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  • End grave human rights violations: India slams Pakistan at UNSC, calls J&K 'integral, inalienable part'

    Harish emphasised India's commitment to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, seeing the world as one family, and advocating for justice, dignity, and prosperity for all.

  • Maduro warns of imminent attack, seeks UNSC emergency session over Trump’s military actions

    Maduro warns of imminent attack, seeks UNSC emergency session over Trump’s military actions

    Venezuela requested an emergency UN Security Council session over recent U.S. military strikes, accusing President Trump of pursuing regime change. Maduro’s government warned of an imminent “armed attack” and condemned U.S. motives.

  • UK PM Starmer backs India’s bid for 'rightful place' on UN Security Council

    UK PM Starmer backs India’s bid for 'rightful place' on UN Security Council

    UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, backed India’s long-standing bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, calling it India’s “rightful place” on the global stage.

  • Taliban foreign minister Muttaqi to visit India following UN travel ban exemption

    Taliban foreign minister Muttaqi to visit India following UN travel ban exemption

    Muttaqi has been under UN sanctions since January 25, 2001, which placed him on the list subjecting him to a travel ban, an assets freeze, and an arms embargo.

  • UN Security Council to take up Russia, China's last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran

    UN Security Council to take up Russia, China's last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran

    It comes a day before a series of UN sanctions are set to take effect as outlined in Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

  • India seeks UNSC travel ban waiver for Taliban FM visit: How New Delhi's outreach undercuts Pakistan’s Kabul influence

    India seeks UNSC travel ban waiver for Taliban FM visit: How New Delhi's outreach undercuts Pakistan’s Kabul influence

    If cleared, this would mark the first-ever official visit by a Taliban minister to India since the group retook control of Afghanistan in August 2021 following the withdrawal of US and NATO troops.

  • Why Pakistan Is Leading the UN Security Council in July 2025 | MC Explains

    Why Pakistan Is Leading the UN Security Council in July 2025 | MC Explains

    Pakistan has taken over the UN Security Council presidency for July 2025. But how was it selected, and what does it mean for global diplomacy — and India? Watch as Payal Tiwari Sharma breaks down the rules, the rotation system, and the geopolitical implications.

  • Pakistan to begin United Nations Security Council presidency for a month: What all is on July's agenda - Explained

    Pakistan to begin United Nations Security Council presidency for a month: What all is on July's agenda - Explained

    The presidency of the Security Council - the world body's power centre - is part of Pakistan's two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, which began in January 2025.

  • UN hands Pakistan keys to terror oversight: Should India worry about a fox guarding the henhouse?

    UN hands Pakistan keys to terror oversight: Should India worry about a fox guarding the henhouse?

    India previously chaired the very same Taliban Sanctions Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee during its UNSC stint. It played a leading role in shaping the debate on cross-border terrorism, maritime security, and Afghanistan’s future.

  • India to soon submit proposal before UNSC against three terrorists: Report

    India to soon submit proposal before UNSC against three terrorists: Report

    The three terrorists are: Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir and Ali Kashif Jan, associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Yusuf Muzammil Bhat, member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

  • Pakistan Joins UNSC: What It Means for India and Global Diplomacy  | MC Explains

    Pakistan Joins UNSC: What It Means for India and Global Diplomacy | MC Explains

    Pakistan takes a seat at the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term, sparking concerns in India over Kashmir, global crises, and UNSC reforms. What lies ahead? Watch to uncover the diplomatic showdown

  • Why India's UNSC permanent seat matters: Global leaders’ support explained

    Why India's UNSC permanent seat matters: Global leaders’ support explained

    India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council gains momentum with backing from the US, UK, and France. At the 79th UN General Assembly, leaders emphasized the need for reforms to reflect today’s geopolitical realities. Discover how India’s inclusion could enhance its global influence and address pressing challenges like terrorism and climate change.

  • UK joins US and France in supporting India's bid for permanent UN Security Council seat

    UK joins US and France in supporting India's bid for permanent UN Security Council seat

    In a significant development at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Portugal, and Chile have thrown their weight behind India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

  • India deserves permanent UNSC seat: Bhutan

    India deserves permanent UNSC seat: Bhutan

    During the 79th UN General Assembly, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay emphasized that India's substantial economic growth and leadership within the Global South merit a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

  • UK joins France, backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

    UK joins France, backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

    Starmer, while addressing the general debate at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, said that inclusion of India and other countries will make the UN body more representative.

  • India should become permanent member of UNSC: French president Macron

    India should become permanent member of UNSC: French president Macron

    Currently, only five countries are permanent members of UNSC who have veto powers. These are US, China, France, Russia and UK.

  • Hamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire

    Hamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire

    In its statement, Hamas said it was ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan.

  • S Jaishankar Pointed Out Reforms Needed In UNSC At Raisina Dialogue 2024

    S Jaishankar Pointed Out Reforms Needed In UNSC At Raisina Dialogue 2024

    On February 22, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pointed out the reforms needed in the UN at the Raisina Dialogue. Jaishankar said when we have four times the members it’s common sense that we can't continue the same way. He also highlighted the role of West in not finding the middle ground on major issues. Watch for more.

  • Russian FM backs India for permanent UNSC membership; 'want fair international system': Jaishankar

    Russian FM backs India for permanent UNSC membership; 'want fair international system': Jaishankar

    Moscow's reiteration of support for New Delhi's UNSC permanent membership comes months after the United States -- Russia's top rival and a member of the UNSC -- also expressed its support

  • UNSC in intense negotiations on Gaza humanitarian resolution, trying to avoid US veto

    UNSC in intense negotiations on Gaza humanitarian resolution, trying to avoid US veto

    Security Council resolutions are important because they are legally binding, but in practice, many parties choose to ignore the council’s requests for action.

  • Assets of those named by UNSC for terror funding to be frozen within 24 hours: Govt to agencies

    Assets of those named by UNSC for terror funding to be frozen within 24 hours: Govt to agencies

    The FIU will also have the powers to identify and designate such entities for reference to UNSC by India and also for de-listing such entities or individuals, as per the order.

  • UNSC fails to adopt Brazil's resolution calling for humanitarian pauses in Israel-Hamas conflict

    UNSC fails to adopt Brazil's resolution calling for humanitarian pauses in Israel-Hamas conflict

    The resolution received 12 votes in favour while Russia and Britain abstained.

  • Today in AI: Swiggy forms team to work on AI, UNSC to hold talks on AI risks and more

    Today in AI: Swiggy forms team to work on AI, UNSC to hold talks on AI risks and more

    Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

  • Want to see expansion of UNSC permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany, Japan: UK

    Want to see expansion of UNSC permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany, Japan: UK

    Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of July Ambassador Barbara Woodward's comments came as she briefed UN correspondents on the programme of work of the Security Council for the month.

  • India criticises further delay over UNSC reforms; says process could go on for another 75 years

    India criticises further delay over UNSC reforms; says process could go on for another 75 years

    The UN General Assembly Thursday adopted a draft oral decision to continue the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly that will commence in September. The rollover decision marked the end of the IGN for the current 77th session.

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