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The Security Council has progressively been unable to take decisions in recent years to strengthen global peace and security, UNGA President Dennis Francis said at a media briefing shortly after holding talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Calling India a “valuable” member of the United Nations (UN), the president of the General Assembly on January 23 said he would encourage it to continue to lead by example, maintain its principled stance for achieving lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy and to work to bridge divides around the…

Dennis Francis, the president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), paid a 'solemn tribute' to the 'Father of the Nation' at his final resting place, Rajghat, in the national capital on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

India has said that it is in constant touch with the leaders of Israel and Palestine and its “clear and consistent” message since the start of the latest Middle East conflict has been to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Moscow, St. Petersburg for bilateral talks with Russian counterparts, recalling childhood memories.

Much will depend on the role India chooses for itself in ensuring a Gaza ceasefire is effected and holds

Calls for a ceasefire are growing after the UN passed a resolution and the US warned of deteriorating support.

The nonbinding, symbolic resolution passed with 153 votes in favour, 10 against, and 23 abstentions.

United States and Israel vote against Gaza ceasefire resolution

The US and Israel were among the few votes against the non-binding resolution calling for an end to the fighting.

Four Palestinians killed in Jenin and 22 in southern Gaza, while Kamal Adwan Hospital raided in the north.