The Latest Breaking News from the UN Security Council

A resolution brought forward by Iran’s allies – Russia and China – at the UN Security Council level to delay “snapback sanctions” triggered by the UK, France and Germany over Tehran’s nuclear programme failed to pass on Friday.

The US president accused Vladimir Putin of ‘bad leadership’ during an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, told AFP Monday that diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program were at a "difficult juncture" but dialogue would continue.

The broad condemnation comes as Putin offers Trump a nuclear deal in a bid to limit the arsenals of both countries

Yvette Cooper addressed the UN Security Council for the first time as Foreign Secretary.

Global powers ensured aid during civil wars in Syria and Sudan. We need a ‘Lifeline Rafah’ or more people will starve, says Moazzam Malik, CEO of Save the Children

The key questions answered as UK recognition of the state of Palestine triggers a fresh international row

The Government announced plans at the start of the year to reduce aid spending to 0.3% of national income to fund greater defence spending.

Arab, Muslim leaders gather in Qatar to condemn Israeli attack in Doha and warn Gaza war is a campaign of extermination.

Compromise plan sees Arab states condemning 7 October attacks in return for clear UN support for a Palestinian state

French President Emmanuel Macron said France will send three Rafale fighter jets to help protect Polish airspace after Warsaw accused Russia of launching a drone raid. France has also summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident, as the UN Security Council prepares for an emergency meeting on Friday.