The Latest Breaking News from the Security Council

UN secretary-general invokes Article 99 on Gaza

Antonio Guterres warned of a deepening ‘catastrophe’ as he called on the Security Council to act.

Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2023

UN Security Council terminates its mission in war-hit Sudan

At the request of Sudanese authorities, the UN Security Council has ended the world body's political mission in the African country ravaged by more than seven months of fighting between two rival generals.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2023

UN Security Council Puts End To Mission In Sudan

At the request of Sudanese authorities, the UN Security Council on Friday ended the world body's political mission in the African country ravaged by more than seven months of fighting between two rival generals.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023

UN apparatus, especially Security Council, is crumbling under weight of 21st century geopolitical realities: India

India: UN apparatus crumbling under 21st-century geopolitical realities; General Assembly should take lead in restoring centrality of UN to resolve transnational issues. India has advocated view that Assembly can be revitalised only when its position as chief deliberative, policy-making and representative organ is respected.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Who are the five judges elected to United Nations’ top court?

Five new judges have been appointed, but what is the court and how does it work?

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2023

Live updates | Israeli ground forces attack Hamas targets in north as warplanes strike across Gaza

Israeli forces are attacking Hamas militants and infrastructure in northern Gaza as warplanes strike across the sealed-off territory

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Current aid system for Gaza 'geared to fail,' UN warns

The UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned Monday that the limited number of aid trucks entering Gaza were insufficient to meet the "unprecedented humanitarian needs" in the territory. Other agencies warned of the risk of a 'spillover' across the region.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2023

Colombia recalls ambassador to Israel – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023

As the UN votes on the Israel-Gaza war, Palestine can only observe

As a non-member observer, Palestine can speak at UN meetings but can’t vote on resolutions about the situation in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2023

Palestinians plead 'stop the bombs' at UN meeting but Israel insists Hamas must be 'obliterated'

“Stop the bombs and save lives!”

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023