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US pushes to add 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for African nations ABC News21:46 13-Sept-24
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UN head slams Security Council for failure to end Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine wars Al Jazeera20:32 13-Sept-24
South Africa demands permanent UNSC seats, veto rights for African nations TRT World20:32 13-Sept-24
Should the U.N. Security Council be Reformed? NPR20:08 13-Sept-24
Iran calls for condemnation of terrorist attack in Mirjaveh by UNSC IRNA19:57 13-Sept-24
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Russia's UN envoy warns NATO of direct confrontation if Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russia… UAWire16:51 13-Sept-24
'Direct war' would come if Ukraine uses long-range weapons, Russia's UN envoy warns The National16:38 13-Sept-24
North Korea – Launch of ballistic missiles (13 Sep. 2024) French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Press Release)15:58 13-Sept-24
Elections in Syria U.S Department of State15:25 13-Sept-24
U.N. aims to expand the number of permanent members on the Security Council NPR13:53 13-Sept-24
U.N. aims to expand the number of permanent members on the Security Counsel South Dakota Public Broadcasting12:04 13-Sept-24
Sergei Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un during visit to Pyongyang The New Voice of Ukraine11:25 13-Sept-24
U.S. reaffirms support for India’s permanent seat in UN Security Council DD News10:58 13-Sept-24
Shoigu Meets Kim Jong Un Amid Strengthening Russia-North Korea Defense Ties Kyiv Post10:25 13-Sept-24
US backs two permanent seats for Africa on UN Security Council RFI10:01 13-Sept-24
Monitoring and surveillance activities by Germany against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship transfers Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)09:58 13-Sept-24
We want seat on UN Security Council: Zim Zimbabwe Independent08:38 13-Sept-24
UN Security Council reform could affect Israel Ynet News06:21 13-Sept-24
Biden, Gaza 'key factors' driving US support for Africa UNSC seats TRT World05:35 13-Sept-24
The UN Veto Initiative ‘Hits a Nerve’: Q/A With Liechtenstein’s Diplomat PassBlue04:30 13-Sept-24
US backs two permanent, non-veto seats for Africa on UN Security Council TRT World04:00 13-Sept-24
After 80 years, Africa could finally become part of the UN's most powerful body ABC Online03:58 13-Sept-24
UN Security Council resolution 2750 imposes stricter sanctions on Sudan to mitigate violence in Darfur Jurist02:59 13-Sept-24
US Backs Nigeria, Africa’s UN Security Council Permanent Seats’ Bid ThisDay Live02:54 13-Sept-24
US backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council MailOnline00:44 13-Sept-24
In the last 7 days
UN chief calls for reform of global institutions ahead of landmark summit meeting Anadolu Agency21:24 12-Sept-24
Ms. Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - Briefing to … UN OCHA (Press Release)20:47 12-Sept-24
US calls for Africa to get two permanent UN Security Council seats RTL Today19:48 12-Sept-24
US to propose 2 permanent seats without veto power for Africa in UN Security Council reform Anadolu Agency19:22 12-Sept-24
US to call for Africa sharing two Security Council seats – but no veto News2419:14 12-Sept-24
The Houthis must stop their attacks on ships in the Red Sea: UK statement at the UN Security Council GOV.UK (Press Release)17:44 12-Sept-24
Ayibopost: No real progress toward peace, security in Port-au-Prince, main roads controlled by… France 2417:36 12-Sept-24
UN relief chief urges Security Council to act as Yemen crisis deepens UN OCHA16:47 12-Sept-24
Russia reacts to West’s anti-Iranian sanctions Mehr News Agency14:45 12-Sept-24
UN Security Council extends Sudan sanctions until 2025 Radio Dabanga14:38 12-Sept-24
U.S. to back two permanent U.N. Security Council Seats for Africa, Nigeria in focus Nairametrics14:10 12-Sept-24
Changes in Negotiations Commission arouse discontent of Moscow and Cairo platforms Enab Baladi13:47 12-Sept-24
AFRICA/SUDAN - Arms embargo for Darfur extended: extension to the whole country necessary Agenzia Fides13:32 12-Sept-24
Mozambique at UN: external actors fuelling Sudan conflict Sudan Tribune13:30 12-Sept-24
Meeting with BRICS high-ranking officials responsible for security matters Official Internet Resources of the President of Russia (Press Release)12:41 12-Sept-24
UN chief Guterres defends role amid Security Council gridlock EurActiv.com10:55 12-Sept-24
Remarks by China’s Permanent Representative of the UN Ambassador Fu Cong at the UN Security Council Open Debate on UN… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China10:37 12-Sept-24
US backs two Africa permanent UN Security Council seats but without veto power The Arab Weekly10:10 12-Sept-24
UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Darfur only Radio Tamazuj10:03 12-Sept-24
Italy’s Navy conducts first sanctions patrol near North Korea Decode3909:53 12-Sept-24
The UN Security Council extends sanctions on Sudan until September 2025 AfricaNews07:32 12-Sept-24
UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Darfur only in Sudan RFI07:16 12-Sept-24
US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa The Straits Times05:10 12-Sept-24
China urges more efforts to push for political solution in Sudan CGTN04:04 12-Sept-24
India should play more active role in ending war in Ukraine if it wants to join UN Security Council – Ukraine’s… Ukrinform01:34 12-Sept-24
UN Security Council extends arms embargo on Sudan The New Arab01:18 12-Sept-24
UN Security Council extends sanctions against Sudan for another year Sudan Tribune01:17 12-Sept-24
Turkish intelligence agency MIT downplays threat posed by ISIS-K, which challenges Europe’s security Nordic Monitor00:32 12-Sept-24
HMAS Sydney joins Operation Argos against North Korea Asia Pacific Defence Reporter23:11 11-Sept-24
International arms embargo on Darfur renewed as fighting rages Voice of America21:47 11-Sept-24
Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Sudan Sanctions The U.S. Mission to the United Nations20:19 11-Sept-24
UN Security Council renews sanctions measures for Darfur The National19:49 11-Sept-24
The warring parties must ensure Sudanese civilians are protected: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council GOV.UK (Press Release)16:17 11-Sept-24
UN Security Council extends Sudan sanctions for additional year Anadolu Agency16:15 11-Sept-24
Syria's Continued Intransigence Regarding Chemical Weapons Voice of America16:13 11-Sept-24
Qatar calls international community to show courage, political will to stop aggression on Gaza Gulf Times13:47 11-Sept-24
Controversy over ‘new diplomatic decision’ in southern Lebanon: Bou Habib clarifies L'Orient-Le Jour13:23 11-Sept-24
AFRICA/SUDAN - More than 500 days after its start, the war in Sudan shows no signs of ending; warring factions continue … Agenzia Fides12:47 11-Sept-24
Security Council: UN calls for safe, unimpeded passage of aid to Ukraine UN Geneva (Press Release)10:33 11-Sept-24
Palestine sends messages to UN officials on genocide perpetrated by Israel Gulf Times10:20 11-Sept-24
Ukraine's UN envoy urges permission for long-range strikes inside Russia The New Voice of Ukraine09:58 11-Sept-24
EU at UN Security Council: Ukraine has lost up to 80% of its pre-war thermal electricity production capacity EU Neighbours09:18 11-Sept-24
China reiterates call for de-escalation of Ukraine crisis CGTN07:28 11-Sept-24
Ukraine Wants India to Play More Active Role to End Russia’s War BNN Bloomberg07:00 11-Sept-24
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: UN calls for safe, unimpeded passage of aid to Ukraine UN Geneva (Press Release)05:28 11-Sept-24
A Conversation With U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield Council on Foreign Relations04:43 11-Sept-24
Ms. Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator - Briefing to … UN OCHA (Press Release)03:06 11-Sept-24
Outgoing president of UNGA 78th session calls for ceasefire in Gaza People's Daily01:27 11-Sept-24
EU Statement – UN Security Council: Maintenance of International Peace and Security (Ukraine) European External Action Service23:40 10-Sept-24
UN Security Council meets to discuss Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure The New Voice of Ukraine23:37 10-Sept-24
UPDATING LIVE: Security Council meets on latest Ukraine attacks UN Geneva (Press Release)23:02 10-Sept-24
HMAS Sydney joins international effort to enforce sanctions against North Korea Australian Government Department of Defence (Press Release)22:52 10-Sept-24
EU Statement at IAEA Board of Governors on Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of… Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna (Press Release)21:38 10-Sept-24
Ukraine: Protecting civilians "a matter of will," UN relief chief tells Security Council UN OCHA21:32 10-Sept-24
Constant missile and drone attacks show Russia’s callous disregard for Ukraine’s citizens: UK statement at the UN… GOV.UK (Press Release)20:57 10-Sept-24
LIVE: UN Security Council holds a briefing on Ukraine after recent Russian attacks Associated Press - YouTube20:55 10-Sept-24
Gulf Cooperation Council voices support for "Libyan-Libyan" solution The Libya Observer18:58 10-Sept-24
Iran-Russia partnership and American allegations of Tehran’s missile supply to Moscow Tehran Times17:54 10-Sept-24
Push for tighter Sudan arms embargo with China, Iran, Russia, Serbia, UAE, and Libya in crosshairs News2417:21 10-Sept-24
“Security Council needs to be more representative…” India demands major UNSC reforms AniNews.in (Video)14:02 10-Sept-24
Australia urges Israel to accept UN Security Council-backed cease-fire deal Anadolu Agency07:57 10-Sept-24
‘Unficyp mission jeopardized by fait accomplis’ Cyprus Mail07:39 10-Sept-24
GCC Ministerial Council Calls on All Countries to Complete Measures to Recognize Palestinian State Asharq Al-Awsat07:32 10-Sept-24
U.S. floats draft language for resolution to send UN peacekeeping mission to Haiti Miami Herald01:07 10-Sept-24
HRW calls for stronger Sudan arms embargo as UN weighs sanctions Voice of America21:10 9-Sept-24
UN peacekeepers saving lives but need stronger political support and resources, top official urges UN Geneva (Press Release)20:47 9-Sept-24
Public Statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict United Nations (Press Release)20:28 9-Sept-24
Remarks at the Security Council Open Debate in connection with “Strengthening UN Peacekeeping: Reflections for the… The U.S. Mission to the United Nations20:17 9-Sept-24
Slovenia says UN Security Council unity pivotal for UN peacekeeping missions STA18:49 9-Sept-24
We must improve UN peacekeeping to meet today’s challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council GOV.UK (Press Release)18:47 9-Sept-24
EU Statement – UN Security Council: Strengthening UN Peacekeeping: Reflections for the Future European External Action Service18:09 9-Sept-24
China, the United States, and the Rivalry Over the Imposition of Unilateral Trade Sanctions JD Supra17:44 9-Sept-24
Chapter 5: “Transforming Global Governance” Stimson Center16:10 9-Sept-24
The Moroccan Agency for International Corporation conducts training seminar for officials of the Ministry of Foreign… Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs15:48 9-Sept-24
Mikati calls for 'special UN session' for Lebanon L'Orient-Le Jour15:42 9-Sept-24
Really Binding? Security Council Resolution 2728 (2024) and Non-State Actors EJIL: Talk!13:06 9-Sept-24
Lebanon's PM Mikati to UN Security Council Ambassadors: Calls for more effective measures to address Israeli violations … LBCI12:58 9-Sept-24
The Foreign Ministry to host a seminar on gender equality in the defence and interior sectors Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)12:05 9-Sept-24
World Leaders Must Re-boot Global Cooperation for Today and Tomorrow Georgia Today11:37 9-Sept-24
Ethiopia rep. denounces Egyptian threats in letter to UNSC The Reporter10:40 9-Sept-24
DiCarlo stresses the Security Council’s full support for UNSMIL in facilitating an inclusive… Libyan News Agency (LANA)08:50 9-Sept-24
Sudan: Abusive Warring Parties Acquire New Weapons Human Rights Watch05:02 9-Sept-24
Arab officials discuss Middle East crisis, regional security, terrorism Kuwait Times20:09 8-Sept-24
Global Imams Council humiliates UN Security Council All Israel News15:06 8-Sept-24
UN Security Council to consider establishing new military mission in Haiti Morning Star14:27 8-Sept-24
White House warns Iran on missile transfers to Russia Voice of America19:15 7-Sept-24
Lesson from 1971 UN debacle Taipei Times16:44 7-Sept-24
UN Security Council considers peacekeeping plan to replace Kenya-led Haiti mission Global News15:13 7-Sept-24
UN Security Council reacts to Taliban’s ban on Human Rights Rapporteur Khaama Press10:19 7-Sept-24
UN Security Council condemns IEA’s morality law Ariana News07:27 7-Sept-24

      
            
      
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