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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicUnited Nations Security Council

Topic: United Nations Security Council

‘When a UNSC member openly protects a terror group’: Jaishankar takes aim at Pakistan, China in UN

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was speaking at the launch of a commemorative stamp issued by India Post on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.

Amid India’s bid to fix onus for Pahalgam, Pakistan made vice-chair of UNSC counter-terrorism panel

Islamabad has been appointed to the posts by the UN Security Council. The 1988 Sanctions Committee, which Pakistan is set to chair, looks after UNSC sanctions against Taliban.

Pakistan likely to hold open sessions at UNSC on J&K, Operation Sindoor during its presidency in July

India, though not a member of UN Security Council, has been diplomatically active with 13 of its 15 members. Pakistan is set to assume UNSC presidency after a little over 12 yrs.

Operation Sindoor targeted only terror complexes, foreign secy Vikram Misri tells UNSC envoys

The 20-minute briefing to envoys of 13 UNSC member-states at South Block saw Misri reiterate that any retaliation by Pakistan will be aimed at civilian facilities, requiring a response.

How world leaders have reacted to India’s Operation Sindoor

China, a staunch supporter of Pakistan, brands India’s strikes 'regrettable', while Russia pushes to resolve the issue on a bilateral basis.

Pakistan chastised for Pahalgam ‘false-flag’ theory & ‘nuclear rhetoric’ at closed-door UNSC meet

Pakistan’s attempt to raise J&K question at United Nations Security Council challenged, as members ask it to solve issues with India bilaterally, express concerns over Pahalgam.

What are the reforms proposed by India & its G4 partners for United Nations Security Council

At the inter-governmental negotiations for UNSC reforms, India outlined its vision, along with Brazil, Germany & Japan, for an expanded body with new permanent & non-permanent members.

UK calls on Assad regime to end violence against Syrians

Ambassador Kariuki highlights Iranian-backed attacks and instability concerns that have shaked the nation out of normalcy for over a decade.

India under ‘enormous, unjustified pressure’ due to ties with Russia, says Russian foreign minister

Russia took over presidency of UNSC this month. Speaking to media, Sergey Lavrov called India 'a great power that sets its own national interests'.

Why is UNSC ‘completely ineffective’ in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, asks India

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, raised questions at UNGA plenary meeting held to mark two years of Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has debts to pay

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In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.