Jakarta, March 31 Indonesia has called on the United Nations (UN) to convene an emergency Security Council meeting following the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, officials said.Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono conveyed the request to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
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Paris, March 31 French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot strongly condemned Israel over what he called "serious incidents" against the French contingent serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the Naqoura area.These violations of security and acts of intimidation...
New Delhi, March 30 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Monday, discussing bilateral cooperation and regional and global developments."It was good to meet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko of Russia. We discussed further...
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Paris, March 28 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris and expressed hope that the renovated facility will serve as a hub for the deepening interest in Indian art and culture.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Visited the Swami...
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March 27, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the urgency of UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains at the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France on Thursday.Speaking at the meeting in France with...
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the urgency of reforming the UN Security Council, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains during the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (G7 FMM) yesterday. The G7 FMM is being held at the Abbaye des...
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Paris, March 26 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the urgency of UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France on Thursday.Jaishankar spoke at the meeting in France with partners...
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New Delhi, March 24 – India sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone on Tuesday to support its school midday meal scheme. This gesture reinforces India's commitment to enhancing cooperation with countries in the Global South and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).In a...
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New Delhi, March 17 – India and Russia held the 7th UN Consultations in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on issues related to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) agenda, particularly counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, UNSC reforms, and others.Secretary (West) at the...
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Seoul, March 14 – The South Korean presidential office of National Security denounced North Korea's Saturday launch of ballistic missiles as a violation of UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, calling for an immediate halt.The office issued the statement after holding an emergency security...
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March 12, New Delhi – The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf states, with 13 members voting in favor, including India, Russia, and China, while abstaining.The resolution was co-sponsored by Bahrain, with support from 135 countries...
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New Delhi, March 12 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India has co-sponsored a resolution led by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), considering the welfare and well-being of the large Indian diaspora in the GCC...
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United Nations, March 12 – The Security Council has adopted a resolution co-sponsored by India, condemning Iran's attacks on its neighbors in the Middle East "in the strongest terms."The resolution passed through the Council on Wednesday (local time) after Russia and China, in a surprising...
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Tehran, March 11 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during his recent call with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasized the "serious expectation" of the Iranian government and nation from the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to adopt "stronger and...
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March 10, New Delhi – India’s UN Ambassador, P. Harish, addressed the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan.He strongly criticized what he termed “trade and transit terrorism,” making a veiled reference to Pakistan, and urged the international community to protect the...
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March 10, New Delhi – India’s UN Ambassador P. Harish addressed the United Nations Security Council on Afghanistan.He strongly criticized what he termed "trade and transit terrorism," making a veiled reference to Pakistan, and urged the international community to protect the economic rights of...
United Nations, March 6 – A worrying escalation of fighting in the Kordofan region of Sudan has resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, the destruction of homes, hospitals, and other civilian infrastructure, according to UN humanitarian officials.The Office for the Coordination of...
New Delhi, March 5 With West Asia on the brink of a wider regional war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a "swift end" to the escalating confrontation in the region, saying that no issue can be resolved solely through military conflict.Modi's remarks following his extensive...
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New Delhi, March 5 – Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met with visiting Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi on Thursday, praising his participation as the Chief Guest at the Raisina Dialogue 2026. The two leaders reviewed the growing partnership between India and Finland and discussed...
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United Nations, March 5 – A stark illustration of the Security Council's polarization, which paralyzes its work, a dispute between the US and a combination of Russia and China over including Iran in the month's agenda has stalled the adoption of its program of work while Washington presides over...
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