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UN likely to vote Monday on call for Israel to stop settlements -diplomats

The United Nations Security Council is considering a draft resolution, seen by Reuters on Wednesday, that would demand Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory."

Reuters

U.S. urges U.N. vote to approve more aid access to Syria via Turkey

The United States on Sunday called for the United Nations Security Council to "vote immediately" to authorize the delivery of U.N. aid to rebel-held northwest Syria through more border crossings from Turkey after last week's deadly earthquake.

Reuters

Frustration at UN ahead of likely row with Russia on Syria aid

The United Nations Security Council will next week discuss if it will allow the UN to deliver aid to rebel-held northwest Syria through more than one Turkish border crossing following Monday's devastating earthquake - a move Russia does not think is needed.

Reuters

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Roger Waters says Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine was ‘not unprovoked’

NEW YORK — Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters addressed the United Nations Security Council Wednesday, where he called for an end to the war in Ukraine without seeming to take a side.

Tribune News Service

Zelensky Promises 'Everything Necessary' to Defend Soledar from Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed that Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut and Soledar in the east will be armed with everything they need to keep Russian troops at bay in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. Kyiv said its troops were fighting to retain control of the now-battered industrial…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat

China’s new foreign minister has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council during his visit to Ethiopia

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U.N. Security Council members stress Al Aqsa mosque status quo

U.N. Security Council members voiced concern on Thursday and stressed the need to maintain a status quo at the Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, days after Israel's new far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir briefly visited the site.

Reuters

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Ukraine Calls for Russia's Removal from Security Council

Ukraine called on Monday for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and accused it of violating international law. "Ukraine calls on the member states of the UN... to deprive the Russian Federation of its status as a permanent member of the UN…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Canada condemns N.Korean arms sale to Russia's Wagner Group -statement

Canada on Friday condemned what it said were North Korean arms deliveries to Russia, saying Pyongyang's transaction with the private military company the Wagner Group "clearly violates international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions."

Reuters

Myanmar junta figures attend Bangkok talks

Thailand hosted a regional meeting on Thursday to discuss the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, which included a rare international appearance by three junta ministers, but several key players from Asean did not attend.

Bangkok Post

U.N. Security Council eases weapons embargo on DR Congo

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday eased a weapons embargo meant to stem rebel fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and renewed a peacekeeping mission there for another year.

Reuters

U.N. Security Council exempts aid efforts from sanctions

The United Nations Security Council on Friday gave humanitarian efforts a blanket exemption from U.N. sanctions, addressing aid groups' concerns about the impact of overcompliance with such measures on their work.

Reuters

Freezing Ukraine gradually restores power after Russian strikes on grid

Ukrainian authorities on Friday gradually restored power, aided by the reconnection of the country's four nuclear plants, but millions of people were still in the dark after the most devastating Russian air strikes of the war.

Reuters

Zelenskiy appeals to UN Security Council over Russian strikes on infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday to take action to stop Russian air strikes targeting vital infrastructure that have once again plunged Ukrainian cities into darkness and cold as winter sets in.

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Ukraine seeks urgent meeting of U.N. Security Council over Russia strikes

Ukraine will request an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the latest Russian strikes against power-generating facilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday.

Reuters

U.S. calls for U.N. Security Council president's statement on North Korea missiles

The United States called on Monday for a United Nations Security Council presidential statement to hold North Korea accountable for its missile tests after Pyongyang's launch last week of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Security Council to discuss North Korea on Monday

The United Nations Security Council will discuss North Korea in a meeting on Monday at the request of the United States after Pyongyang tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the US mainland. A senior US administration official said earlier that North Korea's latest missile test earlier on…

Reuters

Brazil's Lula says UN Security Council needs to change

Brazil President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday that the United Nations Security Council needs to change, with the need to have more members representing all the continents.

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Russia fails at U.N. in bid for Ukraine, U.S. bioweapons inquiry

Russia failed on Wednesday to get the United Nations Security Council to establish a formal inquiry into its accusation that the United States and Ukraine have biological weapons programs in Ukraine, a claim that Washington and Kyiv deny.

Zenger

Israel Blames Rising West Bank Casualties On Palestinian Terror During UN Security Council

Several members of the United Nations Security Council have expressed alarm over the rising number of Palestinian casualties

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Behind India’s criticism of UNSC, immediate factors, an old grouse

India’s critical remarks about the failure of the United Nations Security Council in proscribing Pakistan-based terror entities – involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attack – can be seen with a rear view into the last few decades as much as within a shorter frame of recent months.

Reuters

Russia raises accusation at U.N. of Ukraine 'dirty bomb' plans

Russia on Tuesday took its accusation that Ukraine was preparing to use a dirty bomb - an explosive device laced with radioactive material - to the United Nations Security Council, voicing its concerns during a closed-door meeting of the 15-member body.

Reuters

Russia to raise Ukraine 'dirty bomb' accusation at U.N., diplomats say

Russia plans to raise at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday its accusation that Ukraine is planning a "dirty bomb" attack, diplomats said.

Miami Herald

Security Council adopts sanctions against Haiti gangs, including leader known as ‘Barbecue’

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously agreed to clamp down on illicit arms sales and violent criminal armed groups in Haiti by imposing a travel ban, arms embargo and asset freeze on gang leaders — and anyone engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of…

WEKU

Nations consider sending troops to Haiti, despite troubled past foreign intervention

The U.S. and Mexico proposed to the United Nations Security Council a "non-U.N." force for Haiti to help the country resolve deepening crises, but countries are cautious given prior harmful efforts.

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