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UN Chief Warns Against Escalation After US-UK Strikes On Huthis

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all sides "not to escalate" the volatile situation in the Red Sea, his spokesman said on Friday after Washington and London launched strikes on Yemen's Huthi rebels.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024

UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea shipping attacks

Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader’s multinational crew.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2024

UN security council backs resolution on large-scale aid to Gaza but not ceasefire

US opposes making demand for suspension of hostilities, lack of which International Rescue Committee calls ‘unjustifiable’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023

Up First briefing: Gaza deaths top 20,000; Colorado Supreme Court Justices threatened

More than 20,000 people have died in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry. Violent rhetoric increased online following the Colorado Supreme Court decision to bar Trump from the 2024 primary ballot.

WEKU · Dec 22, 2023

What’s the latest UN Gaza resolution that the US has agreed to?

The US has heavily amended the UAE-led UN draft resolution on Gaza as casualties and hunger rise in the enclave.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023

US ready to back diluted resolution on more aid to Gaza as UN vote delayed

UN Security Council vote is expected on Friday after four postponements, countries’ disagreements over language of text.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023

Israel widens Gaza offensive – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

US says it is ready to support amended UN resolution aimed at boosting aid to Gaza

It was not clear whether other security council members, particularly Russia, would accept the changes when the vote takes place on Friday

The Guardian - US · Dec 22, 2023

UN Security Council To Vote On Gaza Measure After US Backing

The United Nations Security Council was poised on Friday to vote on a much-delayed resolution concerning the Israel-Hamas war after Washington signalled support following resistance to earlier draft proposals.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023

The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition

The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2023