By Vida Pinto (Del of Sputnik news) In ECOSOC, the committee was going strong with a moderated caucus. It started off with Iraq, making strong points why they should not prevent weaponisation of oil because it is the only resource OPEC has. Iraq stated that it is ‘better’ to nationalise oil production and exports instead of profits going to foreign corporations or private owners, meaning all financial gains from selling oil abroad go straight into the government treasury. The

By Vida Pinto (Del of Sputnik News) Answer these questions and keep track of which letter is seen the most - scroll to the end for the quiz results! 1. The oil-producing countries just announced they are cutting down oil supply. Your first reaction is… A) This is GREAT! It is finally time to show everyone that we control our own resources. B) This is unfair. We need to complain immediately and start saving fuel in our country. C) Oh, no! Our factories and cars need that oil!

By Zera Parekh (Del of Associated Press) Throughout the committee war has raged and conflicts have stirred. Gods have lost their powers, the flame of the heart almost died out and Hades was almost kidnapped by Poseidon. Now it is time for a solution…A solution to get Zeus back. Both blocks proposed resolutions but which one would be chosen? Which one would be used? Most importantly would Zeus’ return to Olympus and would Thanatos and Nike accept defeat? The Olympians believed

By Vahyun Dsouza (Del of the wallstreet journal) In the early hours of 1 August, a major maritime disaster occurred in one of the world's most crucial waterways. A Saudi Arabian-flagged tanker sank in the Strait of Hormuz, releasing a large amount of crude oil into the surrounding waters and partly blocking commercial traffic through the narrow passage. The vessel was on its way to the United Kingdom when the incident happened. Initial reports received by the committee indica

By Vahyun Dsouza (Del of The Wall Street Journal) The opening session of ECOSOC showed a debate much larger than the price of oil. At its heart is a key question: should one of the world's most vital resources be used as a tool of political power? Oil producing countries are correct to defend their sovereignty. Every nation should manage its own natural resources and decide how to use them. However, sovereignty also comes with responsibility. When a resource that the global e

Interviewed by : Vahyun Dsouza (Del of the Wall Street Journal) What is your advice for a newbie MUNner? Vikram: Try to speak as much as you can and enjoy. What food can you not live without? Diya: Peri peri fries! If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? Diya: Lion. What would your superpower be if possible? Diya: Mind reading. Which historical era would you visit first if you could? Diya: The 1920s. What would you buy first if you had unlimited wealth? An

Interviewed by : Zera Parekh (Del of Associated Press) Q: If you had to pick one tv show or even movie to be in what would that be and what character would you want to be? Eva: Suits and in that I want to be Harvey. Arjun: Darth Vader from Star Wars. Q: Let’s say there was a genie that appeared in front of you. This genie tells you you have 2 wishes. If you could wish for anything in the whole wide world what would you wish for? Devanshi: I want to be done with IAs and EDs. I

By Vahyun Dsouza (Del of the Wall Street Journal) Tirelessly for hours and days, the Olympian Council has debated, discussed, blamed, and signed pacts. However, dear readers, it is time for the Council to vote upon a resolution and to solve the problem and get Zeus back. We expect two sides: Olympians and minor gods, to propose hostage exchanges or war and rampage, maybe even the restoration of Poseidon's power. The presentation of the Olympian gods is the first presentation

By Vahyun Dsouza (Del of the Wall Street Journal) The committee begins; a crisis is revealed: Zeus has gone missing from Olympus without a trace, and no witnesses are willing to speak plainly. The delegates must decide what has become of Zeus, who will take his place, and what threats, be they mortal, titan, or giants The Delegate of Hermes opened the SSL, and he explicitly blames Titans. A controversial speech was given by the Delegate Artemis, and a crisis update shows she

By Aaradhya Korti (Del of The Wire) A new issue arose for the United Nations because the recent problem was about a former living person instead of the dead. A worker at the UN building discovered the existence of a person who had been waiting at the unloading bay for approximately 19 hours. When asked about his identity, the individual revealed that he was an officer from Mali, Sergeant Ibrahim Gandina, believed to have died because of an attack in Bamako carried out by the

By Aaradhya Korti (Del of the wire ) The opening conference related to the Sahel crisis began with states blaming one another rather than collaborating. While it was evident everyone committed to the understanding that terrorism is a big problem, what was not evident though is any meaningful efforts by the distinctions to find the ways to deal with the issue. Initially, the USA aimed to redirect the focus of the international community to terrorist organizations. A represent

By Rewa Merchant ( Del of Reuters) The DISEC Committee was originally formed to discuss the security crisis in the Sahel. At the start of the session, the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, addressed the General Assembly, stating that corruption in nations had allowed terrorism, illegal arms, and trafficking to take place. During the speech, a hooded assassin infiltrated the audience and assassinated the Secretary General after stabbing him multiple times inside the Unit

By Sharanya Barwale (Del of Bellingcat) The Bellingcat has discovered that in the Tricom DISEC committee, the UN Secretary-General has been killed. The room is silent, and suspense fills the air in the committee. The sound of pens tapping in anticipation is audible from everywhere. Then, in the crisis update it is found out that Sergeant Ibrahim Tandina was the assassin of the secretary general. Tandina (the assassin) was interrogated heavily and this is what came out into th

By Sharanya Barwale (Del of Bellingcat) The Committee begins with different delegates all blaming each other for the security problems in the Sahel region but then the USA urges the countries to come together and work together instead of throwing accusations around. The delegate of the USA blames the terrorist organisations for the kidnappings and unrest in the region. When the delegate of Russia begins to speak, a crisis update begins. Just as the UN Secretary was naming the

By Vahyun Dsouza (Del of Wall Street journal) In the early hours of 1 August, a major maritime disaster occurred in one of the world's most crucial waterways. A Saudi Arabian-flagged tanker sank in the Strait of Hormuz, releasing a large amount of crude oil into the surrounding waters and partly blocking commercial traffic through the narrow passage. The vessel was on its way to the United Kingdom when the incident happened. Initial reports received by the committee indicate

by Vida Pinto (Del of Sputnik News) Western countries are panicking over oil right now. It is October 20, 1973, and the global economy is in total chaos. Arab oil nations stopped sending cheap oil to the Western areas, resulting in complete chaos and confusion. This move shocked the entire Western world. Now, American leaders are demanding oil and justice on the world stage. They state that weaponizing oil can disturb the peace of the world and should not be involved in polit

Interviewed by : Diva Doshi (Del of Al jazeera) The chairs sit down with gravel,have mastered the art of saying “Order delegates” and enough paperwork to rival the United Nations itself.I sat down with the chairs of UNSC and maybe revealed a few committee secrets. If this committee were a reality show, what would it be called? Without hesitation the Zen (chair) answered, “Big Boss.” Aadya (assistant chair) erupted in laughter. The other assistant chair, Surya, had a different

By Kavya Shah ( Del of Agence France-Presse (AFP) ) The Indian Special Commission on Capital Punishment (ISCCP) committee focuses on a crisis that occurred in 2011, the parliament attack and the execution of Afzal Guru. The focus of this conflict was coming to a consensus on whether he received legal and judicial representation and whether the process was justifiable. The committee also further discussed the deaths of security personnel during the parliament attack and the so

By Dheeyan Master (Del of the Washington Post) In current times, several international discussions end up looking like this: endless debates going in circles, arguments over history, blaming and accusations for this question - who is to blame for today’s systemic issues that beset people world over? Indeed, it is not a matter of surprise - but it leaves us wondering nonetheless, when a humanitarian disaster enfolds - where shall the line be drawn between political dispute and

By Ritvik Singh (Del of the Hindu) Congress claims order; nations seek representation The Congress of Vienna portrays itself as an assembly set up in order to restore peace in Europe after a period of twenty years of revolution and war; its declared aim is to redraw the borders, reinstate legitimate monarchies, and set up a lasting balance of power over the continent. However, the first impression it gives Europe is not of order, but rather of a small number of great powers