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Topic: UN Security Council

UN Security Council reaffirms support for Colombia peace process

The Council welcomes new leadership, urges implementation of rural reforms.

Israel asks Lebanese civilians south of Litani to evacuate, hinting at path of ground incursion

Area between Litani river in south Lebanon & Blue Line—withdrawal line of Israeli forces from country in 2000—mandated by UNSC as buffer zone. But Hezbollah continues to operate there.

UK statement in UNSC calls on Libyan leaders to protect civilians

James Kariuki, UK's Deputy PR to the UN raised alarm over recent reports of unlawful arrests and mistreatment of journalists in Libya.

UN Security Council backs Biden’s Gaza ceasefire plan

Russia abstained from the vote, while the remaining 14 council members voted in favour. The US finalized its text Sunday after six days of negotiations among the council.

Reformed UNSC isn’t possible without India as a permanent member. Expand P5, not pontificate

US and other Western countries sound extremely hollow when they pontificate on strengthening democracy and the fight against terrorism even as they keep India out of P5.

UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza, US abstains from voting

It also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Israel says Hamas took 253 hostages during its October 7 attack.

SubscriberWrites: What UN Security Council non-permanent membership for 2024-2025 means to Slovenia?

Slovenia has been a robust contender, due to its credentials, by providing consistent funding for the UN budget and making contributions to the UN peacekeepers missions.

Russia requests urgent UN Security Council meeting after US, UK strikes on Yemen

The US and UK launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen after movement's attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Israel demands UN chief’s resignation, apology for saying ‘attack by Hamas not in vacuum’

Israeli foreign minister cancels meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says 'there is no place for balanced approach' & latter has 'lost all morality & impartiality'.

Putin praises Modi’s G20 ‘success’, backs India’s push for seat on UN Security Council

Russian President Vladimir Putin says India acts independently on global stage but faces risks from West, adds PM Narendra Modi managed to 'de-politicise' decisions adopted at G20 Summit.

On Camera

16th BRICS Summit was about building dollar-free world order. India can use it to expand trade

For New Delhi, a USD-free system is not an immediate priority nor an existential necessity to unconditionally support the China-Russia agenda.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.