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ICJ Is Collateral Damage In Dysfunctional Global System: Experts

Ignored by Russia and Israel, the International Court of Justice is hamstrung by a dysfunctional global system that sees countries comply with its rulings -- or not -- based on their own double standards, experts say.

International Business Times · Jun 2, 2024

UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

International Business Times · May 30, 2024

UN Security Council extends South Sudan arms embargo

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2024

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AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises

The UN peacekeeping chief says deep divisions especially among the world’s most powerful nations have significantly undermined what the United Nations can do to help nations move from conflict to peace

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Israel Pounds Gaza As UN Security Council Meets Over Deadly Strike

Israel carried out fresh strikes on Wednesday in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where its forces are battling Hamas militants, after the UN Security Council met to discuss a deadly attack that sparked global outcry.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

🔴Live: US says new UN draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire ‘not helpful’

The United States’ deputy ambassador at the UN said Wednesday that a new resolution on the war in Gaza would "not change the situation on the ground". The draft seeking an immediate ceasefire and a halt to Israel's offensive in Rafah is being circulated at the Security Council by Algeria.…

France 24 · May 29, 2024

Algeria proposes Security Council resolution demanding Israel halt offensive in Rafah

Algeria is circulating a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution that would demand an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and order Israel to halt its military offensive in the southern city of Rafah immediately

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

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The Guardian view on the Rafah offensive: crossing US red lines should have consequences

Editorial: Joe Biden should back a UN security council resolution to end the fighting in Gaza rather than shielding Israel from criticism

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024

UN Security Council passes motion denouncing attacks on aid workers

Resolution comes as record number of UN personnel and aid workers killed since October in Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024

Don't Expect UN Peacekeepers To Stop Wars, Chief Tells AFP

The world cannot look to UN peacekeepers as a way of stopping wars, whether in Gaza or other active conflict zones, the department chief told AFP, citing the famous Blue Helmets' inherent limitations.

International Business Times · May 24, 2024

UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space

The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing space

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Putin Demotes Patrushev And Elevates Younger Allies In Kremlin

Putin reshuffles Kremlin leadership, demoting Patrushev and promoting Medvedev and Ivanov for new priorities.

Kremlin Appoints Economist As Defense Minister Amid Military Reshuffle

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu replaced by Andrei Belousov to align military spending with economy amidst Ukraine conflict. Belousov's appointment signifie...

‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?

President’s surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister’s role.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024

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France 24 · May 13, 2024

Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defence minister in cabinet shakeup

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.

WEKU · May 10, 2024

The U.N. General Assembly backs the Palestinians' membership bid

The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider the Palestinians' request to become a U.N. member.

UNGA Resolution Calls For Reconsideration Of Palestinian UN Membership

UNGA resolution calls for reconsideration of Palestinian UN membership despite US opposition. Learn about the recent developments in the Palestinian Author...

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024

Australia’s support for UN resolution on Palestinian membership ‘not recognition of statehood’

Penny Wong reiterates support for eventual two-state solution after watered-down resolution passed by general assembly

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U.N. General Assembly To Vote On Palestinian Membership Resolution

U.N. General Assembly to vote on resolution for enhanced rights for Palestine and reconsideration of full U.N. membership amid renewed push and recent Gaza...

France 24 · May 10, 2024

General Assembly set to vote on more rights for Palestinians at UN

After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.

International Business Times · May 10, 2024

Thwarted By US, Palestinians Look To UN General Assembly

Israel's Ambassador Expects US To Halt UN Funding

Israel's Ambassador warns of US funding cut if UN grants Palestinian Authority full membership, citing UN Charter violation.

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2024

Australian government weighs supporting Palestine to become full UN member as draft resolution revealed

Exclusive: Intense negotiations under way as Penny Wong backs two-state solution after meeting Germany’s Annalena Baerbock

The Independent UK · May 2, 2024

Russia is violating UN limits on petroleum shipments to North Korea, the White House says

The White House says Russia is shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that exceed U.N. Security Council limits

The Hindu · May 2, 2024

Hope Palestine's application for U.N. membership will be reconsidered, endorsed: India

India hopes the US will reconsider its veto on Palestine's UN membership bid, supporting a two-state solution.

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