UN Security Council
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of US President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is likely to be high on the agenda.
US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Rubio urges against vetoes
Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision
Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel
B'Tselem's Yuli Novak: 'Israeli gov't aims to promote Jewish supremacy over entire territory'
In a debate between Novak and UN Ambassador Danny Danon, Danon called on the Council to "issue a clear and unequivocal condemnation of the barbaric terrorist organization."
After 11 months, UNSC to convene Wednesday for official discussion on the hostages
"It is a disgrace that it has taken the Council 11 months and the brutal execution of six hostages by Hamas terrorists to finally convene this discussion," he added.
‘Kabul is Harboring Terrorists’: Rise of IS-KP in Afghanistan ‘greatest external threat’
A senior UN official warns that IS-KP, based in Afghanistan, poses a growing global threat, highlighted by recent deadly attacks in Russia and Iran.
Gaza ceasefire 'still possible' before leaving office, Biden says
The US president also confirmed during the interview that he was encouraged to drop out of the race due to concerns on his health and age.
'Israel crossed a red line': Iran FM rallies Russian, Islamic counterparts
Bagheri emphasized "that the Zionist regime has crossed the red line" and said that the "Islamic Republic of Iran has a legitimate right to defend itself."
Hezbollah, Lebanon, or Iran: Who should bear the brunt of Israel’s response? - analysis
The choices – diplomacy or waging war against Hezbollah, Lebanon, or Iran – are not mutually exclusive.
‘We live under constant existential fear': Conversation with a Syrian Druze activist
30-year-old Druze activist A recounts how regime gunmen disperse peaceful protest with gunfire.
Yaffa Ben-David escorted out of UNSC after calling for release of hostages from Hamas
Lavrov, who was chairing the meeting because Russia is the council president for July, responded: "I don't understand, speak more clearly."
Lebanese PM urges Israel to adhere to UNSC Res. 1701 as Hezbollah violates resolution
UNSC Resolution 1701 calls for a demilitarized zone between the Blue Line on Israel's border and the areas of Lebanon south of the Litani River.
Israel and Lebanon are engaged in war, all but in name - editorial
Nobody will remember that for eight months, Israel was being attacked daily by Hezbollah while being told by the US and the EU to hold tight and not make things worse.
