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Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.
Israel-Lebanon deal: A better agreement – but will it be a better outcome? - opinion
French Foreign Minister calls for UNSC 'emergency meeting' over Israel's operations in Lebanon
Afghan women’s rights advocates urge Melania Trump to support girls facing Taliban restrictions
UNGA expected to upgrade Palestinian statehood status
While the UNGA cannot formally grant UN membership, the vote could grant Palestinians similar rights.
US demands halt to weapon supplies amid looming crisis in Sudan
Two million Sudanese civilians live in El Fasher, and another 500,000 internally displaced refugees have sought safety in the city.
UN fails to black list Hamas for rape, Israel condemns decision while US is silent
Hamas does not appear on the black list of groups who are suspected of having committed sexual violence during a conflict, the Foreign Ministry said.
Israel-Hamas War Day 196: Israel strikes Iranian air base
ABC report says targeted was connected to nuclear site • IDF said to have killed PIJ commander in West Bank • US, EU issue new sanctions on settlers
US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership
The United States says an independent Palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and not through UN action.
UN committee unable to agree on Palestinian bid for full membership
UN Security Council deliberating on Palestinian membership, which would effectively recognize it as a state.
US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken
“The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for Iran and its partners and proxies to cease their attacks,” US Ambassador Robert Wood told the 15-member body.
Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership
"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.
Russia says Israeli attack on Iranian consulate is 'act of aggression', requests UNSC meeting
The Kremlin said that the suspected Israeli attack is an act of aggression and a "violation of all the foundations of international law."
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.
