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Despite appeals to all those involved in the stalled deal to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, “diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill”, the UN’s political affairs chief told the Security Council on Monday. more
UN: Security Council agrees to terminate UN mission in Sudan

The Security Council on Friday decided to terminate the mandate of the UN political mission in Sudan from next Monday, after Khartoum called for its immediate withdrawal last month.

Security Council authorizes ‘historic’ support mission in Haiti

In what is being hailed as an historic first, the UN Security Council on Monday authorized the deployment of an international security force to help Haiti’s national police quell su ...

Ukraine: ‘Latest attacks signal a calamitous turn’, Security Council hears

The recent wave of devastating Russian attacks targeting Odesa and other key Ukrainian port cities marks a “calamitous turn” in the 17-month war, a senior UN official told the ...

Security Council fails to reach consensus on Syria aid lifeline

New York: Life-saving assistance to millions in northwest Syria is at risk after the UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt either of two competing resolutions to extend cross-bor ...

Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations

New York: The UN political affairs chief on Thursday appealed for the Security Council to ensure reliable funding for African Union (AU) efforts towards greater peace and security on the ...

Security Council veto should be ‘very last resort’: General Assembly President

New York: One year after the General Assembly adopted its so-called “veto initiative”, Member States met on Wednesday to discuss how it could contribute to a more efficient an ...

International system crucial to countering threat of weapons diversion, Security Council hears

New York: Implementing the many global tools aimed at controlling the trade and transfer of weapons – ranging from tracing instruments, to export rules, to safe storage guidelines a ...

Diplomacy in Yemen reaches new pitch following year of relative calm, Security Council hears

New York: With the holy month of Ramadan fast approaching, warring parties in Yemen must build on relative calm across the country and the April 2022 truce – which is largely holdin ...

Ukraine issue: UN Security Council hears echoed demands to end war

New York: The UN chief told the Security Council on Friday that “we need peace” in Ukraine, calling for urgent action on multiple fronts.