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North Korea fires ballistic missile as US-South Korean drills go on

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, South Korea and Japan said, in the latest of a series of tests carried out by the nuclear-armed state since the start of this year.

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Middle East round-up: Panic, fear as new quakes hit Turkey, Syria

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

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Palestinian parties condemn PA over UN vote withdrawal

The PA reportedly withdrew a draft resolution against illegal Israeli settlements following a deal with the US.

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US Lawmakers Call On The Biden Administration To Block A UN Resolution Backing Palestine

Lawmakers pressure the Biden administration to veto a prospective PA-backed resolution at the UNSC condemning Israel

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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

PA ‘backtracks’ on UN resolution against Israel amid US pressure

The UAE, which had drafted the resolution, has dropped the vote apparently amid US pressure, reports say.

Al Jazeera

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…

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Yemeni FM: Houthis Are A Security Threat to Yemen, Region

Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak reiterated his warning against the danger posed by Houthi militias in both Yemen and the region. The top diplomat further accused Houthis of failing to prove themselves as “partners in peace.” Mubarak’s statements come ahead of a UN Security Council (UNSC) closed session on…

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UN Security Council members urge Taliban to void bans on women

Eleven members of the UNSC call on the group to reverse restrictive policies on women’s and girls’ education and work.

Al Jazeera

India's Envoy At UN Ambassador Kamboj Meets UNSG, PGA Ahead Of December UNSC Presidency

As India gears up to preside over the UN Security Council for the month of December, country’s envoy here Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as well as President of the General Assembly Csaba Korosi and discussed priorities during its presidency of the powerful body. Read on for details:

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US, Saudi Arabia Urge UNSC to Take ‘Decisive Position’ on Houthis

The UN special envoy for Yemen said he is not only trying to renew and expand the truce that expired last month but to get the warring parties to initiate talks on a path toward a settlement of the eight-year conflict. Hans Grundberg’s appeal for talks coincided with the US…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN extends Somalia arms embargo amid government dissatisfaction

Despite objections from Somali government, Security Council voted to maintain sanctions regime over al-Shabab threat.

Al Jazeera

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.

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Iran and US set for UN confrontation over Mahsa Amini protests

An Iranian intelligence report claims arrested journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini’s death were trained by the US.

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Terrorism Still Thriving Due To Funds, Resources: Jaishankar At UN Counter-Terrorism Meet

Speaking before the Informal Briefing of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, Jaishankar said, "We all know that money is the lifeblood of terrorism. Read on for details:

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UNSC Discusses Iranian Drones, Links Them to Resolution 2231

UN Security Council diplomats are examining Iran’s transfer of drones, ballistic missiles, and even military experts to support Russia’s war in Ukraine as it violates UNSC resolution 2231, which is part of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Ukrainian and western officials have affirmed that Iran is supplying…

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Key UNSC counter-terrorism committee meeting in Mumbai a 'tribute and statement' to horrific 26/11 attacks: Ruchira Kamboj

It is not very frequent that the Counter-Terrorism Committee meets outside of New York but the meeting in India will be the seventh time that this is happening.

Reuters

Analysis-Plenty of ‘fire’ but less ‘fury’ as North Korea tensions rise again

Between long-range missile launches and the looming prospect of new nuclear tests, this year has seen North Korea return to weapons activities not seen since the days of “fire and fury” in 2017.

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North Korea backs Russia's proclaimed annexations, criticises U.S. 'double standards'

North Korea supports Russia's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, accusing the United States of applying "gangster-like double standards" in interfering in other country's affairs.

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India’s abstention on Russian referenda | Officials say New Delhi has remained consistent in its push for dialogue

Officials say Indian position is consistent, continues to advocate ceasefire and dialogue

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Kharge represents status quo, I represent change, says Shashi Tharoor; President Murmu to award ‘Swachh Survekshan’ to cleanest cities today, and more

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India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’ in Ukraine

India was “deeply disturbed” by the recent events in Ukraine, India’s U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said.

The Hindu

Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story

There should be no illusion about how states view membership in the United Nations Security Council — India must realise that it is all about national interest

The Hindu

India’s Reforms Push at the U.N.

India continued to push strongly for a reformed U.N.-led multilateral system during what was a busy

The Hindu

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