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  1. Consensus, not a sign of diplomatic strength: Pakistan elected to UNSC from Asian group, will pivot with China

    Consensus, not a sign of diplomatic strength: Pakistan elected to UNSC from Asian group, will pivot with China

    Elected by 182 votes in the 193-member General Assembly, it will take over one of two Asian seats to be vacated by Japan in January for a two-year term.Five abstained and three countries abstained in the secret ballot. With the support of the Asia Pacific group, Pakistan did not face any...
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  2. India abstains from UNGA resolution commemorating Srebrenica massacre

    India abstains from UNGA resolution commemorating Srebrenica massacre

    The resolution sponsored by Germany and Rwanda passed the 193-member assembly on Thursday with only 84 votes in favor, reflecting deep divisions as most such resolutions are adopted unanimously.Nineteen countries voted against, while 68 abstained and 22 abstained overall.India did not...
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