Security Council

G20 calls for UN reforms, overhaul of Security Council

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.

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.