United Nations Security Council Archives - Page 2 of 2

September 13, 2024 12:56 PM

North Korea shows first photos of banned uranium enrichment site

North Korea for the first time showed images of the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs on Friday, as leader Kim Jong Un visited a uranium enrichment facility and called for more weapons-grade material to boost the arsenal. The state...

September 12, 2024 10:20 AM

US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa

The United States supports creating two permanent United Nations Security Council seats for African states and one seat to be rotated among small island developing states, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield will announce on Thursday,...

July 18, 2024 8:39 AM

India at UN calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza strip, urges for unconditional release of hostages

India at the United Nations has reiterated its call for an immediate and complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and called for the release of the hostages without any conditions. Delivering his remarks at the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Op...

July 10, 2024 10:53 AM

Russian Foreign Minister praises PM Modi’s visit, calls it successful, all bilateral issues discussed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Russia, calling it a success, adding that the two leaders discussed almost each and every issue mentioned on the agenda including cooperation in global ...

June 11, 2024 9:52 AM

UN Security Council backs Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan

The United Nations Security Council on Monday backed a proposal outlined by President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and urged the Palestinian militants to accept the deal aimed at ending the eight-month-long ...

June 7, 2024 10:07 AM

Russia, China wrangle with US over UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire plan

Russia and China, which hold veto powers in the U.N. Security Council, raised concerns on Thursday with a U.S. draft resolution that would back a proposal - outlined by President Joe Biden - for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants ...

September 6, 2023 4:30 PM

India calls for expansion of permanent and non-permanent categories of UNSC membership

India has called for the expansion of the United Nations Security Council in both permanent and non-permanent categories of membership. The Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj asserted that the expansion is vital ...