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05 Oct

UN Is Gridlocked and Largely Irrelevant to Major Global Crises: EAM S Jaishankar

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed assessment of global multilateralism on Monday, stating that the United Nations has become gridlocked and largely irrelevant to resolving major international crises, ranging from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf to challenges across Africa and the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the concluding session of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, Jaishankar called for urgent and comprehensive structural reforms. He emphasized that the persistent inability of the UN Security Council to act decisively has fueled a widespread perception that the body no longer reflects or serves…

Trump Pledges Financial Support to Strengthen UN; Asserts ‘Board of Peace’ Will Oversee Global Body

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma)– In a significant shift in rhetoric, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would revitalize the United Nations, promising to make the organization "viable" and provide necessary "money-wise" assistance. However, the President also stipulated that his newly formed Board of Peace would maintain an oversight role to ensure the global body "runs properly." Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace—a key component of his 20-point Gaza peace plan—Trump expressed a desire to help the UN reach its "tremendous potential," a milestone he claims it has historically failed to achieve. The…

India a Strong Contender for Permanent Seat in Expanded UNSC: UN Panel Chief

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New York, April 18, 2025: India has emerged as a “sure contender” for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) if the body is expanded, according to Philip Sibanda, Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reform. Speaking at an informal General Assembly meeting, Sibanda praised India’s consistent global leadership and its significant contributions to peacekeeping.Representing Zimbabwe as its Permanent Representative to the UN, Sibanda emphasized the growing support India enjoys among member states. He highlighted India’s democratic credentials and its leadership within the G4 group—comprising India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan—as key indicators of its suitability…