Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was a reminder that “the only way to end the vicious cycle of Palestinian-Israeli conflicts is to fully implement the two-state solution, establish an independent state of Palestine and redress the historical injustice long suffered by the Palestinians”. Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour (centre) … Read more
India has termed the UN Security Council resolution that demanded immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan a “positive step,” asserting that the humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict is “simply unacceptable.””We are deeply troubled by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The humanitarian crisis has deepened and instability has been increasing … Read more
Russia this week vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts tasked with monitoring the enforcement of U.N. sanctions against North Korea for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Thirteen United Nations Security Council members voted in favor of extending the panel’s mandate for an additional year, while China abstained. North Korea has been … Read more
Talks aimed at brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will resume in Cairo on Sunday, Egyptian outlet Al-Qahera reported, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the green light for fresh negotiations. “An Egyptian security source confirmed to Al-Qahera News the resumption of negotiations on a truce between Israel and … Read more
An aid delivery in Gaza descended into chaos on Saturday with shots fired and a Red Crescent paramedic reporting five people killed, as almost six months of Israeli bombardment has left hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian territory in desperate need. Israel’s siege, sparked by a deadly militant attack on October 7, brings nightly air … Read more
Netanyahu’s office said new talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release will take place in Doha and Cairo “in the coming days … with guidelines for moving forward in the negotiations”, days after they appeared stalled. World court orders Israel to take action to address Gaza famine In its order, the International Court of … Read more
The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first call to halt fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation to protest the decision. The resolution passed 14-0 after the U.S. decided not to use its veto … Read more
The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza where an Israeli onslaught has led to the death of over 30,000 people, mostly women and children. The US, which had vetoed some previous resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire, did not veto that of Monday but abstained from voting. … Read more
The UN Security Council votes on a motion for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal vote at UN headquarters in New York, on March 22, 2024. Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-backed draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington of a “hypocritical spectacle” that does … Read more
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj highlighted the need for immediate reforms to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). ‘Quarter Century Passed, How Much Longer.. World Cannot Wait’: India On UNSC Reforms New York: India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj, while speaking at the 78th session’s informal meeting on … Read more
