developed countries, including permanent members of the Security Council, lag far behind when it comes to contributing troops for peacekeeping.

UN urges Security Council to extend Turkiye border crossing into northwest Syria for 1 year

Syria's northwestern province of Idlib is home to some 4 million people, many of whom were earlier displaced during the 12-year civil war, which has killed nearly half a million people.

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in UN Security Council

In his address to the General Assembly just an hour before External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's speech, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the UN and Security Council have to be aligned to contemporary realities.

India strongly reiterates need for immediate cessation of all hostilities, return to dialogue, diplomacy: EAM Jaishankar on Ukraine conflict

The future outlook appears even more disturbing. The nuclear issue is a particular anxiety," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the 15-nation UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine Fight against impunity'.

Explained | What is UNSC Resolution 2593 and how will it contain the Afghanistan crisis?

Resolution 2593 aims to ensure that Taliban-ruled Afghanistan doesn't become a breeding ground for terror directed against other countries including India.

Veto will not preclude us from acting: US on terror sanctions

The US said today that countries using veto to scuttle sanctioning of terrorists will not "preclude" it from taking actions, amid continued Chinese opposition to efforts to get Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar banned by the UN.

UN Security Council unanimously backs Syria peace plan

The UN Security Council today unanimously approved a resolution supporting a Russian-Turkish peace initiative for Syria, including an ongoing ceasefire and talks next month in Kazakhstan.

Portugal's Guterres clears hurdle to be next UN chief

Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres was poised to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations following a sixth straw poll by the Security Council, diplomats said today.

UN condemns 4 North Korean ballistic missile launches

A press statement approved by all 15 members deplored the fact that the North's ballistic missile activities are contributing to its development of nuclear weapon delivery systems and increasing tensions.

India hits out at functioning of UNSC's sanctions committees

Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Abhishek Singh said at the UN that several measures, including Security Council counter-terrorism resolutions, seek to address the threat of international terrorism.

US backs India‘s bid for permanent UNSC seat

The US also commended India‘s leadership in evacuating foreign nationals including US citizens, from conflict in Yemen, as well as cooperation between the US and India on providing post-earthquake relief in Nepal.

UNSC reforms must be implemented within fixed timeframe: PM

Modi arrives at the world body's headquarters in about a week to address the high-level Sustainable Development Summit on September 25. The Indian leader said that the Security Council, as constituted currently, is the product of circumstances of a "bygone era".

UN adopts text-based negotiations on UNSC reforms

India termed as "historic" and "path-breaking" the adoption of the document, saying the decision puts the Inter-Governmental Process formally on an "irreversible text-based negotiations path" and changes the "dynamics" of the negotiations on achieving UNSC reforms.

PM Modi wants concrete outcome on UNSC reforms

Modi, while telling Lykketoft that he was looking forward to participating in the Summit on September 25, emphasised that the 70th Session of UNGA was a crucial moment for the United Nations.

Prez-elect of UN General Assembly on 4-day visit from today

India has been demanding membership of the UN Security Council and the issue of reform of the global body is likely to figure during Lykketoft's meetings with leaders here.

UN resolution addresses Indian concerns in S Sudan violence

India, which has lost seven of its soldiers this year in the world's newest country, highlighted issues related to the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) specially the difficult conditions in which the Indian peacekeepers work, standing in frontline of the violence.

Western oil exploration in Somalia may spark conflict

In the UN Monitoring Group's latest annual report to the Security Council's sanctions committee on Somalia and Eritrea, the experts said the Somali constitution gives considerable autonomy to regional governments to enter commercial oil deals.

Police say UN envoys on a red London bus in NY risky

Britain's UN mission used the red bus - a public transport fixture on the streets of London - to publicize Britain taking over the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of June and to promote tourism in the UK.

Expanded UNSC should have 25 members: India

India has said the 15-nation UN Security Council should be expanded to include about 10 more members, cautioning that delay in reforming the powerful world body will be at the international community's "own peril".

Iran wants nuclear talks in Baghdad: Iraq

Iran wants crucial nuclear talks with world powers to take place in Baghdad instead of Istanbul as had been mooted, according to a statement from Iraq welcoming the proposal.

Former Iran negotiator says nuclear deal possible

An end to a nearly decade-long nuclear standoff between Iran and major world powers will be possible if the United States and its European allies recognize Tehran's right to enrich uranium, a former Iranian negotiator said in an editorial.