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North Korea Threatens Military Action as South, US Plan Drills

North Korea threatened on Friday an "unprecedentedly persistent, strong" response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off the North's growing nuclear and missile threats. The North's foreign ministry accused the United States of stoking tension and of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

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A green comet named Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), is seen journeying tens of millions of miles (km) away from Earth.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2023

Yemeni FM: Houthis Are A Security Threat to Yemen, Region

Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak reiterated his warning against the danger posed by Houthi militias in both Yemen and the region. The top diplomat further accused Houthis of failing to prove themselves as “partners in peace.” Mubarak’s statements come ahead of a UN Security Council (UNSC) closed session on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 15, 2023

Behind India’s criticism of UNSC, immediate factors, an old grouse

India’s critical remarks about the failure of the United Nations Security Council in proscribing Pakistan-based terror entities – involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack – can be seen with a rear view into the last few decades as much as within a shorter frame of recent months. 

Newslaundry · Oct 29, 2022

Iran and US set for UN confrontation over Mahsa Amini protests

An Iranian intelligence report claims arrested journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini’s death were trained by the US.

Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2022

Terrorism Still Thriving Due To Funds, Resources: Jaishankar At UN Counter-Terrorism Meet

Speaking before the Informal Briefing of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, Jaishankar said, "We all know that money is the lifeblood of terrorism. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Oct 28, 2022

UNSC Discusses Iranian Drones, Links Them to Resolution 2231

UN Security Council diplomats are examining Iran’s transfer of drones, ballistic missiles, and even military experts to support Russia’s war in Ukraine as it violates UNSC resolution 2231, which is part of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Ukrainian and western officials have affirmed that Iran is supplying…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 20, 2022

Key UNSC counter-terrorism committee meeting in Mumbai a 'tribute and statement' to horrific 26/11 attacks: Ruchira Kamboj

It is not very frequent that the Counter-Terrorism Committee meets outside of New York but the meeting in India will be the seventh time that this is happening.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2022

Analysis-Plenty of ‘fire’ but less ‘fury’ as North Korea tensions rise again

Between long-range missile launches and the looming prospect of new nuclear tests, this year has seen North Korea return to weapons activities not seen since the days of “fire and fury” in 2017.

Reuters · Oct 6, 2022

North Korea backs Russia's proclaimed annexations, criticises U.S. 'double standards'

North Korea supports Russia's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, accusing the United States of applying "gangster-like double standards" in interfering in other country's affairs.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022