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US Uncertain about Outcome of Israel-Hamas Conflict Despite UNSC Ceasefire Resolution Veto
Blinken emphasized the desire for the conflict to end with the establishment of a Palestinian state, addressing political aspirations for durable peace and security in the region. The current control of Gaza by Hamas raises questions about the region's future post-conflict.
US Isolated as It Vetoes UNSC Resolution Urging Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
The veto comes amid mounting global calls for a ceasefire, with President Joe Biden facing criticism for his unwavering support for Israel.
Pakistan Poised for UN Security Council Seat, Potentially Influencing Counterterrorism Sanctions
This development holds strategic implications for Pakistan, as it would no longer be reliant on China to shield individuals like Sajid Mir, the orchestrator of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, who obtained relief in June from the Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee.
UNSC Reforms: 'Naysayers' cannot be allowed to block the process, asserts India
The Indian representative emphasized that those opposing the reform should not be allowed to indefinitely impede the intergovernmental negotiations (IGN) process. He called for a shift to a text-based approach for the reform negotiations, advocating against procedural maneuvers hindering progress.
Pakistan tries to link Palestine to Kashmir, India says will treat them with contempt they deserve
“There was a remark of habitual nature by one delegation referring to union territories that are integral parts of my country. I will treat these commands with contempt and not dignify them with a response in the interest of time," India's Deputy Permanent Representative at the UN, Ambassador R. Ravindra said.
Gaza resolution co-sponsored by Bangladesh, Pakistan, Russia fails in UNSC
The resolution was put to vote Monday night after the Council members could not agree on a common approach despite a last-minute attempt by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to forge a consensus at a closed meeting.
G4 puts spotlight on UNSC ineffectiveness, says group will intensify dialogue for reforms
Foreign Ministers Mauro Vieira of Brazil, Annalena Baerbock of Germany, and Yoko Kamikawa of Japan participated in the meeting, while in the absence of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, India was represented by Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West).
India raises UNSC ineffectiveness in Ukraine war, calls for fixing 'systemic flaw'
Speaking on Thursday at the Council debate on Ukraine, Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West) in India's External Affairs Ministry, asked: “Why is it that the UN system, and particularly its principal organ, this very UN Security Council, mandated to primarily maintain international peace and security, rendered completely ineffective to the resolution of the ongoing conflict?"
India, UAE, US, Saudi cooperation aims to 'do good in region': UNSC president
UAE Permanent Representative Nusseibeh, who took over as the President of the Council on Thursday, said the development is "essentially countries that have really shared interests, strong ties like India, like the UAE, like others, coming together" to address some of the region's "core issues in a way that is flexible and agile".
UNSC reform negotiations attempt at transparency, but closed talks have role
While the change came about after insistent demands by India and several other countries, closed meetings are continuing, but outside the UN at the Kuwait Mission under the label of "unformal meetings". This was revealed publicly by the other part of the transparency initiative: A website unveiled on Wednesday that publishes all the official documents and correspondences, and posts videos of the meetings of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN)
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