United Nations Security Council
France and the US are drafting a UN resolution on an international mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Paris is seeking a compromise with China and Russia.
The President of Türkiye proposed reforming the UN Security Council without permanent members and veto power. Ankara plans to create a coalition in support of the changes.
After three rounds of voting, no favorite has emerged in the UN secretary-general election. New contenders mentioned include Nusseibeh, Kaag, Tokayev and Orbán.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will address the UN Security Council on international coordination and the safety of artificial intelligence.
Nearly 130 leaders will discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Middle East and the risks of artificial intelligence. Trump will return to the UN podium.
Pyongyang launched a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea. South Korea convened an emergency meeting.
Russia and China vetoed the extension of the mandate of UN independent experts on sanctions against Iran. Eleven countries supported the resolution.
Ukraine and Austria discussed locomotives for the railway and the use of frozen Russian assets. They also raised the security of the Black Sea and support for children.
Iran’s secretary of the National Security Council criticized the IAEA’s decision to refer the matter to the UN Security Council. He predicts that countries will withdraw from the NPT.
The IAEA accused Iran of refusing to explain traces of uranium and referred the issue to the UN Security Council. Tehran could face sanctions.
Syria has begun destroying components of the chemical program of the ousted Assad regime in cooperation with the OPCW. The organization confirmed the destruction of 42 aerial bombs.
The U. S. deputy permanent representative to the U.N. called for negotiations. Washington is ready to facilitate dialogue and called for an end to any strikes targeting civilian vessels or putting them at risk of damage.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the UN Security Council will discuss Russia’s attacks on civilians, ports and grain exports. Ukraine will call for decisive action.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Ukraine on August 24. The topic of the meeting is support for peace and security in Ukraine; it will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time.
Lula and Trump discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and agreed to seek a diplomatic solution. U.S. tariffs were also discussed.
An ADNOC vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a day after two other company vessels were attacked. The UAE condemned the attacks, calling them a threat to regional stability and global energy security.
A UN Security Council meeting dedicated to violations of the rights of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians was held in New York. Participants presented testimony of torture and emphasized the need to increase pressure on Russia.
On August 10, the UN Security Council will hold an Arria-formula meeting on Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held by Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke of systematic torture and the need for international access.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Iran is an accomplice in Russian aggression. He added that Iran is trying to divert attention from Russia's terror in the Black Sea.
Ukraine initiated a UN Security Council meeting at 5:00 PM due to Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and vessels in the Black Sea. Foreign Minister Sybiha called for a clear response to the aggression.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on July 27 due to Russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Ukraine called the meeting after attacks on three cargo ships.
Iran claimed that Ukraine allegedly struck a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the death of one crew member. Tehran appealed to the UN Security Council, accusing Kyiv of violating international law.
Ukraine has requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council on July 27 due to russian attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha stated that russia is holding global food security hostage.
US President Donald Trump plans to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the position of UN Secretary General. Infantino grew close to Trump during the organization of the FIFA World Cup.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of Russia due to cyberattacks carried out by Russia. France condemned these actions as unacceptable and unworthy of a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The European Union condemned Israel's decision to allocate additional funding for the expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The EU stressed that this will increase the fragmentation of Palestinian communities and undermine the peace process.
Yemeni Houthis launched a missile strike and attacked Abha airport with drones in response to airstrikes on Sanaa airport. The UN held an emergency meeting over the escalation.
Iran condemned the US military strikes, calling them a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Tehran warned that countries facilitating the attacks would become legitimate targets for the Iranian armed forces.
A meeting of the UN Security Council is scheduled for June 22 at Ukraine's request due to Russia's massive attack. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the attacks are destroying communities and cultural heritage.