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Germany fails to gain seat on UN Security Council

In secret ballots cast by the General Assembly for the European seats, Portugal and Austria received 134 and 131 votes respectively, while Germany received 104.

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Kyrgyzstan calls for more Asian, African and Latin American seats on UN Security Council

As he announced his country's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev called for its reform to include greater representation from Asia, Africa and South America.

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China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: FM Wang Yi

China backs Pakistan's role in mediating between the United States and Iran. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated support for active mediation by Pakistan and other nations. He emphasized that negotiations between the US and Iran are crucial for peace. Wang met with Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss…

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India calls out Pakistan's 'long-tainted record of genocidal acts' at UNSC

India has strongly criticized Pakistan at the UN Security Council. India highlighted Pakistan's history of genocidal acts. It stated that Pakistan attempts to hide its internal failures through violence. India also pointed to Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, which caused civilian casualties. These actions demonstrate Pakistan's disregard for international law and…

The Economic Times

Hamas to blame for lack of progress on phase two of ceasefire, Board of Peace report says

Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce.

Euronews

Without meaningful reform, effectiveness and credibility of UN will remain constrained: Jaishankar at BRICS

India is strongly advocating for major changes in global institutions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the United Nations needs reforms, including an expanded Security Council, to remain effective. He emphasized that current global governance structures are outdated. India also seeks restructuring of international financial and trading systems. Reforms…

The Economic Times

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: 10 killed and at least 67 injured in one of Moscow’s largest aerial strikes

Dnipro hit in repeated waves, with fears that more victims could be trapped under rubble

The Independent UK

Haiti's new UN-backed gang-fighting force exceeds funding expectations

The new U.N.-backed international force charged with combating Haiti’s violent gangs has received more pledges than the 5,500 military and police it is seeking, and Chadian troops have already deployed in the capital, Port-au-Prince

The Independent UK

Has multilateralism hit a dead end? Could International organisations be collateral damage of the war in Iran?

One of the most striking aspects of the war with Iran is the extent to which it has highlighted the irrelevance of international organisations and multilateral approaches to resolving global conflicts.

The Conversation

Why UN Security Council Failed to Act on Strait of Hormuz: Russia, China and France's Triple Resistance Exposed

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz after resistance from France diluted the text

International Business Times UK

Iran claims to shoot down second F-35 – the most advanced fighter jet America has, says the pilot didn’t make it out

CENTCOM didn’t confirm this.

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French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action", ahead of a scheduled vote on a draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that ended up being postponed.

Euronews

US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast

A likely strike by the United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

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Two UN peacekeepers killed after explosion in southern Lebanon

Unifil has launched an investigation into the deaths

The Independent UK

Women and girls around the world need help from the UK – not just words of encouragement

COMMENT: It is getting increasingly hard to square the encouraging rhetoric from the government over the rights of women and girls with the reality of what is happening on the ground, writes Sarah Champion, chair of parliament’s International Development Committee

The Mary Sue

“What’s this SNL sketch?” Melania Trump Presiding Over the UN Security Council Meeting Raises Eyebrows

An embarrassing spectacle

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump Chairs UN Security Council on 'Peace' as Iran Reports 180 Dead in School Strike

Melania Trump presides over the UN Security Council, focusing on children's education and safety amidst US-Iran tensions.

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Irish Government accused of ‘soft-pedalling’ response to US strikes on Iran

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet US President Donald Trump on March 17.

The Independent UK

Melania Trump tells children ‘I hope soon peace will be yours’ as more than 100 students reported dead amid strikes on Iran

Melania Trump’s remarks come after Iran reported more than 100 schoolchildren died in an airstrike

The Conversation

Neither preemptive nor legal, US-Israeli strikes on Iran have blown up international law

The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran represent a further erosion of the international legal order. Under international law, these attacks are neither preemptive nor lawful.

The Independent UK

Melania Trump set to make history at UN Security Council meeting

Melania Trump is set to preside over the UN Security Council meeting on Monday

The Independent UK

Yvette Cooper urges more aid for Gaza as children ‘freeze to death’ from winter temps

Ms Cooper further criticised Israel’s moves to shut down international aid organisations in Gaza, including Save the Children

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper calls for more aid access to Gaza in address to Security Council

The Foreign Secretary criticised Israel’s move to shut down the operations of international aid organisations in Gaza, including Save The Children.

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International humanitarian law is at risk – but it still carries weight

A study says IHL is at ‘critical breaking point’ amid horrendous violations in Gaza, Sudan and elsewhere. But to declare its demise would be premature

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