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Rapplerpolitics18 days ago
Kyrgyzstan Elected to UN Security Council Seat After Four Rounds of Voting Against Philippines
Kyrgyzstan secured 142 votes to the Philippines' 49 after four rounds of secret balloting on June 3, 2026, for the single Asia-Pacific non-permanent seat.
middleeasteye.netpolitics21 days ago
France Requests UN Security Council Emergency Meeting Over Lebanon Operations
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting after Israeli forces seized Beaufort castle. He stated that Israel's deepening occupation of Lebanese territory cannot be justified.
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rediff.comworld22 days ago
Israel Maintains Presence in Southern Lebanon as UNIFIL Mandate Nears Expiration
Lebanese officials want an international presence under UN auspices once UNIFIL departs. Israel and the United States previously sought to terminate the mission.
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upi.compolitics26 days ago
Israeli Strikes Kill 31 in Southern Lebanon, UN Condemns UAE Nuclear Plant Attack
Israeli forces issued displacement orders and conducted air strikes that killed at least 31 people in southern Lebanon. The UN Security Council separately condemned a May 17 drone attack on a UAE nuclear facility.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics39 days ago
Macron Concludes Africa Visit in Ethiopia With Talks on UN Security Council Reform
French President Emmanuel Macron ended a three-nation Africa trip on Wednesday with meetings in Ethiopia focused on African representation at the United Nations. He met with Ethiopian officials, the African Union Commission chairperson and the UN secretary-general. The discussion…
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news.google.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. Closes Peshawar Consulate for Safety Reasons and Temporarily Halts Strait of Hormuz Ship Escorts
The State Department revealed plans to close the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, shifting operations to Islamabad amid security concerns. President Trump stated Project Freedom, escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, will pause briefly while a blockade continues. These…
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koreaherald.compolitics48 days ago
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution on Force to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iran Talks Proceed in Islamabad
Russia vetoed a Bahrain-sponsored UN Security Council resolution calling for force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, complicating international efforts on the Iran conflict. Negotiations continue in Islamabad, coordinated by Pakistan's army chief and influenced by China. U.S. Vice…
38north.orgworld52 days ago
South Korea and North Korea Clash Over Denuclearization at UN Security Council Meeting
South Korea's UN ambassador emphasized peaceful coexistence and a phased approach to North Korea's denuclearization during a Security Council session. The meeting marked two years since the disbandment of a UN sanctions monitoring panel. North Korea's envoy criticized the gatheri…
reviewjournal.compolitics52 days ago
Democrats Plan Sixth Senate Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution
Democrats in the U.S. Senate plan to force a sixth vote this week on a resolution to limit military actions in Iran. Oil prices have risen amid stalled talks, and supply disruptions from the conflict have increased printed circuit board prices. Iranian officials engaged in diplom…
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middleeasteye.netfinance54 days agoUpdated
US Treasury Secretary Announces Sanctions on Firms Aiding Iranian Airlines
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that companies providing services to Iran's airlines risk US sanctions under Operation Economic Fury. This comes amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz closure and negotiations to end the US-Iran conflict. Multiple nations at a…
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theiranproject.comworld60 days ago
UN Special Representative Briefs Security Council on Libya Elections Roadmap Developments
The UN Special Representative for Libya addressed the Security Council on the slow progress toward national elections and unified institutions. Hanna S. Tetteh highlighted economic deterioration and security challenges amid ongoing divisions. She urged implementation of expert re…