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BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

The BRICS group of emerging economies expresses concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemns sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their global position
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BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions

BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions

By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivangi Acharya and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, a significant diplomatic breakthrough as its leaders began summit talks in New Delhi, aiming to
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France apologises for human rights criticism that sparked US walkout

France apologises for human rights criticism that sparked US walkout

PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - France's mission to the United Nations in Geneva has said it "regrets" criticising the United States over human rights in a social media post that triggered a diplomatic dispute which has delayed the arrival of a new French ambassador in Washington.
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Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in war

Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in war

By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivangi Acharya and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Iran and the United Arab Emirates signed up to a joint statement from the BRICS group of nations that called for restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday, in what was seen as a sign of diplomatic
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Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

(Corrects spelling of headline tag) NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for
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Xi urges BRICS peace role in Middle East, courts Modi on India visit

Xi urges BRICS peace role in Middle East, courts Modi on India visit

BEIJING, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the BRICS bloc to be a peacemaker in the Middle East conflict, in an address to a summit of member countries in New Delhi on Saturday.
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Armenia Requests World Court to Order Azerbaijan Troop Withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh Amidst Exodus

Armenia Requests World Court to Order Azerbaijan Troop Withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh Amidst Exodus

Armenia has formally requested the International Court of Justice (World Court) to order Azerbaijan to withdraw all its troops from civilian establishments in Nagorno-Karabakh and grant the United Nations access to the region. This request follows the defeat of the ethnic Armenian breakaway region by Azerbaijan last week, which has led to the exodus of over three-quarters of its 120,000-strong ethnic Armenian population. Armenia's submission on Thursday also seeks to reaffirm previous orders from February, which mandated Azerbaijan to ensure free movement through the Lachin corridor, and to prevent any further actions aimed at displacing the remaining ethnic Armenians. International experts have suggested that this mass displacement could constitute the war crime of 'deportation or forcible transfer' or even a crime against humanity. The United States and other nations have urged Baku to permit international monitors into Karabakh due to concerns about potential human rights abuses, an accusation of ethnic...
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United Nations Membership Governed by Charter Provisions, Outlining Admission, Suspension, and Expulsion

United Nations Membership Governed by Charter Provisions, Outlining Admission, Suspension, and Expulsion

The United Nations (UN) operates under a structured framework for membership, primarily detailed in Chapter II, Articles 3-6 of its Charter. This framework distinguishes between original members, who participated in the UN's founding in 1945, and new members. Admission for new members is open to 'peace-loving States' that accept, are able, and are willing to fulfill the Charter's obligations. The process for new admissions involves a recommendation from the Security Council, followed by a decision from the General Assembly, which requires a two-thirds majority vote. The Charter also outlines provisions for the suspension of membership rights under Article 5, typically when preventive or enforcement action is taken against a member by the Security Council. Expulsion, a more severe measure under Article 6, can occur if a member persistently violates the Charter's principles, also requiring a Security Council recommendation and a General Assembly decision. The UN Charter does not explicitly provide for unilat...
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BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and U.S.-China tensions test the group's unity
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As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving

As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving

The United States is increasing pressure on the International Criminal Court, leading to more countries leaving the institution
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Former Diplomats Warn Israel of Deteriorating Western Relations Amid Sanctions

Former Diplomats Warn Israel of Deteriorating Western Relations Amid Sanctions

Former senior Israeli diplomats are expressing strong criticism regarding the deterioration of Israel's relations with Western countries, particularly in light of recent sanctions imposed by Britain and other nations. They attribute this decline to an ongoing diplomatic failure, citing factors such as violence by Jewish extremists in the West Bank, the announcement of the E1 construction plan, the absence of a diplomatic horizon, and Israel's conduct towards friendly countries. Diplomats like Jeremy Issacharoff, former ambassador to Germany, and Daniel Carmon, former ambassador to India, emphasize that the lack of an enlightened Israeli policy in the Palestinian context has neutralized Israel's diplomatic ability to prevent hostile international moves. They argue that the international community, which previously refrained from practical steps against Israel regarding settlements, is now acting due to the perceived extinguishing of a peace process and insufficient action against Jewish terrorism.
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Amnesty International Accuses Russia of Human Trafficking in Foreign Military Recruitment

Amnesty International Accuses Russia of Human Trafficking in Foreign Military Recruitment

Amnesty International has released a report alleging that Russia is engaging in human trafficking by coercing foreign nationals into its military. The organization states that Russia uses deception, blackmail, document confiscation, and threats of deportation to force migrants to fight in Ukraine. This finding is based on interviews with prisoners of war from over a dozen countries held in Ukrainian captivity, who described abuses during their recruitment into the Russian armed forces. Documented practices include contracts signed without informed consent, confiscated passports, restricted freedom of movement, inadequate training, and threats against those attempting to leave. Amnesty International asserts that these actions meet the criteria for human trafficking under the UN Palermo Protocol, which defines human trafficking as the recruitment, transport, or receipt of people through force, deception, or coercion for exploitation. Russia has ratified this protocol, which is the primary international legal...