Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions The US vote against Ukraine and Europe’s UN resolution reflects larger policy changes of the Trump administration. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2025
The US ambassador to the UN is tasked with doing a careful dance between Washington and the world New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican, is set to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 16, 2025, as part of her confirmation process to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The Conversation · Jan 16, 2025
Warning North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia ‘in months’ Kim Jong Un vowed his country would ‘invariably support’ Russia’s war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach ‘national ceasefire’. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024
First Thing: Kamala Harris calls for ‘new generation of leadership’ VP addresses crowd from site of Trump’s speech before deadly January 6 attack. Plus, a lost Maya city is found The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
Israeli airstrike on Beit Lahiya kills 93, says Gaza rescue agency Medical staff and emergency services say those killed in the attack include many women and children The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024
US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aidMiddle East live: latest updates The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024
First Thing: Hurricane Milton slams into Florida as nearly 3 million without power Joe Biden calls it the ‘storm of the century.’ Plus, US urges Israel to urgently address ‘catastrophic’ Gaza conditions The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024
At least 22 people killed in deadliest Israeli strike on central Beirut since start of war, officials say – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can read our latest report from the region here and all our Middle East coverage here. The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024
UN agency for Palestinians warns Gaza aid work may 'disintegrate' if Israeli legislation passes The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees is warning that if pending Israeli legislation is adopted, all humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank may “disintegrate.” The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024
US would not support Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, says Biden Top Israeli diplomat at UN warns his country’s retaliation for Iranian missile attack will be heavier than Tehran ‘could ever have imagined’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024
Hezbollah battles Israeli forces as Lebanon attacks continue Israel announces death of several soldiers as UNSC members meet to discuss Iran’s missile attack against Israel. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2024
US announces $424m in Sudan aid amid pleas to stop ‘senseless’ war American envoy to UN urges humanitarian pause and says international community ‘cannot simply look away’ The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024
UN chief urges divided nations to approve blueprint to address global challenges from climate to AI The United Nations chief is urging the world’s divided nations to compromise and approve a blueprint to address global challenges from conflicts and climate change to artificial intelligence and reforming the U.N. and global financial institutions The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024 UN General Assembly To Vote On Call For End To Israeli Occupation UN member states were set to vote Wednesday on a push by the Palestinians to formally demand an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within 12 months.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024 Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel will do 'whatever is necessary' to bring home north border residents Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that returning residents evacuated from Israel’s north due to cross-border fighting with Hezbollah is now an official war goal
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024 US airs frustration with Israel's military about strikes in Gaza The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has accused Israel’s military of striking schools, humanitarian workers and civilians in Gaza
Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2024 US backs two permanent seats for Africa on UN Security Council The US has thrown its weight behind creating two permanent seats for African states on the United Nations Security Council, and one rotating seat for small island developing states. Years of talks about reforming the council have led nowhere, and many doubt whether US backing will be enough to spur…
Top News · Sep 13, 2024 US Supports Adding African Seats On UN Security Council The U.S. supports adding African and small island nation seats on the U.N. Security Council, aiming to modernize and enhance representation.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024 US backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council The United States says it will support the addition of two new permanent seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council for African nations
International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024 US Calls For Africa To Get Two Permanent UN Security Council Seats The United States called Thursday for two permanent seats on the UN Security Council to be reserved for African nations, alongside a rotating seat for small developing island nations.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024 US tells UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire ‘in sight’ ahead of Cairo talks The US insists, despite evidence to the contrary, that Netanyahu has agreed to a proposal to suspend the war.
Latin Times · Jul 23, 2024 Tensions rise within Haiti's new ruling group with 'near fight' between PM and high-ranking official Prime Minister Garry Conille's relationship with the presidential council tasked with paving the way toward elections has been described as "strained"
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024 US ambassador visits Haiti to meet new leaders and Kenyan police helping to curb gang violence The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has traveled to Haiti to meet leaders of the new transitional government and the Kenyan police who are the vanguard of a U.N.-backed force meant to help curb widespread gang violence
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024 US announces $203 million in new aid to war-torn Sudan amid major humanitarian crisis The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has announced nearly $203 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan