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UN Security Council adopts US-backed resolution on Trump's Gaza plan, auth
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UN Security Council approved a US-backed plan for Gaza peace and an international force. Hamas rejected it, calling it foreign control. Russia and China abstained. The plan mentions a possible path to Palestinian statehood, which Israel's Netanyahu opposes. Trump hailed the vote as histo
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UN says Israel shot at its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israeli forces on Sunday (local time) "fired on UNIFIL peacekeepers from a Merkava tank from near a position Israel has established in Lebanese territory", the peacekeepers said in a statement, adding heavy-machinegun rounds hit about 5 metres (5.5 yards) from their personnel.
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Putin, Netanyahu phone call over Gaza, ahead of UNSC vote on US resolution
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution to back President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. Russia was forced to prepare an alternative draft UNSC resolution to the American one on achieving sustainable peace in Gaza, according to a Russian Permanent Mission to the UN.
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"Christmas tree mandates must be avoided...must revert to having plain van
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India's Ambassador to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the UNSC, advocating for reforms to make the Council more representative and effective. He emphasised the need for transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, highlighting India's own contributions to UN peacekeep
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Gaza security hangs in balance as US pushes UN Security Council to back Tr
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The United States on Thursday urged UNSC members to support the text, saying Palestinians could face "grave consequences" if the ceasefire breaks down and Israeli operations resume.
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India appreciates Angola's efforts to promote peace, security, and stabili
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"India appreciates your efforts to promote peace, security, and stability in Africa. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts," President Murmu said during bilateral talks with her Angolan counterpart João Manuel Goncalves Lourenco.
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Israel declares war on drone weapons smugglers at Egypt border
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
"The smuggling of weapons using drones is part of the war in Gaza and is intended to arm our enemies--and all means must be taken to stop them," Katz said following an emergency meeting with army commanders and representatives of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), the National Security C
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Belgium: Drone sightings force temporary closure of Brussels Airport; PM D
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
According to EuroNews, the airport operator said about 400-500 travellers spent the night at Brussels Airport after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 were diverted to other airports. Beds, water and snacks were arranged to keep passengers comfortable.
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Pakistan should end grave, ongoing human rights violations: India at UNSC
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"We call upon Pakistan to end the grave and ongoing human rights violations in the areas illegally occupied by it, where the population is in open revolt against Pakistan's military occupation, repression, brutality and illegal exploitation of resources," Ambassador Harish said, while add
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"Blatant violation of international law": Arab, OIC nations condemn Israel
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a joint statement, the countries described the move as a "blatant violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions," particularly Resolution 1134, which denounces Israeli actions aimed at altering the demographic and legal status of occupied Palestinian territories si
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia slam Israeli Knesset's West Bank sovereignty move as "
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset approving two laws aimed at "imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank", calling it a "blatant violation" of the rights of the Palestinian people, and a challenge to international law.
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India affirms its commitment to assume greater responsibilities in reforme
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's readiness to take on greater responsibilities in a reformed United Nations and a renewed multilateral order, while addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave.
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