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Middle East
UN hails new era of cooperation over Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile – but concerns persist
The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the…
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Middle East
US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding permanent ceasefire in Gaza
A draft resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza failed to pass in the UN Security Council…
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Middle East
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: US vetoes new resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire, unconditional release of hostages
The United States has vetoed a new draft resolution on Gaza, standing as the lone vote against the text which…
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Peace and Security
Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected on Tuesday to serve as non-permanent members…
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Europe
Ukraine: Hopes for peace on life support, Security Council hears
A glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine has been overshadowed by a devastating new wave of Russian attacks, UN…
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Women
Civilians ‘trapped and terrorised’: UN sounds alarm over collapse of critical protections
With more than 36,000 civilian deaths recorded in conflict zones in 2024 and sexual violence surging, senior UN officials warn…
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Europe
Security Council urged to stand firm as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces deepening crisis
A recent rise in tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina has sparked an “extraordinary crisis” as the country continues to emerge…
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Europe
Ukraine: Ceasefire a critical first step on the road to durable peace
The UN political affairs chief underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire in Ukraine in a briefing to the Security…
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Asia Pacific
DPR Korea ploughing ahead with nuclear and ballistic missile programme
A top UN official has warned that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is ramping up its nuclear and…
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Americas
Colombia: UN mission chief stresses need to advance implementation of peace deal
Colombia must harmonize peace policies and security policies, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on…
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