United Nations

US, UK, and France block UNSC response to strike on Iran in Syria

The European Union on Wednesday condemned the strike - saying the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected.

By REUTERS
04/04/2024

Palestinians should seek statehood through direct talks, not at UN, US says

The Palestinian Authority on Tuesday asked for renewed consideration of a 2011 application to become a full member of the United Nations.

By REUTERS
03/04/2024
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a Security Council meeting at the United Nations i

Palestinian Authority demands full state recognition in letter to UN

Given Hamas’s October 7 attack, the PA’s UN liaison, Riyad Mansour, contends that now is the time to reapproach full Palestinian member-state status.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
03/04/2024

UN observers wounded in Lebanon not hit by 'direct or indirect fire', peacekeepers say

Two security sources had earlier told Reuters the observers were wounded in an Israeli strike outside the border town of Rmeish. The Israeli military denied involvement in the incident.

By REUTERS
03/04/2024

Palestinians want April vote for full United Nations membership

An application to become a full UN member needs to be approved by the Security Council - where the United States can cast a veto - and then at least two-thirds of the 193-member General Assembly.

By REUTERS
01/04/2024

'Believe Israeli women; Pramila Patten did'

As one of the main driving forces behind the UN envoy’s visit and her ensuing report, Philosoph gave the Post an insight into how the visit came about and why she was so keen to make it happen.

UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) patrol the border with Israel, in the village of Khiam, Lebanon August 26,

Israeli drone strikes UN vehicle during exchange with Hezbollah, four wounded

The IDF denied hitting a vehicle carrying United Nations observers outside the southern Lebanese border town of Rmeish.

30/03/2024

UN special adviser on prevention of genocide urges action for Gaza ceasefire

She emphasizes the need for urgent support to end the conflict's suffering amidst rising hate rhetoric.

Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo/File Photo

After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea

Russia vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

By REUTERS
29/03/2024

The Biden administration betrayed the hostages

The rift between the United States and Israel is deepening to levels we’ve never known before.

By HAYIM LEITER
28/03/2024
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