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
Jordan, Egypt say Israel must abide by UN Security Council resolution on Gaza
The joint press conference took place shortly after an international conference discussing humanitarian response to Gaza concluded in Jordan.
US hopeful after Hamas says ready to negotiate hostage deal
Hamas accepted the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and is ready to negotiate over the details, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday.
UNSC approves resolution backing hostage deal in 14-0 vote, Hamas agrees to work with mediators
The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting Biden's three-phase hostage deal, with Hamas ready to work with mediators despite not formally accepting the deal yet.
Russia, China wrangle with US over UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire plan
Biden laid out a three-phase ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip a week ago that he described as an Israeli initiative.
US lays out hostage deal details in expanded UNSC resolution
“We have this rare opportunity to reach an immediate ceasefire that ultimately could lead to an end to this war," Matthew Miller told reporters.
EU, IAEA to go after Iran for first time in 18 months despite US opposition
The US government is reportedly opposed to confronting Iran at this stage because of a mix of concern that Tehran might escalate the situation into a crisis.
France says conditions for recognizing Palestine as state not met yet - foreign minister
The US believes a Palestinian state should be achieved through negotiations and not unilateral recognition, and has the power of veto at the United Nations.
Ukraine examines N.Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis
In addition to providing North Korea with an opportunity to test missiles, Russia has taken steps that will make it harder for the United Nations to monitor sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in 2006.
UN General Assembly vote on a Palestinian statehood may affect US funding
The UN General Assembly may vote on recognizing Palestinians as full members, likely gaining approval despite concerns, affecting US funding and statehood.
Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel
Explosions were heard last Friday over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources said was an Israeli attack. However, Tehran played down the incident and said it had no plans for retaliation.