The Latest Breaking News from the United Nations Security Council

The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza, as Washington leads an intense diplomatic campaign to push Hamas to accept the proposal.

One of Israel’s worst attacks kills at least 274 Palestinians at Nuseirat camp, leaving hospitals struggling to cope.

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full UN member state, several diplomatic sources have told AFP. Amid Israel's military offensive in Gaza, the Palestinians in early April revived a membership application first made to the world body in 2011, though the…

Global leaders urge Israel to show restraint after Iran's military attack to prevent escalation. UN calls for de-escalation.

Iran launched an unprecedented barrage of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel over the weekend. Israel and allies shot down nearly all of the weapons. Israel called for sanctions on Iran.

UN Security Council refers Palestinian UN membership application to committee for thorough evaluation, a significant step in addressing the Israeli-Palesti...

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India will definitely get permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council as there is a feeling in the world that it should get the position

Russia's veto in the UN Security Council raises concerns about North Korea's nuclear program and the complexities of international diplomacy.

The Security Council voted 14-0 in favor of a resolution demanding a cease-fire through the end of Ramadan in two weeks. The United States abstained from the vote, allowing the measure to pass.