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While it can be argued that a Security Council of a smaller number of countries is desirable to make the UN effective, it must also reflect world realities and be more representative of its diversity. (Photo: AFP)

Mohan Guruswamy | Does India want to be a Tier-2 UNSC member?

India has asked for a greater and comprehensive reform in the responses, processes and character of the UN

9 Feb 2021 4:42 AM IST

File photo of the UN Security Council meeting in New York on February 26, 2020. (AFP)

The world must sue China

The pandemic will hopefully encourage nations to look at reform of the UN system and act against China's irresponsible...

13 April 2020 3:59 PM IST

Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin. (Photo: PTI)

India opposes new options in UNSC's membership; calls them repackaged'

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin said the options didn't reflect the new political...

9 May 2017 10:17 AM IST

It was the Norths third ballistic missile test in as many weeks and the 12th this year. (Photo: Representational/AP)

China calls for dialogue after North Korea missile test

The Chinese foreign ministry urged Pyongyang to refrain from activities that go against UNSC resolutions.

29 May 2017 9:19 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

Sushma Swaraj: India deserves permanent UNSC seat

Swaraj said the country wants the same responsibilities, prerogatives as well as obligations as the current permanent...

7 April 2017 3:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Russia extends support for India's NSG bid, UNSC seat

Russia said it is convinced that India's participation in multilateral export control regimes will contribute to their...

2 Jun 2017 9:31 AM IST

80,000 protesters gathered at the National Monument, waving the Palestine flag and banners reading Free Palestine as they chanted God is greatest!, says police. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesians protest Trump's Jerusalem decision, march for Palestinians

Dressed mostly in white, the demonstrators urged the US to change its decision.

17 Dec 2017 5:12 PM IST

US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley speaks during a Security Council meeting in New York. (Photo: AFP)

UNSC considering resolution to rescind Trump's Jerusalem move

Diplomats say it has broad support but will likely be vetoed by Washington.

17 Dec 2017 10:55 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

UN house of lies,' says Netanyahu before Jerusalem vote

Netanyahu, in his speech, thanked Trump and Haley for their brave and uncompromising stance.'

21 Dec 2017 8:28 PM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AFP)

Has China takes a shine to terrorists?

China is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, but it won't help to fight international terrorism.

11 Feb 2017 1:37 AM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar. (Photo: AP)

China defends Azhar ban move, says all UNSC members should follow...

On February 8, Lu defended China's move to block a US attempt to list Azhar in the UN saying that the conditions have...

10 Feb 2017 5:51 PM IST

Kim Jong Un also has said North Korea is close to an ICBM test-launch. (Photo: AP)

UNSC threatens new sanctions on North Korea, says no more nuclear...

In a unanimous statement, the council said that North Korea actions were greatly increasing tension in the region and...

21 April 2017 8:57 AM IST