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Present UNSC does not reflect today's reality: UNGA President

The Security Council has progressively been unable to take decisions in recent years to strengthen global peace and security, UNGA President Dennis Francis said at a media briefing shortly after holding talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

The Hindu

Haiti Homicides Double, 'Difficult To Overstate' Crisis: UN Chief

Homicides in Haiti more than doubled last year as the Caribbean nation faced a worsening "multidimensional crisis," with gangs using kidnappings and sexual violence to steadily gain territory, a UN report said Tuesday.

International Business Times

India not having permanent seat on UNSC is ‘absurd’: Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk has said it is “absurd” that India does not have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council despite being the most populous country on Earth, as he called for an overhaul of the United Nations (UN) organs.

The Hindu

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UNSC must be expanded with inclusion of India, Brazil: Former Belgium Prime Minister

Former Belgium Prime Minister Yveus Leterme has strongly advocated for the permanent inclusion of India in the UNSC, asserting that such a move will enhance the council’s legitimacy and representation.

The Hindu

Red Sea crisis: expert unpacks Houthi attacks and other security threats

Recent attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi militia in the Red Sea have put the vital shipping region in the spotlight. The Yemen-based rebels claim to be targeting Israeli-linked vessels, in protest at Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. The UN Security Council recently passed a resolution demanding an immediate…

The Conversation

An international body will need to oversee AI regulation, but we need to think carefully about what it looks like

Artificial intelligence (AI) will have serious societal impact globally. So it is more urgent than ever that state leaders cooperate to regulate the technology.

The Conversation

Why Is South Africa Taking Israel To Court For Genocide? The Historic Moment, Explained

“Israel deployed 6,000 bombs per week … UN chiefs have described [Gaza] as a graveyard for children. Nothing will stop the suffering, except an order from this court.”

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Red Sea crisis: UN security council demands immediate end to Houthi attacks

Resolution calling for cessation of attacks on shipping vessels by Yemen’s Houthis adopted despite abstentions from Russia and China

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687

As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

UN Demands 'Immediate' End To Attacks On Red Sea Trade

The United Nations raised the alarm on Wednesday over increasing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, blamed by Western countries on Houthi rebels, and the risk of escalation in the region.

International Business Times

Russia Accuses Kyiv Of 'Terrorist' Attack On Belgorod Civilians

Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of conducting a "terrorist attack" on civilians in Belgorod and using widely prohibited cluster munitions, making the claim during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council requested by Moscow.

International Business Times

IDF expands operations in southern Gaza; urgent humanitarian access needed

Get the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war as the IDF expands its operations in Gaza. Follow the diplomatic efforts and humanitarian concerns in this e...

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UN Security Council resolution passed to provide humanitarian aid for Gaza

Discover the intense negotiations and behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the UN Security Council's resolution on Gaza, as aid and support are at stake.

France 24

UN Security Council resolution calls for more aid to Gaza, not end to hostilities

A UN Security Council resolution on Friday called for increased humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip amid reports of widespread hunger but stopped short of calling for a cessation in hostilities. Meanwhile, Israeli forces said they were widening their ground offensive with a new push into central Gaza. Read our…

International Business Times

Israel Bombs More Gaza Targets As Envoy Seeks Truce

The Israeli army said Thursday it bombed scores of targets in the Gaza Strip as diplomats pressed on with efforts to halt the fighting that Hamas says has killed 20,000 people in the Palestinian territory.

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International Business Times

Israel Orders More Gaza Evacuations As Envoys Seek Truce

Israel has ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza's main city as diplomats pressed on with efforts to secure a pause in the war that Hamas says has claimed 20,000 lives.

International Business Times

World Waits On US As Security Council Gaza Resolution Stalled

The UN Security Council on Thursday will try once again to pass a resolution calling for a halt in fighting between Israel and Hamas after previous efforts to win Washington's backing fell short.

The Independent UK

Live updates | Talks on Gaza cease-fire and freeing more hostages as Hamas leader is in Egypt

The top leader of Hamas is in Egypt for talks on halting the war in Gaza and securing the release of at least some of the estimated 129 Israeli captives held there

France 24

Netanyahu rules out Gaza ceasefire until 'elimination' of Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there would be no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip until the "elimination" of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The announcement came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was in Cairo for talks aimed at brokering a new truce. A UN Security Council vote on…

The Guardian - US

Biden administration policy differences reportedly behind delay in Gaza ceasefire vote at UN

Work continues on UN security council text of resolution that the US could at least abstain on, as Qatar says hostage talks have been ‘positive’

International Business Times

UN Security Council Struggles To Speak With One Voice On Gaza

The UN Security Council is struggling to find a unified voice on the war in Gaza, recently swapping a call for a "lasting cessation of hostilities" with a draft resolution demanding the fighting's "suspension."

International Business Times

Israel Bombs Gaza As UN Weighs New Ceasefire Call

Israel launched more deadly strikes on Gaza Tuesday as the UN Security Council was due to vote on another ceasefire demand and concern mounted over the conflict's impact on global shipping.

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