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UN Security Council extends South Sudan arms embargo

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2024

AP interview: Divisions among the world's powerful nations are undermining UN efforts to end crises

The UN peacekeeping chief says deep divisions especially among the world’s most powerful nations have significantly undermined what the United Nations can do to help nations move from conflict to peace

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

Israel Pounds Gaza As UN Security Council Meets Over Deadly Strike

Israel carried out fresh strikes on Wednesday in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where its forces are battling Hamas militants, after the UN Security Council met to discuss a deadly attack that sparked global outcry.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

Don't Expect UN Peacekeepers To Stop Wars, Chief Tells AFP

The world cannot look to UN peacekeepers as a way of stopping wars, whether in Gaza or other active conflict zones, the department chief told AFP, citing the famous Blue Helmets' inherent limitations.

International Business Times · May 24, 2024

UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space

The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing space

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Putin Demotes Patrushev And Elevates Younger Allies In Kremlin

Putin reshuffles Kremlin leadership, demoting Patrushev and promoting Medvedev and Ivanov for new priorities.

Top News · May 14, 2024

Kremlin Appoints Economist As Defense Minister Amid Military Reshuffle

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu replaced by Andrei Belousov to align military spending with economy amidst Ukraine conflict. Belousov's appointment signifie...

Top News · May 13, 2024

‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?

President’s surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister’s role.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024

Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defence minister in cabinet shakeup

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office.

France 24 · May 13, 2024

The U.N. General Assembly backs the Palestinians' membership bid

The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider the Palestinians' request to become a U.N. member.

WEKU · May 10, 2024