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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: UNSC

Security Council voices support for Mission in Afghanistan, Afghan people

The Council reaffirmed its strong commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity.

Amid Israel’s attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, contingency plan to evacuate Indian troops ready

Israeli army attacks have injured two Indonesian & two Italian peacekeepers. The Indian Army contingent is currently safe & there is no plan for immediate evacuation, it is learnt.

No more lip service on UNSC reforms—it’s time to form an implementation roadmap

Most of the UNSC’s failures stem from the use of veto power by the P5. In a world that champions democracy, the UNSC is inherently the most undemocratic entity possible.

It’s time for India to lead from the front and have more voices in the multilateral fora

Despite its significant contributions to social innovation and development, India’s representation in global social impact fora remains disproportionately modest, compared to peers.

UK calls for immediate ceasefire amidst escalating violence in West Asia

UK Deputy Permanent Representative James Kariuki called for implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to restore peace in the region.

UK condemns Houthi Attack on Gaza, calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN called for release of hostages, and end to heavy weaponry use while noting the human fatalities of the conflict in Gaza.

US supports 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa in bid to repair ties, counter China

US Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield is set to announce support for one permanent seat for Africa and another rotational seat for small island developing states.

‘Terrorism a global threat, need comprehensive convention’ — India at UNSC

India's envoy to the UN, R Ravindra, presented five observations including need for UN to collaborate with regional organisations to address the issue.

How India and China can beat the ‘middle-income trap’ & why young Indian bankers are job hopping

Global media also explores the need for UN veto powers to be recalibrated in accordance with the new world order & the looming threat of extinction faced by India’s iconic Irani cafes.

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.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.