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politics11 days ago
Austria and Portugal Elected to UN Security Council Seats
The United Nations General Assembly elected Austria, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to two-year terms on the 15-member Security Council. Germany received fewer votes than Austria and Portugal in the Western European group contest.
Al-Monitorpolitics13 days ago
UN Chief Proposes Shrinking Lebanon Peacekeeping Force to as Few as 1,915 Troops
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres outlined three replacement options for the 7,500-strong UNIFIL mission in a June 1 letter to the Security Council. The proposals range from 1,980 to 5,525 uniformed personnel and would support a strengthened political mission after the curr…
Rapplerpolitics13 days ago
Philippines and Kyrgyzstan Vie for Asia-Pacific UN Security Council Seat in June 3 Vote
The vote, set for 10 a.m. New York time, will decide if the Philippines wins a non-permanent seat for 2027-2028. The Philippines last held the seat from 2004 to 2005.
world14 days ago
UN Ends 48-Year Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon
The UN Security Council faces a December 31 deadline to replace the current Lebanon peacekeeping force. The UN chief outlined three staffing options ranging from 2,000 to 5,500 personnel to monitor the Blue Line.
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politics38 days ago
Russia Says It Will Not Support UN Security Council Resolution on Iran
A Russian deputy foreign minister stated that Moscow will not back a draft resolution concerning Iran at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution focuses on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Russia's position as a permanent member mea…
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upi.compolitics45 days agoUpdated
China Calls on UN Security Council to Reconsider Lebanon Peacekeeping Resolution
As China assumes the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for May, its ambassador called for re-examining the council's prior decision to terminate the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon by the end of 2026. The ambassador cited ongoing conflict and the absence of a genuine cease…
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vaticannews.vafinance49 days ago
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Meets on Protests
Iran's Supreme National Security Council held a session to address concerns about resuming public protests. The meeting, chaired by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, focused on security institutions' worries regarding a potential call by Prince Reza Pahlavi and his supporters to take to…
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