UN Security Council
US envoy Barrack reverses Golan comments, reaffirms Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty
Israel conquered the Golan Heights in the Six-Day War, annexing the area by law in 1981. UN Security Council resolution 497, passed only days later, rejected the annexation as "null and void."
Yemen UN envoy warns Security Council of regional escalation amid Iran-backed Houthi attacks
UN Security Council to hold first poll in race to replace Guterres when he steps down this year
UN official condemns ‘de facto authorities’ assault on humanitarian workers, fails to name Hamas
Sudan army says US peace plan must call for full RSF withdrawal from cities, documents show
The army demand for broad RSF withdrawal has been a repeated stumbling block in previous peace efforts.
Is the Gaza peace plan dead? - opinion
In mid-2026, Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan can best be described as wilting. While still formally in play, phase two is largely stuck.
Bahrain condemns Iran's 'systematic pattern of aggression,' calls on UN to hold Tehran accountable
The condemnation comes after Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced on X/Twitter that air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain for the second time in as many hours.
Why ICC going after Smotrich is a bigger deal than going after Netanyahu - analysis
Without major changes in Israeli policy, the arrest warrant against Smotrich could be Israel's darkest legal hour, with cascading consequences the likes of which cannot be foreseen.
Trump's Gaza board reports funding 'gap', urges quicker disbursement
The UN Security Council has recognized the board, though many major powers have not joined Washington's main Middle Eastern allies and some middling and smaller states in signing up.
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
Diplomats said Washington hopes to close negotiations quickly, with the aim of circulating a final draft by May 8 and holding a vote early next week.
Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision
Russian news agencies quoted a statement by diplomats at Russia's mission to the European Union as saying the measures were meaningless without a decision from the UN Security Council.
Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel
This development shows some countries are beginning to change their approach to Syria, while still stressing the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
UN resolution condemning Iran leaves the country unexpectedly isolated - analysis
For years, Iranian-backed militias and terror groups attacked countries, and Iran carried out attacks directly, but the regime never seemed to face any censure.
