The Latest Breaking News from UN Security Council

UN Security Council voices ‘dismay’ over Israeli settlements

Watered-down statement replaces draft resolution that would have explicitly condemned Israel’s settlement activities.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

US says UN Security Council silence on North Korea is dangerous

The United States proposed on Monday that the U.N. Security Council condemn North Korea's ballistic missile launches and encourage Pyongyang to engage in diplomacy, warning that the 15-member body's failure to respond had become dangerous.

Reuters · Feb 20, 2023

UN Council OKs Watered-down Statement on Israel Settlements

The UN Security Council unanimously approved a watered-down statement strongly opposing Israel’s continued construction and expansion of settlements Monday. The vote came after high-stakes negotiations by the Biden administration succeeded in derailing a legally binding resolution that would have demanded a halt to Israeli settlement activity. The Palestinian-backed draft resolution…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

No UN vote Monday on Israel settlements - diplomats

The United Arab Emirates told the U.N. Security Council that it will not call a vote on Monday on a draft resolution demanding Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory," according to a note seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Feb 19, 2023

Palestinians to suspend U.N. Security Council vote on Israel settlements after U.S. pressure

The U.N. Security Council will instead put out a presidential statement denouncing Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Axios · Feb 19, 2023

US criticism of Israeli settlements is ‘meaningless’: Analysts

Washington says it is ‘deeply troubled’ by settlement expansion but rejects UN efforts to denounce Israeli policies.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023

North Korea Threatens Military Action as South, US Plan Drills

North Korea threatened on Friday an "unprecedentedly persistent, strong" response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual military exercises as part of efforts to fend off the North's growing nuclear and missile threats. The North's foreign ministry accused the United States of stoking tension and of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

UN Security Council Renews Sanctions on Houthis

The UN Security Council extended the sanctions imposed on Yemen until Nov. 15, including the arms embargo on several Houthi leaders, classified as a terrorist entity under UN Resolution 2624. The Council also extended the mandate of the panel of experts tasked with managing the sanctions until Dec. 15. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2023

Scoop: U.S. weighs further steps against West Bank settlements after Israeli announcement

Israel's decision to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank came despite strong objections from the Biden adminstration.

Axios · Feb 15, 2023

Britain Provides UN with Evidence on Iran's Arms Violation

The British government on Tuesday said it presented evidence proving Iran has violated UN resolutions on the proliferation of weapons and linking the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the smuggling of weapon systems in violation of a UN Security Council Resolution. In a statement, the British Defense Ministry said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023