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Smoke visible near Riyadh airport after Saudi Arabia issues all-clear

A large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport after explosions and overnight alerts warned of potential danger around the Saudi capital. The alerts came amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group, which has targeted Saudi vessels and threatened key Red Sea shipping routes. The…

The Economic Times

'UNSC reform can no longer be delayed': UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS Presidency

The UN spokesperson supports Prime Minister Modi's call for Security Council reform. He stated the current structure does not reflect 21st-century global realities. BRICS nations seek a more representative and equitable international system. They advocate for greater participation of developing countries in global governance. The group also supports reforming international…

The Economic Times

BRICS Declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack, backs India's UNSC aspirations

BRICS countries condemned the 2025 Jammu and Kashmir terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The New Delhi Declaration called for zero tolerance towards terrorism and rejected double standards. Acts of terrorism were deemed criminal and unjustifiable regardless of motivation or perpetrator. BRICS reiterated commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and…

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Together, we hunted down bin Laden: US tells UNSC on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

The UN Security Council adopted its first counter-terrorism statement in five years. This statement marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. US Ambassador Mike Waltz highlighted the hunt for Osama bin Laden and other leaders. Pakistan's envoy detailed the nation's significant losses from terrorism. The council reaffirmed its…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump says he could keep Iranian oil ‘like Venezuela’ as Hormuz talks face setback

The US military, which has previously struck Iranian vessels in the region, did not issue an immediate statement

The Independent UK

Disabling cameras, ‘excessive invasive’ searches: 20 years on, Iran faces UN council over nuclear probe

The UN’s nuclear watchdog has asked the UN Security Council to hold Iran accountable for its failure to comply with safeguards designed to prevent the development of nuclear weapons, diplomatic officials said Wednesday.

The Times of India

Sudan’s military is accused of using chlorine bombs: here’s how they work and what the law says

Persistent allegations of chemical weapons use in the Sudanese civil war have recently been reinforced by new evidence.

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UN Watchdog Says Iran Is Not Cooperating With Investigation Into Uranium Traces At Undeclared Sites. It's Reporting It.

The IAEA reported Tehran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years.

International Business Times

UN nuclear watchdog board reports Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years

The U.N. atomic watchdog’s board reported Iran to the U.N. Security Council for the first time in 20 years for failure to cooperate in a long-running investigation into uranium traces detected by inspectors at various undeclared sites in Iran

The Independent UK

UN nuclear agency members draft resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council

The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution for possible consideration by the Board of Governors of the U.N. nuclear watchdog that seeks to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, diplomats say

The Independent UK

Why Israel and Turkey are trading insults and jockeying for power in neighbouring Syria

When Israeli jets struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria on August 18, Israel said the attack was meant to stop Turkish forces from deploying there to help rebuild Syria’s army.

The Conversation

Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments

Regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the Iran war as another tanker attack is reported in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

US urges new UN sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war

The United States is urging beefed up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to fighting

The Independent UK

Experts Warn US-France UN Feud Signals Deepening Rift Between Trump and Europe

The US-France UN feud escalates as US diplomats walk out of a meeting, protesting France's criticism of America's human rights record, highlighting a shift in Trump's Europe policy.

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Top U.S. Diplomat Says Visit to Haiti Was Full of 'Painful Anecdotes' as Gangs Continue to Control the Country

Mike Waltz, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, visited Haiti earlier this month. Waltz said his visit was marked by "painful anecdotes" that underscored the reality Haitians continue to face.

The Economic Times

UN not been able to move needle on Security Council reforms: India

India stated the UN Security Council's eighty-year-old structure is ill-equipped for current global challenges. The council's inability to intervene in conflicts has eroded public perception of the UN. India advocates for reforming global institutions to reflect contemporary realities and needs. The international financial architecture must also evolve to serve developing…

The Economic Times

India will prioritise rule-based maritime order, including safety of seafarers, at UNSC: Jaishankar

India launched its campaign for a UN Security Council seat for 2028-29. The nation will focus on maritime security and countering terror financing. India also champions a voice for the Global South and reformed multilateralism. Future-ready peacekeeping and addressing AI threats are key priorities. These efforts aim to secure global…

The Economic Times

India will work for secure world where voice of Global South is heard: Jaishankar

India launched its campaign for a non-permanent UNSC seat for 2028-29. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed a secure and equitable world. He highlighted the Global South's equal voice in global affairs. India advocates for UNSC reform to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities. The nation seeks greater participation in evolving global…

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EAM S Jaishankar to launch India's UNSC campaign, meet UNSG Guterres next week

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India's UNSC campaign next week. He will meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the world body's headquarters. India seeks a non-permanent seat for the 2028-29 term. Elections will occur next year amid global geopolitical shifts. India advocates for UNSC reforms and greater developing…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Tehran as mourners threaten Trump

Thousands gathered to mourn Khamenei as Trump boasts ‘one shot’ could take all the regime’s leaders ‘out’

The Independent UK

Killed while keeping the peace: UN’s blue helmets to leave behind a Lebanon in a tailspin into death and destruction

IN DEPTH: Under terms agreed by the UN Security Council, the ‘blue helmets’ will begin to withdraw from the war-torn region at the end of this year. Experts tell Oisin Mcilroy that a lack of oversight will see the area plunge further into a cycle of bloodshed

The Times of India

‘Deeply concerned’: US echoes UN fears over looming Sudan atrocities

The United States has joined the United Nations in warning that mass atrocities could soon be committed in Sudan's southern city of El-Obeid, where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups are reportedly massing troops around the besieged city amid the country's ongoing civil war.

Euronews

UN chief visits Haiti as gang violence soars and number of displaced hits 1.5 million

Guterres’ first stop was the headquarters of the new gang-suppression force, which the UN Security Council approved in September.

Euronews

UN atomic watchdog demands urgent cooperation from Iran and access to nuclear sites

The resolution comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the US having launched airstrikes against Iran early on Wednesday and Tehran firing back at countries in the region.

The Independent UK

UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites

The U.N. atomic watchdog's board has demanding that Iran fully cooperate with the agency and provide complete information about its nuclear material

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