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Iran’s response to UNSC meeting: “Another display of hypocrisy; Resolution 2231 has expired” Pars Today07:51
Kyrgyzstan presents its candidacy for non-permanent UN Security Council seat at reception in New York Akipress03:55
UN Security Council renews South Sudan sanctions Anadolu Agency05:10
UN Security Council to convene on Lebanon crisis Yeni Şafak20:58
Israel expands Lebanon ground offensive to hit Hezbollah Channel 419:27
Lebanese Foreign Ministry: We received French notification regarding an emergency security council session Iraqi News Agency16:14
Israeli diplomat mocks Macron amid France’s push for UN Security Council meeting on Lebanon Anadolu Agency16:08

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Iranian President Congratulates Kyrgyzstan on UN Security Council Seat Iranian Labour News Agency23:26 12-Jun-26

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The UK will continue to work with others to secure the Mechanism’s legacy in the delivery of justice for the victims of … GOV.UK (Press Release)17:02 12-Jun-26

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Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals The U.S. Mission to the United Nations16:34 12-Jun-26

UN Security Council Voices Support for Syria’s Stability Levant2415:48 12-Jun-26

Slovakia Expands Cooperation in East Africa Radio Slovakia International13:53 12-Jun-26

Djibouti and Subsea Cable Security: The Geopolitics of Digital Infrastructure Horn Review12:55 12-Jun-26

Kazakhstan’s Tokayev calls Kyrgyz UN Security Council seat historic milestone Trend News Agency10:10 12-Jun-26

Remarks on UNAMA by China's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Fu Cong at the UN Security Council Briefing Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China09:09 12-Jun-26

Explaining the Philippines’ Defeat in the UN Security Council Election The Diplomat08:17 12-Jun-26

Qatar reaffirms readiness to advance Middle East peace The Peninsula07:50 12-Jun-26

Western Coalition and Multinational Bodies Coordinate Decisive Push Against Iranian Regime National Council of Resistance of Iran07:35 12-Jun-26

Sustainable peace, security in ME requires end to aggression Mehr News Agency07:09 12-Jun-26

Where Is the World Headed Without Consensus in Security Council? Nournews05:39 12-Jun-26

Our navy's work in the Mediterranean shows importance of triple lock Irish Examiner01:05 12-Jun-26

In the last 7 days

In a letter to the Security Council, Frente POLISARIO strongly condemns Moroccan criminal acts against Sahrawi civilians Sahara Press Service23:50 11-Jun-26

Qatar reaffirms readiness to advance lasting M-E peace with UN, partners Qatar Tribune22:53 11-Jun-26

UNFPA, Iraqi Youth Ministry Discuss Development of National Youth Empowerment Plan Iraqi News Agency21:19 11-Jun-26

EU Statement – UN Security Council: Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East European External Action Service15:30 11-Jun-26

Syria Promotes Dialogue-Driven Vision for Regional Stability Levant2415:30 11-Jun-26

Oman tells Security Council that addressing root causes of conflicts is a prerequisite for peace Times of Oman14:02 11-Jun-26

Saudi Arabia reaffirms Palestine as Arab World’s central cause at UN Security Council Saudi Gazette13:46 11-Jun-26

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X.… The Times of India13:30 11-Jun-26

Qatar reaffirms readiness to advance lasting Middle East peace with UN, Partners Gulf Times11:40 11-Jun-26

'In tune with new realities': India pledges $2.5 million to Palestine The Times of India08:06 11-Jun-26

Chinese envoy calls for political solutions, holistic approach to advance peace in Middle East Global Times07:44 11-Jun-26

'Exercise restraint, prioritise safety of civilians': India condemns attack on merchant… The Times of India07:15 11-Jun-26

UNSC on Afghanistan: Engagement and Sanctions Relief The Kabul Times06:36 11-Jun-26

Firmly opposed to attacks on merchant shipping: India tells UNSC amid ongoing Iran conflict The Hindu05:02 11-Jun-26

U.N. Security Council Holds Meeting on Middle East Conflicts C-Span (Video)03:48 11-Jun-26

U.N. Security Council Holds Meeting on the Middle East, Part 2 C-Span (Video)23:14 10-Jun-26

It's Time to Hold Iran Accountable at the UN Voice of America22:11 10-Jun-26

Pakistan hits back at Delhi and Kabul at UN, defends strikes on terror infrastructure Pakistan Today21:51 10-Jun-26

International coalition calls for protection of UNRWA amid Israel's ‘unprecedented campaign’ Anadolu Agency21:49 10-Jun-26

Arab Group at UN Security Council calls on Israel to withdraw from recently occupied Syrian… Anadolu Agency21:37 10-Jun-26

Some UN Security Council members warn of wider Middle East war as US points finger at Iran Anadolu Agency19:49 10-Jun-26

Tetteh briefs African Peace and Security Council on developments in Libya The Libya Observer19:26 10-Jun-26

UN Security Council calls on “Israel” to respect Syria sovereignty and unity Syrian Arab News Agency18:55 10-Jun-26

U.N. Security Council Holds Meeting on the Middle East, Part 1 C-Span (Video)18:30 10-Jun-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Open Debate on “Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East: Mediation and… The U.S. Mission to the United Nations18:16 10-Jun-26

Statement by the Delegation of the European Union and the Diplomatic Missions of EU Member… European External Action Service18:08 10-Jun-26

Secretary-General Urges Security Council to ‘Rally World’ to Use UN Charter Tools to Settle Disputes Peacefully United Nations (Press Release)18:07 10-Jun-26

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2026 GOV.UK (Press Release)17:25 10-Jun-26

Devastation and suffering in the Middle East must act as a powerful reminder of the very purpose of the Security… GOV.UK (Press Release)17:15 10-Jun-26

UN chief warns of 'full resumption of conflict' as Middle East pulled 'deeper into crisis' Anadolu Agency16:03 10-Jun-26

Opinion: Why the Next Head of UNAMA Should Come from Central Asia The Times of Central Asia16:03 10-Jun-26

Djuric: Violation of UNSCR 1244 undermines rights of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs, Serbia Tanjug12:54 10-Jun-26

First Global Course for Young Diplomats - views and work of Slovenian diplomacy Republic of Slovenia (Press Release)12:17 10-Jun-26

U.S. Tells UN Russia’s War Against Ukraine Has Become a Strategic Failure Freedom12:03 10-Jun-26

China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions, has made solemn representations to EU on multiple occasions: FM on… Global Times09:49 10-Jun-26

UNSC meeting on nuclear issue as ‘another display of hypocrisy’: Iran Tabnak09:46 10-Jun-26

Germany's UN setback was a disaster in the making for a long time TRT World09:24 10-Jun-26

Pakistan urges restraint, diplomacy at UN amid renewed US-Iran hostilities Pakistan Today08:05 10-Jun-26

Iran’s response to UNSC meeting: “Another display of hypocrisy; Resolution 2231 has expired” Pars Today07:51 10-Jun-26

Tehran slams Security Council nuclear meeting as hypocrisy Mehr News Agency07:39 10-Jun-26

Pakistan accuses India of fuelling proxy conflict Pakistan Today07:34 10-Jun-26

US Blocks Pakistan-China Bid At UN to Designate Bla, Majeed Brigade As Terrorist Entities Outlook India06:35 10-Jun-26

Iran Calls for Unfreezing Afghan Assets at UN Security Council Session on Afghanistan The Kabul Times05:54 10-Jun-26

US Blocks Pakistan, China’s Bid at UNSC to Blacklist Bla, Majeed Brigade Outlook India05:45 10-Jun-26

US blocks China, Pak's bid to have UNSC designate Bla as terrorist organisation Hindustan Times05:31 10-Jun-26

Threats of force or imposition of war will only push the Iranian nuclear issue and Middle East situation into dangerous … Global Times04:25 10-Jun-26

The full and effective implementation of reinstated UN sanctions on Iran remains essential: UK statement at the UN… GOV.UK (Press Release)21:56 9-Jun-26

Explanation of Position on a Procedural Vote Preceding a UN Security Council Briefing on Nonproliferation and Iran The U.S. Mission to the United Nations21:55 9-Jun-26

Analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring and NPT Safeguards Reports — June 2026 Foundation for Defense of Democracies21:33 9-Jun-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Nonproliferation and Iran The U.S. Mission to the United Nations21:25 9-Jun-26

China’s role in the international order The Hindu20:24 9-Jun-26

“Russia spits in our faces” and the UN pretends it’s “just rain” – UN envoy reports May… Euromaidan Press19:16 9-Jun-26

Saudi FM congratulates Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago on election to UN Security Council Saudi Gazette18:30 9-Jun-26

Disagreements Over UNAMA’s Role Surface at UN Security Council TOLOnews.com17:11 9-Jun-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Central African Region The U.S. Mission to the United Nations17:10 9-Jun-26

Afghanistan at UNSC: Support for Engagement, Criticism of Restrictions TOLOnews.com16:41 9-Jun-26

LIVE: UN Security Council meeting on Iran AP News - YouTube16:30 9-Jun-26

The UK is deeply concerned about the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and neighbouring countries: UK statement at the UN… GOV.UK (Press Release)15:50 9-Jun-26

EU calls for full enforcement of UN Resolution 1701, respect for Lebanon's sovereignty Anadolu Agency13:09 9-Jun-26

Opinion: From the Indo-Pacific to the Eurasian Heartland – What Kyrgyzstan’s UNSC Win Reveals The Times of Central Asia11:14 9-Jun-26

Tapi can help stabilize Afghanistan's economy - Turkmen representative at UN Trend News Agency09:58 9-Jun-26

China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions, says FM on EU to allow ships in Mediterranean to inspect, detain tankers… Global Times09:44 9-Jun-26

Putin refuses direct talks with Kyiv The New Voice of Ukraine08:34 9-Jun-26

Iran urges unconditional release of Afghanistan frozen assets Mehr News Agency08:22 9-Jun-26

U.S. calls Russia’s war on Ukraine strategic disaster The New Voice of Ukraine08:14 9-Jun-26

Nordic Statement at the UN Security Council, 10166th meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine Norwegian Government (Press Release)08:11 9-Jun-26

UN reports 57% increase in security, safety incidents in Afghanistan Amu TV08:07 9-Jun-26

US at UN: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Become a Strategic Failure Novinite08:03 9-Jun-26

US says international community cannot engage indefinitely without real IEA progress Ariana News07:37 9-Jun-26

Ukraine demands UN ban on Russian troops The New Voice of Ukraine07:33 9-Jun-26

Aware of India’s evil designs, response will be decisive: Pakistan tells UN Pakistan Today07:26 9-Jun-26

Pakistan demands 'verifiable, non-reversible' action by Afghan Taliban against terrorists, envoy tells UNSC Dawn06:34 9-Jun-26

Ukraine urges UNSC to consider resolution on immediate ceasefire Ukrinform05:55 9-Jun-26

There’s no need to spread fear of those such as the Cockroach party before they do something wrong Dawn05:43 9-Jun-26

India Slams Pakistan's 'Fitna al-Hindustan' Label at UN Security Council Outlook India05:19 9-Jun-26

'Dressing up massacre as military op': India rebukes Pakistan at UN over Afghan strikes The Times of India05:15 9-Jun-26

'Organised factory of hate': India tears into Pakistan's 'Fitna al Hindustan' campaign at UN The Times of India04:35 9-Jun-26

Pakistan runs a ‘factory of hate’, uses religion to mask state-sponsored hostility: India at… The Statesman04:24 9-Jun-26

‘Organised factory of hate’: India slams Pak at UN over ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ Hindustan Times04:18 9-Jun-26

'Dressing up a massacre': India accuses Pakistan of ‘trade and transit terrorism’ against Afghanistan at UNSC Firstpost03:24 9-Jun-26

Any cat to catch the mice Dawn02:50 9-Jun-26

What Now For Germany After Humiliating UNSC Defeat? – OpEd Eurasia Review02:42 9-Jun-26

Security Council officials condemn attacks on civilians at emergency UN session The Kyiv Independent01:59 9-Jun-26

Myanmar labour agent found dead at home in Thailand; UN Ambassador criticizes Security Council… Democratic Voice of Burma23:52 8-Jun-26

EU Statement – UN Security Council: Ukraine European External Action Service22:33 8-Jun-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine The U.S. Mission to the United Nations21:49 8-Jun-26

Mr. Indrika Ratwatte, Acting ASG for Humanitarian Affairs, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs… UN OCHA (Press Release)21:39 8-Jun-26

Acting Deputy Relief Chief urges Security Council not to let civilian suffering in Ukraine become the new normal UN OCHA21:18 8-Jun-26

This pattern of attacks from Russia shows a disregard for civilian life: UK statement at the UN Security Council GOV.UK (Press Release)21:12 8-Jun-26

Afghanistan faces ‘lost generation of talent and potential,’ Security Council hears United Nations (Press Release)20:56 8-Jun-26

Taliban school ban leaves nearly 3.8 million Afghan girls out of education, UN warns The National19:48 8-Jun-26

Indian Envoy Urges Review of UN Sanctions on Afghanistan TOLOnews.com19:40 8-Jun-26

We are deeply concerned by the continued erosion of the rights of women, girls, and religious minorities in… GOV.UK (Press Release)19:10 8-Jun-26

US urges UN to condemn Taliban’s sheltering of terrorist groups Amu TV18:52 8-Jun-26

UN warns of mounting pressures facing Afghans despite relative stability Ariana News17:42 8-Jun-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Afghanistan The U.S. Mission to the United Nations17:15 8-Jun-26

OCHA urges Security Council to sustain aid delivery and funding for Afghanistan UN OCHA17:15 8-Jun-26

IAEA draft slams Iran nuclear program, silent on US-Israeli strikes on nuclear sites, claims… AniNews.in16:35 8-Jun-26

IEA calls for greater engagement with Afghanistan ahead of UN Security Council meeting Ariana News14:59 8-Jun-26

North Korea Exceeds UN Oil Import Cap by Seven Times Amid Illegal Trade with Russia and China UNITED24 Media10:47 8-Jun-26

Myanmar’s UN Ambassador blasts Security Council for ‘failures’ amid escalating military attacks Democratic Voice of Burma10:28 8-Jun-26

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