North Korea’s support of Russia may give Kim Jong Un more confidence: US

23 Apr 2024

A top Biden administration official stated that Russia's "full embrace" of North Korea would make Kim Jong Un more willing to take chances when it comes to threatening South Korea, selling weapons overseas, and supporting Pyongyang in defying Washington's request to resume nuclear negotiations. The "whole gamut" of improved diplomatic...

IAEA: Iran’s nuclear sites unharmed after Israel’s reported strikes

19 Apr 2024

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran's nuclear facilities remain unharmed following reported retaliatory strikes by Israel. In a statement released on Friday, the United Nations Atomic Watchdog emphasized the importance of avoiding military actions targeting nuclear installations. The IAEA's Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, reiterated the...

Elon Musk Slams Absence of India from UN Security Council, Calls it ‘Absurd’

18 Apr 2024

Elon Musk criticized the absence of India from the list of permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), labeling it as "absurd." His remark came in response to UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressing concern over the lack of any African nation as a permanent member of the Security...

For first instance, UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza

26 Mar 2024

After over five months of conflict, the UN Security Council has, for the first time, called for an immediate ceasefire, with the United States abstaining from the vote after previously vetoing similar drafts. This resolution, which received approval from all other 14 members, emphasizes the necessity of an immediate ceasefire...

Jaishankar on Sardar Patel vs. Nehru’s “attitude” towards China and the version the Modi government follows

02 Jan 2024

S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, has reaffirmed that India should approach China realistically and that their relationship should be built on three mutual understandings: respect, sensitivity, and interest. In an interview, Jaishankar both attacked the romanticism of the Nehruvian era with China and reevaluated India's strategy of dealing...

UN Security Council Pushes Back Gaza Vote, Adding to Diplomatic Tensions

21 Dec 2023

The United Nations Security Council faced another postponement in voting on a long-awaited resolution calling for a halt to the Israel-Hamas war, as members grappled over wording. At the same time, the death toll in Gaza continued to rise. The debate at the UN's Manhattan headquarters unfolded against a backdrop...

UN Security Council passes resolution urging humanitarian pauses in Gaza

16 Nov 2023

According to CNN, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution that calls for a number of humanitarian pauses in Gaza. This is a significant development. In the Wednesday session, twelve states voted in favor of the resolution, with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom abstaining from the...

UN Security Council passes resolution urging humanitarian pauses in Gaza

16 Nov 2023

According to CNN, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution that calls for a number of humanitarian pauses in Gaza. This is a significant development. In the Wednesday session, twelve states voted in favor of the resolution, with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom abstaining from the...

Dominican Foreign Minister Vince Henderson:India very important global player… deserves to be permanent UNSC member

24 Sep 2023

Vince Henderson, the foreign minister of Dominica, argued forcefully for India to be admitted as a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC), claiming that India has become a "very important global player" and merits consideration for full membership in the UN organization. Speaking at the 'India-UN for Global...