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UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war
The UN Security Council on Monday rejected a Russian resolution condemning spiraling violence in the Middle East, with delegates refusing to back a motion that did not single out Hamas for its surprise attack on Israel that left at least 1,400 people dead
Iran says it will quit global nuclear treaty if case goes to UN
Iran says it could quit the global nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European countries refer it to the UN Security Council over a nuclear agreement, a move that would overturn diplomacy in its confrontation with the West.
UN Security Council to meet today on India's moves in Kashmir
The UN Security Council is due to meet behind closed-doors at the request of China and Pakistan to discuss India's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, diplomats say.
Beijing must play due role
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves for China on a five-day visit today and she will discuss various issues with Chinese leaders, including Rohingya repatriation.
UNSC should stand in solidarity with survivors of rape in conflict
The honour bestowed on us by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in late 2018, when we jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize, comes with tremendous responsibility.
No excuse for delaying solution
Making a call for accountability as an essential prerequisite to regional security and stability, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the Security Council to work with Myanmar to end "horrendous sufferings" of Rohingyas.
US vetoes UN resolution on protecting Palestinians
The United States vetoes a Kuwaiti-drafted UN Security Council resolution that condemned Israel's use of force against Palestinian civilians, underlining Washington's differences with friends and foes alike over the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
UN probes attacks on Syria hospitals after location shared with Russia
The United Nations investigates attacks on hospitals and clinics in Syria that are carried out after information on their location was shared with Russia, the United Nation (UN) aid chief said today.
Rohingya Crisis: China, Russia still unmoved at UNSC
UN Security Council members, except China and Russia, have called for robust council actions so that Myanmar addresses the root cause of the Rohingya crisis, grants the refugees citizenship and holds those who carried out atrocities against them accountable.
A world united against terror
We unequivocally welcome the unanimous adoption of a UN Security Council resolution urging the world to unite to defeat IS. The move follows the recent ghastly terrorist attacks in Beirut...
Paris attack: UN backs 'all necessary measures' against IS
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution to "redouble" action against Islamic State, following last week's deadly attacks in Paris. The French-drafted document urges UN members to "take all necessary measures" in the fight against IS.
Australia encouraged by support for MH17 crash tribunal
Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.
Australia encouraged by support for MH17 crash tribunal
Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.
UN demands access to Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus
The UN Security Council has demanded humanitarian access to the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk in Damascus.
Yemen president appeals for ‘UN intervention’
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi accuses the Iranian-allied Houthi on Saturday of staging a coup against him and appeals to the United Nations for “urgent intervention”, even as the United States evacuated its remaining forces
Iran should halt nuclear work for decade: Obama
Iran should agree to a decade-long freeze on its nuclear activity if deal is to be finally reached, Obama says
Amnesty calls on UN powers to lose veto on genocide votes
Amnesty International urges the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to give up their power of veto in situations of mass atrocities