The Latest Breaking News from UN Security Council

'A terrorist country is asking me that question, come on': Jaishankar's blunt retort to Pakistani reporter at UN briefing in New York

S Jaishankar firmly responded to a heckling question from a Pakistani reporter at a press conference. The event was held during the High Level Week at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. India continues to emphasize Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and urges credible actions against it.…

The Economic Times · 8m ago

China unlikely to back India's UNSC bid: Former US NSA John Bolton

John Bolton has indicated that China will not support India's permanent seat bid in the UN Security Council. He suggested that any expansion of permanent membership requires an amendment to the UN Charter. Bolton believes this amendment would likely be vetoed by China, maintaining the current five permanent members. He…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

India, Brazil, Germany & Japan call UN Security Council ‘anachronistic,' seek urgent reform

India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan have called for reform of the UN Security Council, emphasizing its outdated structure. The G4 nations expressed concern over the slow progress of negotiations for reform over the last 18 years. They advocate for the extension of both permanent and non-permanent members to better represent…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

AI risks, Iran war dominate agenda at UN

France convenes a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday on artificial intelligence (AI) and international security, which includes briefings by leading industry figures, including the heads of OpenAI and Anthropic. The meeting comes as world leaders jostle over how to address the risks of the new technology. On the second day…

France 24 · Sep 23

EAM Jaishankar discusses regional, global issues with foreign counterparts on margins of UNGA session

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with French, Ecuadorian, Slovak and Hungarian counterparts on the margins of the UN General Assembly session in New York, discussing regional and global issues including the Ukraine and Gulf crises, economic ties, multilateral cooperation and UN Security Council reform.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

OpenAI calls for US to take lead in global efforts to develop technical standards

AI will be a key topic of discussion at the high-level UN General Assembly this week after several AI industry leaders - including OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman - called for a coordinated slowdown of the development of the increasingly powerful technology, warning it could soon improve on its own…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Saudi Arabia vows to hit back ‘firmly’ after Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia vowed on Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom’s south following a series of drone and missile attacks. Tensions have escalated since the Houthis pushed their offensive in Yemen and began targeting Riyadh’s ships in the…

France 24 · Sep 15

Iran denounces Austria for blocking its nuclear chief from a meeting in Vienna

Iran has condemned the exclusion of its Atomic Energy Organization head from the UN nuclear agency's meeting in Vienna

The Independent UK · Sep 14

France Expresses Regret Over Human Rights X Post After US Walkout at UN Security Council

France has expressed regret over an X post attacking the US position on the UN human rights chief, easing a dispute that reportedly delayed its ambassadorial appointment.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

France apologises for diplomatic spat with US to lift block on new ambassador to Washington

The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington.

France 24 · Sep 13