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Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Russia: Whole World wants to see Israel signatory to Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
New York - Saba: Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, said the entire world looks forward to Israel's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. During a UN Security Council session on nuclear non-proliferation, Nebenzia said, "We are a little surprised by Israel's request to participate in our meeting, held under the title 'Nuclear Non-Proliferation.." He added, "We want to believe that this decision indicates the possibility of this country joining the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is what the whole world wants to see." In a related context, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations announced that Russia, China, and Pakistan had distributed to the Security Council member states an updated draft resolution on the escalation between Iran and Israel, taking into account recent developments. The three countries had previously submitted a draft resolution condemning the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Nebenzia said during the session, "Today we are proposing to our colleagues in the Council an updated text that takes into account recent developments and aims to achieve a permanent ceasefire, as well as to supervise the ceasefire." Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations also called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) not to use evasive language regarding the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, and for the agency to refer to the countries involved. Those involved in carrying out these attacks are named. During a UN Security Council session on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, Nebenzia said, "The leadership of the International Atomic Energy Agency must not be satisfied with evasive language and fragmented information, but must provide detailed reports on the attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities under the agency's safeguards." He added, "At the same time, it is extremely important to call things by their names and directly point to those who carried out the attacks in violation of the UN and IAEA charters." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Metro
5 days ago
- Politics
- Metro
Map shows safest countries to be in if global conflict breaks out
As the US joins Israel in its strikes on Iran and its nuclear facilities and Iran retaliates with attacks on Israel, fears have grown over 'World War 3' breaking out. Overnight 20 Israeli jets targeted military infrastructure in Kermansh in western Iran and vowed to continue hitting the country, while they also continue to pummel Gaza and its people. Iran meanwhile appears to have fired just the one drone towards Israel overnight, which Israeli officials say was shot down. It's not clear if their limited response is down to a depleted missile capacity or if the Iranian leadership is just considering its next move. But United Nations ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told an emergency meeting of the US Security Council on Sunday he feared the conflict would escalate significantly, saying 'no one knows what new catastrophes and suffering it [the Israeli attacks on Iran] will bring.' He said Russia offered to mediate an agreeable solution to Iran's nuclear programme, but the US – especially its leaders – are 'clearly not interested in diplomacy today.' Nebenzia warned: 'Unless we stop the escalation, the Middle East will find itself on the verge of a large scale conflict with unpredictable consequences for the entire international security system, plus the entire world might end up on the verge of a nuclear disaster.' There are also ongoing fears war between the west and Russia could break out after an escalation in nuclear threats from Putin. Vladimir Putin previously said he he had lowered the bar for carrying out a nuclear strike. Russia's official nuclear doctrine, which previously said the country could only use nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear attack, last year said the country can use such weapons in response to conventional strikes. Analysts said the move was an open threat to the US and UK, who allowed Ukraine to fire longer-range Western-supplied missiles into Russia. Open conflict between the powers would likely drag in allies from across the globe. If 'World War III' did break out, however, some parts of the world are likely to avoid the brunt. Here we take a closer look at where might be a sensible place to hide out. The continent sits at the most southerly point of the planet making it one of the safest places to survive a nuclear war. There is an enormous geographic distance between Antarctica and countries with nuclear warheads. With more than 14 million square kilometres, there is plenty of room for people to take refuge. But some may find the icy and freezing climate unforgiving. Iceland has earned a reputation as one of the most peaceful countries in the world. The country has consistently topped the Global Peace Index, having never taken part in a full-scale war or invasion. Iceland's government has signed bilateral agreements with Ukraine, although its support is limited to financing and a small amount of transportation. A relatively remote island geographically, it would avoid the effects of conventional war in Europe – although the fallout of widespread nuclear strikes on the mainland would likely reach its shores in small amounts. New Zealand ranks second in the Global Peace Index and has taken a neutral stance on most conflicts. The country also has a mountainous terrain making it easier for citizens to be protected. The Kiwi government has provided financial support to Ukraine's military and assisted in action against Russia in the International Court of Justice. However it is extremely unlikely to face any attacks in the event of a Western conflict with Russia. This country is the most readily associated with political neutrality, even during World War Two. It is well protected by its terrain, landlocked geography and various nuclear shelters. Switzerland is one of the few European countries not to have provided assistance to Ukraine, and has even been accused of favouring Russia through its neutrality – so Putin is unlikely to see it as an enemy. The Swiss government has blocked the delivery of Swiss-made weapons and ammo bought from other European countries who blocked them. Greenland is the world's largest island and it belongs to Denmark. It is geographically remote, and politically neutral. The island's current population of 56,000 people means it is unlikely to be targeted by any superpower. Indonesia has often taken a neutral stance on political issues, with the country's first president, Achmed Sukarno, describing their foreign policy as 'free and active'. They act independently within international affairs, and say they are most concerned with world peace. Tuvalu is located in the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Hawaii and Australia. Only 11,000 people live on the island and it has weak infrastructure. It also has a limited number of natural resources, meaning it would make an undesirable target to any aggressors. Although Argentina has engaged in conflict, most notably during the Falklands War in 1982, the country is one of the most likely places to survive famine. The country has an abundance of crop, including wheat, which means if nuclear dust were to block the sun, Argentinians will already have crops in supply. In 1971 Bhutan declared itself neutral in regards to any conflict after joining the United Nations. It is also landlocked and surrounded by mountainous regions, making it easier to defend the country. The country's 4,000 mile long coastline spans the distance between Moscow and Madrid. Chile is also home to a variety of different crops and natural resources, making survival easier. Its infrastructure and development is also considered the most advanced in South America. The island nation is 2,700 miles away from its closest country Australia. Along with a lack of clear military strategy and an army consisting of just 6,000 soldiers, Fiji ranks highly on the Global Peace Index. More Trending Much of the island is also made up of dense forests, minerals and fishing spots. South Africa is home to multiple sources of food, fertile land and fresh water, making survival easy. The country's modern infrastructure could also increase chances of survival as these resources are managed. This is an updated version of a previous article published November 22, 2024. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Iran threatens to return '50,000 US soldiers in coffins' after Trump's strikes MORE: Meet Britain's Doomsday preppers stockpiling for World War Three MORE: Four places which could be safe if World War Three erupts – including one in UK
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Opened A Pandora's Box": Russia Slams US For Iran Strike At UNSC
New York: Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, sharply criticised the United States for its recent military strikes on Iran, accusing Washington of opening a "Pandora's box" with potentially catastrophic consequences for global security. His remarks came during an emergency special session of the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York on Sunday (local time). Speaking under the agenda item "threats to international peace and security", Nebenzia condemned the US-led strikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites as "irresponsible, dangerous, and provocative," amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel. "Washington reasserted that to further the interests of its Israeli ally, it's prepared not only to turn a blind eye to the killings of tens of thousands of Palestinian women, children and older persons but also to gamble with the safety and well-being of humanity as a whole. Through their actions, the US has opened a Pandora's box; no one knows what new catastrophes and suffering it will bring," he noted. The Russian envoy reiterated Moscow's repeated offers to mediate a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, which he said were ignored by the US. He warned that the US leadership holds full responsibility for the targeted strikes on Iran and the consequences they may unleash. "We insisted insistently and offered our US colleagues our mediation services so as to find a peaceful, mutually agreeable solution surrounding the Iranian nuclear program, yet our US colleagues are clearly not interested in diplomacy," Nebenzia said. "Today responsibility for this falls squarely on the shoulders of the US leadership unless we stop the escalation, the Middle East will find itself on the verge of a large-scale conflict with unpredictable consequences for the entire international security system, plus the entire world might end up on the verge of a nuclear disaster," he added. Nebenzia also called for an immediate halt to aggressive actions by both Israel and the US, urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to diplomacy. "We call for an immediate cessation of aggressive actions by Israel and the US, restraint on the part of all parties and a return into the fold of international diplomacy and the negotiations process," he stated. The remarks come amid the escalating conflict in the region following the US-led Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted three key nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Russia warns US strikes risk nuclear disaster, endanger global security
Russia said it offered to mediate a peaceful solution on Iran's nuclear issue, but accused US leaders of showing no interest in diplomacy and escalating tensions instead AP United Nations Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities that the US has opened a Pandora's box and no one knows what new catastrophes and suffering it will bring. He said Russia offered its mediation to the US to find a peaceful and mutually agreeable solution to Iran's nuclear programme, but the United States, especially its leaders, are clearly not interested in diplomacy today. Unless we stop the escalation, Nebenzia warned, the Middle East will find itself on the verge of a large scale conflict with unpredictable consequences for the entire international security system, plus the entire world might end up on the verge of a nuclear disaster.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Opened a Pandora's box: Russia slams US for Iran strike at UN Security Council session
Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, sharply criticised the United States for its recent military strikes on Iran, accusing Washington of opening a "Pandora's box" with potentially catastrophic consequences for global security. His remarks came during an emergency special session of the Security Council at UN Headquarters in New York on Sunday (local time). Speaking under the agenda item "threats to international peace and security", Nebenzia condemned the US-led strikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites as "irresponsible, dangerous, and provocative," amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel. "Washington reasserted that to further the interests of its Israeli ally, it's prepared not only to turn a blind eye to the killings of tens of thousands of Palestinian women, children and older persons but also to gamble with the safety and well-being of humanity as a whole. Through their actions, the US has opened a Pandora's box; no one knows what new catastrophes and suffering it will bring," he noted. The Russian envoy reiterated Moscow's repeated offers to mediate a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, which he said were ignored by the US. Live Events He warned that the US leadership holds full responsibility for the targeted strikes on Iran and the consequences they may unleash. "We insisted insistently and offered our US colleagues our mediation services so as to find a peaceful, mutually agreeable solution surrounding the Iranian nuclear program, yet our US colleagues are clearly not interested in diplomacy," Nebenzia said. "Today responsibility for this falls squarely on the shoulders of the US leadership unless we stop the escalation, the Middle East will find itself on the verge of a large-scale conflict with unpredictable consequences for the entire international security system, plus the entire world might end up on the verge of a nuclear disaster," he added. Nebenzia also called for an immediate halt to aggressive actions by both Israel and the US, urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to diplomacy. "We call for an immediate cessation of aggressive actions by Israel and the US, restraint on the part of all parties and a return into the fold of international diplomacy and the negotiations process," he stated. The remarks come amid the escalating conflict in the region following the US-led Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted three key nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
