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UN 'working on' keeping presence in Lebanon after UNIFIL mandate expires in 2027

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon has served fulfilled peacekeeping duties between Israel and Lebanon since 1978 but finds itself caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

Euronews

Macky Sall pitches four decades of power as his UN calling card

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall closed the public hearings for candidates seeking to succeed António Guterres as United Nations secretary-general, presenting himself as a bridge-builder. He is the only African in the race and the only one of the four candidates never to have held a position within the UN.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's Macky Sall faces rare public questioning in UN leadership race

Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the organisation's New York headquarters this week, only the second time the UN has held such an open forum. Among the candidates are three from South America and one from Africa, Senegal's former president Macky Sall.

Radio France Internationale

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Ongoing wars 'not failure of UN but of member states', General Assembly President tells Euronews

The head of the United Nations' main policy-making organ responded to mounting criticism of her organisation in a Euronews interview, arguing the abuse of vetoes by key members is blocking progress.

Euronews

Has multilateralism hit a dead end? Could International organisations be collateral damage of the war in Iran?

One of the most striking aspects of the war with Iran is the extent to which it has highlighted the irrelevance of international organisations and multilateral approaches to resolving global conflicts.

The Conversation

Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait as US deadline for deal looms

One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world.

Euronews

UN to vote on watered-down resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China are key

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

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UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

How and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involved

After three weeks of war in the Middle East, it is increasingly hard to predict what might happen next. But the prospect of a prolonged conflict has obvious and serious implications for New Zealand.

The Conversation

Social Media Erupts After Melania Trump Chairs UN Security Council Meeting: 'Beyond Parody'

First Lady Melania Trump's decision to chair a United Nations Security Council meeting quickly ignited a wave of reaction on social media, with users across the political spectrum debating the optics of the moment.

Latin Times

Melania Trump Chairs UN Security Council on 'Peace' as Iran Reports 180 Dead in School Strike

Melania Trump presides over the UN Security Council, focusing on children's education and safety amidst US-Iran tensions.

International Business Times UK

India’s silence on Iran is not strategic autonomy. It looks more like strategic dependence

The war on Iran by US President Donald Trump has so far elicited two responses from India. The first was an expression of “deep concern”, along with a call for dialogue and restraint and for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. The second was a phone call…

Newslaundry

UK to chair UN Security Council amid reports Iran’s leader has been killed

Saturday is the last day that the UK holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council before handing over to the United States.

Evening Standard

Melania Trump set to make history at UN Security Council meeting

Melania Trump is set to preside over the UN Security Council meeting on Monday

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Euronews

UN Security Council warns Israeli West Bank plans threaten Gaza truce

The security council's meeting came on the eve of US President Donald Trump’s first Board of Peace gathering to discuss the future of the Palestinian territories.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper calls for more aid access to Gaza in address to Security Council

The Foreign Secretary criticised Israel’s move to shut down the operations of international aid organisations in Gaza, including Save The Children.

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper urges more aid for Gaza as children ‘freeze to death’ from winter temps

Ms Cooper further criticised Israel’s moves to shut down international aid organisations in Gaza, including Save the Children

The Independent UK

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council

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Euronews

Washington warns Tehran 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN Security Council session

Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday.

Euronews

US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ over Oreshnik launch on Ukraine

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.

The Independent UK

US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace

The United States condemned Russia’s intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s energy and other infrastructure and its use of nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile

Radio France Internationale

Macron seeks to reset France's Africa policy amid shrinking influence

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “rebalanced”, “equal-to-equal” partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France’s presence on the continent.

The Independent UK

Trump officials brief top lawmakers on Venezuela as the UN and key American allies criticize military operation

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the classified briefing ‘posed far more questions than it ever answered’

Euronews

UN Security Council criticises US over military operation in Venezuela

Several countries voiced their objection to the US’ dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday which secured Nicolas Maduro's capture in an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday.

The Conversation

Venezuela, Gaza, Ukraine: is the UN failing?

The United Nations turned 80 in October last year; a venerable age for the most significant international organisation the world has ever seen.

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