The Latest Breaking News from the Security Council

Bombing Iran: has the UN charter failed?

The recent US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites has prompted renewed questions about whether the UN charter’s prohibition on the use of force is meaningful.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2025

'Not something to celebrate': As it turns 80 and faces dwindling global clout, can the UN survive？

The United Nations will mark its 80th anniversary this month but there’s little to celebrate

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Are Israel’s actions in Iran illegal? Could it be called self-defence? An international law expert explains

Israel’s major military operation against Iran has targeted its nuclear program, including its facilities and scientists, as well as its military leadership.

The Conversation · Jun 18, 2025

UN tells Afghan rulers: no peace and prosperity until they reverse bans on women and girls

The U.N. Security Council us telling Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers that peace and prosperity are “unattainable” until it reverses its bans on girls’ and women’s education, employment and speaking in public

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

UNICEF says 12 million at risk of sexual violence as Sudan crisis deepens

UN Security Council meets to discuss war’s toll on children as MSF secretary-general slams ‘hollow’ ceasefire calls.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025

India at UN calls for UNSC reforms, seeks transparency in subcommittees

India at the United Nations called for the reforms of the Security Council, stressing that the demand in this Chamber for reforms is "loud and clear."

Dynamite News · Feb 28, 2025

UN condemns RSF's parallel government in Sudan as 'hellscape' emerges

Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned the creation of a parallel government in Sudan by the militia group, Rapid Support Forces, and its allies. A UN envoy told them that “relentless conflicts [had] turned Sudan into a hellscape”.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2025

UNGA To Vote On Ukraine And US Resolutions

The U.N. General Assembly to vote on resolutions regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reflecting tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Top News · Feb 24, 2025

US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw

The U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that doesn't mention Moscow’s invasion

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

International staff of UN Palestinian agency forced to leave as Israel ban comes in

Aid agency says its work in West Bank and Gaza will continue

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025