The Latest Breaking News from Security Council

Palestinians Relaunch Bid To Become UN Member State

The Palestinians on Tuesday officially revived their bid for a full member state in the United Nations -- a process with an uncertain outcome but one they say is necessary in the face of Israel's offensive in Gaza.

International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024

Russia veto ends UN monitoring of North Korea sanctions after arms transfer probe

Russia faced a mounting backlash Friday after using its veto power to effectively end official UN monitoring of sanctions on North Korea amid a probe into alleged arms transfers between Moscow and Pyongyang.

France 24 · Mar 29, 2024

Russian Veto Ends Monitoring Of UN's N.Korea Sanctions

Russia on Thursday blocked the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring international sanctions on North Korea, weeks after the body said it was investigating reports of arms transfers between Moscow and Pyongyang.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2024

World reacts to UNSC resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

Many officials around the world have welcomed the resolution.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2024

UN Security Council votes for 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire, US abstains

After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an "immediate" ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The United States was the only member to abstain.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2024

Netanyahu cancels meetings with Biden officials over UN ceasefire vote

The U.S. allowed the resolution to pass. Bibi isn't happy.

Axios · Mar 25, 2024

UN Secu Council For First Time Demands Gaza Ceasefire As US Abstains

After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after the United States, Israel's ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained.

International Business Times · Mar 25, 2024

Israel cancels high-level talks in Washington after cease-fire vote clears the U.N.

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing the measure to pass.

WEKU · Mar 25, 2024

UN Security Council Calls For Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid rising tensions between Israel and Palestinians. International community calls for protection ...

Top News · Mar 25, 2024

Gaza: UN Security Council passes resolution calling for ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council has demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024