US, Saudi Arabia strike landmark civil nuclear dealThe United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a civil nuclear power agreement. This pact allows the kingdom to build reactors using Ame...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
'Taken note of relevant reports: China on India's bid for non-permanent UNSC seatChina has noted India's official campaign for a UN Security Council seat. India launched its bid for the 2028-29 non-permanent position. Be...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risksThe move pushes the state into a raging debate over how to regulate the AI industry, as concerns over rising electric bills and environment...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
India: UNSC reforms will be a failure if only non-permanent membership is expandedIndia has cautioned that reforming the UN Security Council will be inadequate if only non-permanent seats are added. Permanent Representati...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Russia, US and nuclear: What to expect from Xi-Kim summitChina's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard, following summ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows Nort...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to vetoWashington has altered its United Nations resolution demanding Iran cease attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. However, diplomats believe China...
09 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, RussiaAmerica is pushing for United Nations backing of a resolution demanding Iran stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. However, China and Russi...
08 May, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strain of HormuzRussia and China blocked a UN Security Council resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution aimed to ensure safe passage thro...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
'Holds and blocks' in UNSC Sanctions Committees are 'disguised vetoes': IndiaIndia criticizes China's UNSC vetoes, advocates for Security Council reform led by Ruchira Kamboj. The UNSC's opaque methods hinder actions...
24 Apr, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
S. Korea slams 'irresponsible' Russian veto ending UN N. Korea sanctions monitoringSouth Korea "clearly points out that the Russian Federation, despite its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has made ...
29 Mar, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza 'ceasefire' at Security CouncilRussia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington...
23 Mar, 2024, 12.19 PM IST
China as protector Of global terrorismChina's veto on a US-led proposal to designate Sajid Mir, mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, as global terrorist under the UNSC 1267 Sa...
26 Sep, 2022, 12.35 AM IST
Donald Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense billThe president has made numerous threats over Twitter to veto the bill over a requirement that military bases honoring Confederate leaders e...
13 Dec, 2020, 11.31 PM IST
Pakistan is China's only all-weather strategic partner: Chinese dailyThe article made a rare mention of the Chinese veto against Bangladesh joining the UN in 1972 after the liberation war against Pakistan.
29 Dec, 2015, 04.56 PM IST
Don't barter J&K for a UNSC seatIf India gives way on Kashmir, the Obama administration has privately promised to twist Islamabad’s arm into abandoning its opposition in t...
03 Oct, 2010, 09.21 AM IST
- UN sanctions against Zimbabwe's regime blocked
Russia and China vetoed proposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's leaders, rejecting U.S. efforts to step up punitive measures against President Rob...
12 Jul, 2008, 07.09 AM IST