‘Reckless & inflammatory threats’: Iran writes to UNSC after Trump remarks; warns US of escalation

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has formally written to the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the “reckless and inflammatory threats” made by US President Donald Trump. Tehran also warned that the United States would bear full responsibility for any consequences or escalation that might arise […]

Trump’s Gaza peace plan: UNSC approves US-drafted resolution; Hamas rejects proposal

US President Donald Trump (Photo credit: AP) The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, giving the proposal a binding international mandate after two years of conflict.The resolution received 13 votes in favour with zero vetoes, while Russia and China abstained. It authorises […]

‘Putin visit planned’: Lavrov confirms December trip to New Delhi; hails strong India-Russia ties | India News

File photo (Picture credit: ANI, AP) At the recent 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov announced that plans are underway for President Putin to visit New Delhi in December.As per news agency ANI, he remarked, “In December, a visit from Mr Putin is being planned to New Delhi,” highlighting the […]

‘India a pivotal voice’: UN chief Guterres backs calls for UNSC reform; wants council to represent ‘world of 2025, not 1945’ | India News

Stephane Dujarric (File – ANI) United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres is “very supportive” of reforming the UN security council (UNSC) to better reflect current global realities, with India emerging as a pivotal voice in the multilateral system, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told news agency ANI.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing UN general assembly session […]