United Nations Security Council

'Unprovoked attack': Palestine condemns Israel’s call for UN chief to resign

In a post on X, the Palestinian ministry described Israel’s position as an “extension” of its “disrespect and lack of commitment” to the United Nations, its Charter, and UN resolutions regarding Palestine

Vantage | How US, Russia ensure UNSC does nothing on aid to Palestine

Until the Security Council undergoes a substantial overhaul, the UN will remain paralysed and those in dire need of assistance, such as ordinary Palestinians, will continue to endure suffering while global governance falters

Erdogan’s complicated relationship with India: Domestic compulsions and geopolitical aspirations

While Turkey may not be an adversary of India, its actions in the region and on the global stage have implications for India's security and international image

Into the spotlight: Why India deserves a permanent seat in UN Security Council

When it comes to the Global South, it is India that nations look up to; it is this nation that millions would like to see as a proponent of their demands

New star in Russian politics is mother to 10 children

Maria Lvova-Belova’s future is far from being clear-cut and she is just too good for some people’s liking

Why Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov chairing UN Security Council meet is being dubbed as ‘April Fool’s joke’

Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov chaired a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday, drawing condemnation from Western countries such as the US, the UK and even Japan. Moscow has assumed presidency of the key UN body for April, at a time when it continues its war in Ukraine

South Korea, US and Japan urge countries to return North Koreans illegally working abroad

The US, Japan and South Korea urged countries to repatriate North Korean workers illegally sent abroad to earn cash for Kim Jong Un’s regime that continues to evade sanctions and pushes its unlawful weapons programme.

75 years and going strong: How India and Sweden are charting a path to growth and success

The relationship between India and Sweden is driven by common economic interest, mutual commitment to global peace, and shared democratic values

Head-on | What the West wants from India

As G20 president for a year, India is playing a key role in shaping the global agenda. This week sees the arrival of the G7’s foreign ministers as part of the G20 foreign ministers’ summit in Delhi

US urges UN vote to approve more aid access to Syria via Turkey

The United States on Sunday called for the United Nations Security Council to "vote immediately" to authorise the delivery of UN aid to rebel-held northwest Syria through more border crossings from Turkey after last week's deadly earthquake.