Tag: UNSC

Lula and Modi Call for Brazil and India to Join UN Security Council
‘We are living through a period of conflict almost reminiscent of WWII,’ the Brazilian leader pointed out. On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital following their participation in the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro. RELATED: The Global South To Lead a New Development Paradigm: […]
July 8, 2025

Iran Accuses G7 of Ignoring Israeli Aggression
Since June 13, Israeli attacks on Iran have left at least 232 dead and over 1,000 injured. On Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Affaris Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baqaei accused the Group of Seven (G7) of ignoring Israel’s blatant aggression against Iranian territory and called on permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to immediately stop […]
June 17, 2025

UN Security Council Renews 5 Non-Permanent Members
The UNSC has five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. On Thursday, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia began to assume responsibilities as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). RELATED: Russia Vetoes UNSC Draft Resolution on WMD in Outer Space Their two-year term officially started on Jan. 1. […]
January 3, 2025

Israel Not to Accept United Nations’ Calls for Restraint in Yemen
On Dec. 27, the UN stated that Israeli forces bombed civilian infrastructure at Sana’a airport and Al Hodeida port. As he entered a meeting of the Security Council on Monday, Israeli ambassador Danny Danon said his country will not accept calls for restraint from the United Nations. RELATED: United Nations Condemns Israeli Aggression in Yemen […]
December 30, 2024

UN Security Council to Hold Special Session on Middle East
Previously, Iran fired about 180 missiles at Israel after the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon killed Hezbollah leader Nasrallah. On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss the situation in the Middle East following Iran’s response to Israel’s aggressions against Palestine and Lebanon. RELATED: Israeli Army Kills 90 […]
October 2, 2024

UN Supports Mission to Intervene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The initiative for the resolution came from Sierra Leone and France.
August 8, 2024

Hamas Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza
Nevertheless, the Palestine resistance will reject any attempt to change the demographics or reduce the area of the Strip. On Monday, the Palestinian Resistance Movement (Hamas) welcomed the content of the resolution whereby the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) demands a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the total withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces. […]
June 11, 2024

US Gaza Ceasefire Resolution to Be Discussed at Security Council
Under the U.S. proposal, Israel would withdraw from Gaza population centers and Hamas would free hostels. On Sunday, the United States asked the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to vote on the final version of its draft resolution to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages. The vote is expected to […]
June 10, 2024

US-Europe Divisions Deepen Over Palestinian Statehood Issue
On Wednesday, Norway, Ireland and Spain decided to recognize Palestine as a state, marking a significant shift in European policy more than seven months into the current Israeli offensive against Gaza. RELATED: WFP: Gaza Humanitarian Operations Are About to Collapse However, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan dismissed the three nations’ move as “unilateral recognition”, […]
May 23, 2024

Russia Vetoes UNSC Draft Resolution on WMD in Outer Space
On Wednesday, Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution on the placement of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in outer space. RELATED: NATO Drills Near Russian Border Increase Risks of Conflict The draft resolution, tabled by the United States and Japan, won the support of 13 out of 15 UNSC members. Russia, which […]