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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: UNSC

‘UN-LAS cooperation important to solve regional conflicts,’ UK says at UNSC

UK Deputy Permanent Representative to UN reiterated the country's support to this cooperation.

UK condemns deteriorating healthcare in Gaza

UK's Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward called it 'completely unacceptable' noting that over 1,000 medical personnel have been killed, injured, or detained since 7 October.

UNSC backs AU transition in Somalia

AUSSOM will replace ATMIS, supporting Somali forces against al-Shabaab.

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.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.