Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story There should be no illusion about how states view membership in the United Nations Security Council — India must realise that it is all about national interest The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022
UN meeting produces sense that a 'new epoch' is arriving The war in Ukraine and its global fallout transfixed the meeting of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly this year The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Live updates: U.N. General Assembly Republic of Congo’s foreign affairs minister has called on the United Nations to make its Security Council more diverse The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support to International Legitimacy Principles, Calls for Security Council Reform Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed the Kingdom's commitment to the UN charter and its continuous support for the principles of international legitimacy aimed at maintaining international peace and security. The Minister called for cooperation based on mutual respect for the sovereignty and independence of states,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 26, 2022
Politics impede long-advocated growth of UN Security Council Virtually everyone involved agrees that the powerful U.N. Security Council needs to expand and include more voices The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
A ground plan for India’s reformed multilateralism New Delhi’s call for a structural overhaul of global multilateral institutions incorporates institutional accountability and a wider representation of the developing countries The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022
Very premature to comment on India getting a UNSC veto: Jaishankar India has been campaigning hard, including this past week, for a permanent seat at the Security Council The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022
This time something has shifted, we've got some tailwind behind us: EAM Jaishankar on UN reforms External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that there has been a "shift" on the issue of UN reforms among the international community. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 25, 2022
Terror listings at U.N. blocked without assigning reason challenges common sense, says Jaishankar “We are trying to get across our message that terrorism is not political. It should not be used as a political tool, its consequences should not be made political” The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022
Aboul Gheit: East Jerusalem is an Occupied Territory by Int’l Law Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit emphasized on Saturday that by international law and the United Nations and Security Council resolutions, East Jerusalem is an “occupied land” and should not be treated otherwise. On his Twitter page, Aboul Gheit said “those who brandish respect for international laws must not have… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022
Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in U.N. Security Council India is currently halfway through the second year of its two-year term as an elected non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022
U.N. reforms | This time something has shifted, we've got some tailwind behind us, says Jaishankar Jaishankar added that it is not usual in a General Assembly for Presidents, Prime Ministers or Foreign Ministers of a country to refer to another country. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022
India on the side that respects U.N. charter: Jaishankar External Affairs Minister calls for Security Council Reform The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022
Security Council reform is a central theme of India during U.N. high level week The group is seeking an expansion of permanent and non-permanent membership to the UNSC The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 24, 2022 Extensive UN, Arab Support for Expanding Ceasefire in Yemen The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and the international community called on the Yemeni parties to urgently intensify, and be flexible in, the negotiations under the auspices of the UN in order to agree on an expanded truce that could be translated into a durable ceasefire. Deputy…
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2022 Malaysian PM laments lack of UN action on Myanmar crisis Thousands have been killed since Myanmar’s military seized power in February 2021 from Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.
Miami Herald · Sep 23, 2022 Biden administration pushing for tough UN sanctions against Haiti gang leaders WASHINGTON — The United States is preparing to circulate a resolution at the U.N. Security Council on Monday that would establish a new framework for sanctioning Haiti’s gang leaders, and is not taking international intervention off the table as the country spirals into lawlessness, a senior State Department official told…
ABC News · Sep 23, 2022 Penny Wong has criticised Vladimir Putin's 'desperate' nuclear threats in UN General Assembly speech The foreign minister intensified her criticism of Russia after Mr Putin announced his country will mobilise hundreds of thousands of troops to fight in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022 After days focused on Ukraine, other concerns emerge at UN After three days in which the war in Ukraine consumed world leaders at the United Nations, other conflicts and concerns are beginning to emerge
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Norway's prime minister on Ukraine: 'The war has to stop' As a NATO member and neighbor of Russia, Norway’s geographical and geopolitical location has proved relevant in the context of the war in Ukraine
Irish Mirror · Sep 22, 2022 Micheal Martin slams UN Security Council over 'failure to act' on climate change He also used his speech to brand Russia “a rogue State” over its invasion of Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2022 Russia defends Ukraine war as US, others condemn alleged abuses Pressure on Russia has increased with world leaders calling for accountability over Moscow’s February 24 invasion.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Foreign Secretary urges countries to reject Putin’s ‘sham referenda’ in Ukraine James Cleverly said the ‘devastating consequences’ of Russia’s invasion become clearer each day.
Reuters · Sep 22, 2022 On Ukraine, U.N. chief says talk of nuclear conflict 'unacceptable' U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Thursday that talk of a nuclear conflict is "totally unacceptable" and any annexation of a state's territory by another state through the threat or use of force is a violation of the U.N. Charter and international law.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 US to step up its criticism of Russia at UN Security Council The United States and its allies plan to ramp up criticism of Russia for its war in Ukraine and press other countries to join in their forceful condemnations of the conflict