Iran, Russia Are Chided Repeatedly At Heated UN Security Council Meeting Tehran berated for JCPOA violations including illegal weapons transfers and increasing ballistic missile development and testing Zenger · Jul 7, 2023
US, UK, France demand UN investigate Russia's sanctions-busting use of Iranian drones in Ukraine The United States, Britain and France are demanding that the United Nations urgently investigate Russia’s reported use of hundreds of Iranian-provided drones in the war in Ukraine, which would violate U.N. sanctions The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
US announces $524 million in new aid for Horn of Africa drought, climate crisis The United States has announced $524 million in additional humanitarian aid for the Horn of Africa that aims to put a spotlight on the extreme effects of climate change and the worst drought in the region in 40 years The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
US denounces arrest of former consulate employee in Russia Robert Shonov is being held for allegedly cooperating ‘on a confidential basis’ with a foreign organisation. Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023
US envoy to UN urges Brazil to see Ukrainian side to the war U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has encouraged Brazil to include Ukraine in any efforts to negotiate an end to "Russia's war of aggression," she said on Thursday at the end of a visit to the South American country. Reuters · May 4, 2023
US envoy to head to Brazil following up on high-level talks U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield is heading to Brazil next week, following up on recent high-level meetings between the presidents and top diplomats of the two countries The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a temporary truce U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield says the U.S. hopes the three-day truce between two military forces will be extended. WEKU · Apr 25, 2023
US urges Russia's Lavrov to see suffering of Whelan's sister The U_S_ has brought the sister of an American imprisoned in Russia to the U_N_ Security Council for a session being chaired by the Russian foreign minister, urging him to “look into her eyes and see her suffering.” The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
UN chief and West berate Russia's top diplomat over Ukraine The United Nations chief and representatives from Western nations berated Russia’s top diplomat as he chaired a U.N. meeting The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
US envoy to UN urges Russian foreign minister to free detainees At the UN Security Council, US envoy says Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich have been used by Moscow as ‘human pawns’. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023
UN Chief Criticizes Russia at UN Meeting Chaired by Lavrov UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a meeting chaired by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday that Moscow's invasion of Ukraine is "causing massive suffering and devastation to the country and its people" and fueling "global economic dislocation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic." "Tensions between major powers are at an… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 24, 2023
US envoy visits WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian jail Ambassador says reporter is ‘in good health and remains strong’ as dozens of countries voice concern over his arrest. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023
US courts Ecuador president even as Latin American country’s democracy deteriorates WASHINGTON — The Biden administration once again appears to be running into trouble as it seeks a reliable partner in Latin America, where major issues, including immigration and Chinese influence, are looming just next door. Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023
US says China and Russia blocking UN action on North Korea The United States is accusing China and Russia of shielding North Korea from any action by the U.N. Security Council for its unprecedented spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches, which violate multiple U.N. resolutions The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
Reuters · Mar 20, 2023 US, China, Russia argue over North Korea at United Nations The United States, China and Russia argued during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday over who was to blame for spurring North Korea's dozens of ballistic missile launches and development of a nuclear weapons program.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 West spotlights North Korea rights abuses; China opposes The United States, its Western allies and experts shone a spotlight on the dire human rights situation and increasing repression in North Korea at a U.N. meeting
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Russia will extend Ukraine grain deal for 60 days — not 120 On the eve of the expiration of a deal enabling Ukraine to export grain, the United Nations' humanitarian chief called its extension crucial to ensuring global food supplies and keeping prices from spiraling
Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2023 US blasts China for attempt to ‘shield’ North Korea at UN meeting The US ambassador criticises Security Council members for barring a webcast about alleged North Korean abuses.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023 Governments pledge money, attention to Venezuela's crisis Governments and financial institutions are pledging millions of dollars for humanitarian and development projects to address the urgent needs of Venezuelans at home and abroad
Reuters · Mar 17, 2023 U.S. accuses China of trying to hide North Korea atrocities The United States accused China on Friday of attempting to hide North Korea's atrocities from the world by blocking the webcast of an informal meeting of United Nations Security Council members on accusations of human rights abuses by Pyongyang.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023 US: Security Council 'Silence' on NKorea Missiles 'Dangerous' The United States on Monday denounced a "dangerous" lack of action by the UN Security Council on North Korea's missile launches, accusing -- but not naming -- China and Russia of having "forced" the body "into silence." The reclusive North Korean state test-fired dozens of missiles in 2022, setting security…
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 US urges UN to condemn North Korea; China, Russia blame US The United States and its allies are urging the U.N. Security Council to condemn North Korea’s unlawful ballistic missile launches
Reuters · Feb 20, 2023 US says UN Security Council silence on North Korea is dangerous The United States proposed on Monday that the U.N. Security Council condemn North Korea's ballistic missile launches and encourage Pyongyang to engage in diplomacy, warning that the 15-member body's failure to respond had become dangerous.
Reuters · Feb 20, 2023 UN Security Council denounces Israel in statement after US showdown averted The U.N. Security Council issued a formal statement on Monday denouncing Israel's plan to expand settlements on occupied Palestinian territory, the first action the United States has allowed the body to take against its ally Israel in six years.
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023 US warns China not to send weapons to Russia for Ukraine war Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. intelligence suggests China is considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia