Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA president Dennis Francis
Wednesday, 24 January 2024 UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis, currently visiting India, discussed the need for reforming the UN Security Council and expressed concern over the lack of progress in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN). India, a prominent candidate for permanent membership, advocates for UN reform.
Modi and Putin condemned attacks in Kathua (July 8, 2024), Dagestan, and Crocus City Hall, stressing adherence to the UN Charter and UNSC resolutions. They.. IndiaTimes
At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.
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In a significant development, senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mardawi has announced that the Hamas movement is ready to cooperate in implementing the recently approved United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ceasefire resolution for Gaza. Speaking to the Palestinian Samaa News Agency, al-Mardawi expressed Hamas' willingness to work with mediators to ensure the resolution's success. “We welcome the UNSC resolution regarding the ceasefire in Gaza and are ready to cooperate with the mediators to implement it,” he said. He emphasised the need for a public commitment from Israel regarding the ceasefire before entering into negotiations. Furthermore, al-Mardawi insisted that the United States must serve as the guarantor of the agreement.
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India abstained in the UN vote on a Ukraine resolution, supported by France, Germany, and the US, urging Russia to withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant... IndiaTimes
The United States expressed concerns to India about its relationship with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict, urging India to support a resolution respecting the.. IndiaTimes
Ireland, Norway and Spain , Join International Push to , Recognize a Palestinian State.
Spain, Ireland and Norway have all said they would
officially recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, amid
international concern over the ongoing war in Gaza.
Associated Press reports that the decision
may generate momentum for other
EU countries to recognize a Palestinian state.
Seven members of the 27-nation
European alliance have already
officially recognized a Palestinian state.
140 of the about 190 countries in the United Nations
have also already recognized a Palestinian state.
International pressure on Israel has been
growing as the offensive in Gaza has
now stretched into its eighth month. .
This recognition is not
against anyone, it is not
against the Israeli people.
It is an act in favor of peace,
justice and moral consistency, Pedro Sánchez, Spanish Prime Minister,
via The Associated Press.
On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant
new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of
growing support for a potential vote on full membership.
On May 11, the U.N. General Assembly voted to grant
new "rights and priveleges" to Palestine, a sign of
growing support for a potential vote on full membership.
We used to think that
recognition would come
at the end of a process.
Now we have realized
that recognition should
come as an impetus, as a
strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister,
via The Associated Press.
We used to think that
recognition would come
at the end of a process.
Now we have realized
that recognition should
come as an impetus, as a
strengthening of a process, Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Foreign Minister,
via The Associated Press.
AP reports that while dozens of countries
have recognized a Palestinian state, all of
the major Western powers have yet to do so. .
AP reports that while dozens of countries
have recognized a Palestinian state, all of
the major Western powers have yet to do so. .
In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors
from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any
attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. .
In response to the news, Israel recalled its ambassadors
from Ireland, Norway and Spain, while rejecting any
attempt to legitimize the Palestinians internationally.
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UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis, currently visiting India, discussed the need for reforming the UN Security Council and expressed concern over the... IndiaTimes