UN Security Council Set to Vote on International Force for Gaza
The UN Security Council is set to vote Monday on a US-drafted resolution bolstering Trump's Gaza peace plan, as the US warns that a failure could lead to fighting.
UN Renews Peacekeeping Mission in Disputed Abyei Region
The UN Security Council on Friday renewed a peacekeeping mission in Abyei, a disputed oil-rich region between Sudan and South Sudan, but warned that future extensions depended on progress in ending the conflict.
US Freezes Funding Contributions to Haiti Multinational Security Force: UN
The US has frozen its $13.3 million financial contributions to a UN fund for a multinational security support mission in Haiti.
UN Approves New AU Force to Take on Al-Shabaab in Somalia
The UN Security Council has green-lighted a new African Union force in Somalia that is meant to take on the Islamist armed group Al-Shabaab.
UN Security Council to Weigh Call for Immediate Sudan Ceasefire
The UN Security Council will draft resolution calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan, where a war shows no sign of easing.
UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo
The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.
China Says Supports New UN Security Council Draft Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire
China said it supported a new draft resolution at the UN Security Council on an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza.
UN Lifts Arms Embargo on Somali Forces
The UN Security Council lifted an arms embargo on Somali forces, but continued to maintain sanctions against the Al-Shabaab jihadist group.
N.Korea Defends Satellite Launch at UN as Kim Takes Images of Pentagon
North Korea's ambassador defended his country's launch of a spy satellite UN Security Council as leader Kim Jong Un studied images including of the White House and Pentagon.
UN Approves Haiti Force After Year of Pleas
The United Nations Security Council approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti.
Australia Conducts North Korea Nuclear Activity Air Surveillance
The Australian Defence Force has conducted air surveillance over North Korea to monitor illegal nuclear weapons development.
UN Approves Steady Drawdown of African Force From Somalia
The UN Security Council renewed the African Union force in Somalia authorization for six months but continued its drawdown in a move toward complete withdrawal.
Biden to Urge UN Security Council Reforms
US President Joe Biden plans to urge reform of the UN Security Council, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
UN Security Council Votes for New Somalia Peacekeeping Force
The UN Security Council unanimously for a new African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia, where Al-Shabaab insurgents have been seeking to overthrow the fragile government for more than a decade.
World Powers Make Rare Pledge to Prevent Nuclear Weapons Spread
Five global nuclear powers pledged to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement setting aside rising West-East tensions.
Human Rights Organizations Call for Arms Embargo on Myanmar
In an open letter to the UN Security Council, 137 human rights organizations from over 30 countries demanded the council immediately impose an international arms embargo on Myanmar.
UN Security Council Ratifies Libya Ceasefire Deal
The UN Security Council on Tuesday ratified the ceasefire hammered out between Libya's warring parties on October 23, calling on both sides to "implement the agreement in full."
Saudi, US Push for Extension of Iran Arms Embargo
Touring the Gulf, US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook warned of an "emboldened Iran" if the UN Security Council fails to extend the current arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
UN renews mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA
The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA
UN says G5 Sahel needs more support to battle terrorism, as Macron signals force revamp
The G5 Sahel Joint Force faces persistent training and equipment shortfalls as violence spirals in the region, according to a new UN report
Central African Republic arms embargo eased by UN
The UN Security Council unanimously approved the easing of an arms embargo on the Central African Republic for the first time since 2013
UN Security Council passes resolution on protection of disabled people during conflicts
The UN Security Council approved its first resolution calling for protection of disabled people during armed conflicts
Gulf tensions escalate as US accuses Iran of attacking tankers
The United States accused Iran of carrying out attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman
UN Security Council requests options for Mali peacekeeping force overhaul
The UN Security Council agreed to discuss revamping the UN peacekeeping force in Mali, including a possible major drawdown
