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World Court Ordered Israel to Allow Aid Into Gaza But Failed to Order Ceasefire

The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2728 for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Francesca Albanese's report alleges Israel's genocide in Gaza. [ more ]

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LIVE: UN Security Council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire resolution

The UN Security Council will vote on a new draft resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.

President Macron opposes Israeli military action in Rafah. [ more ]

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France demands investigation after 112 Palestinians killed during aid delivery

France calls for independent investigation into Gaza deaths

Emmanuel Macron calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza [ more ]

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UN chief warns of age of chaos' as Security Council stays divided on Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of divisions within the UN Security Council over Israel's war on Gaza.

Guterres calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages. [ more ]

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Live: UN Security Council to meet after ICJ ruling on Gaza war

The UN Security Council will meet over the ICJ's decision calling for Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.

The UNRWA has fired staffers suspected of participating in an attack by Hamas, leading the US to temporarily halt funding. [ more ]

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Live: UN to vote on aid access, Israeli strikes hit refugee camp and hospitals

The United Nations Security Council may vote on a proposal to demand aid access to Gaza and UN monitoring of humanitarian assistance.

Israeli strikes killed 90 Palestinians in Jabalia refugee camp and 12 in Deir al-Balah. [ more ]

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Gaza truce talks set to resume, as thousands protest Netanyahu in Israel

Truce talks between Israel and Hamas to resume in Cairo after UN ceasefire demand.

Israelis blame Netanyahu for hindering a deal with Hamas and bringing captives home.

Efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the US to reach a captive swap deal and ceasefire in Gaza. [ more ]

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John Mearsheimer: Israel lobby's influence on US policy as powerful as ever

US faced backlash for supporting Israel in Gaza conflict

US foreign policy implications for Israel and Ukraine conflicts [ more ]

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Donald Trump says time for Israel to finish up' Gaza war

Israel losing international support, urged to end conflict by Trump

UN Security Council voted for ceasefire, but Israel intends to continue offensive [ more ]

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UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

Immediate ceasefire demanded between Israel and Hamas by UN Security Council

US abstained from voting due to disagreements with the resolution [ more ]

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Live: Israel vows to 'finish the job' in Gaza, sets Ramadan deadline for Rafah

Netanyahu vows to continue military offensive in Gaza

UN Security Council likely to vote on ceasefire [ more ]

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Live: US threatens to block new UN Security Council resolution on Gaza

The UN Security Council may vote on a ceasefire in Gaza, likely vetoed by the US.

Casualty figures from Gaza's health ministry may not provide detailed information on how Palestinians were killed. [ more ]

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World condemns US's latest UN Security Council veto on Gaza ceasefire

US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution leads to criticism from global leaders like Russia and China.

Strong global support for ending the conflict in Gaza highlighted by the 13-1 vote at the UN Security Council. [ more ]

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Live: United Nations warns of 'explosion' in child deaths in Gaza

The UN Security Council is voting on a ceasefire in Gaza, US may veto.

UN Health warnings for Gaza due to lack of food, malnutrition, and disease. [ more ]

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Leverage has failed,' a Saudi official says as Arab countries condemn the U.S. veto.

The United States' decision to veto a UN resolution on a Gaza cease-fire has sparked frustration among Arab governments.

Arab governments are calling for the US to play a larger role in pressuring Israel to end the conflict. [ more ]

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Ukraine updates: Russia decries Belgorod attack DW 02/15/2024

A missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border killed at least six people and wounded another 17

Russia is asking the UN Security Council to discuss the incident [ more ]

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over the crash of a Russian military plane in Belgorod.

Russia claims Ukraine shot down the plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, while Ukraine denies any involvement. [ more ]

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Russia calls for UN Security Council meeting over plane crash in border with Ukraine

Russia accused Ukraine of shooting down a transport plane near the border, resulting in the death of all 74 people on board.

Russia has called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting to discuss the incident. [ more ]

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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 699

Russia rejects peace plan backed by Ukraine and the West

Turkey's parliament to debate Sweden's NATO membership bid [ more ]

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WIRED

1 week ago

Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes

Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution reinforcing a 1967 treaty banning placing weapons of mass destruction in orbit, raising concerns about space militarization. [ more ]

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UN: Russia vetoes extension of North Korea sanctions monitor DW 03/29/2024

Russia vetoed extending UN panel overseeing North Korea sanctions.

Criticism faced by Russia for vetoing the extension and allegations of arms exchanges with North Korea. [ more ]

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Ukraine updates: Putin vows to 'never back down' DW 12/31/2023

Russia and Ukraine engaged in a series of strikes, leading to civilian casualties and prompting an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

The UN condemned all attacks on cities, towns, and villages in both Ukraine and Russia, stating that they violated international humanitarian law. [ more ]

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Ukraine updates: UN Security Council holds emergency meeting DW 12/31/2023

Russia and Ukraine were engaged in a series of strikes that resulted in civilian casualties, prompting an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

The UN condemned all attacks on cities and towns in both Russia and Ukraine, stating that they violated international humanitarian law. [ more ]

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Russian officials vow revenge for Ukraine airstrikes that killed at least 14 people: 'Not go unpunished'

Russian officials vow revenge against Ukraine for airstrikes

Ukraine accuses Russia of indiscriminate shelling [ more ]

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Ukraine updates: Russia decries 'terrorist' Belgorod strike DW 12/30/2023

Russia demands UN Security Council session after bombing of Belgorod

Belgorod attack comes after Russia launched massive air assault on Ukrainian cities [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Jeffery Sachs on why UN should vote for Palestinian statehood

The UN Security Council is set to vote on Palestinian membership, reigniting calls for Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution. [ more ]

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 171

Israel accused of targeting hospitals in Gaza

UN Security Council to vote on ceasefire resolution [ more ]

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Is the United States misusing its veto at the UN Security Council?

The US has vetoed three resolutions on Gaza hostilities since October 7.

UN Secretary-General criticizes US veto for paralyzing Security Council action on Gaza. [ more ]

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US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution urging Gaza war ceasefire

Majority voted for ceasefire, US vetoed

UN Security Council requires 9 votes for resolution, US vetoed ceasefire resolution [ more ]

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US signals it will block proposed Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN

The US plans to veto an Algerian draft resolution at the UN Security Council for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The US emphasizes diplomacy and a negotiated truce with Israel and Hamas instead of the proposed immediate humanitarian ceasefire resolution. [ more ]

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Antonio Guterres urges UN Security Council to push for Gaza ceasefire

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict

Guterres condemns Hamas brutality but says it cannot justify Israel's collective punishment of Palestinians [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

The US's Shift in Rhetoric Further Isolates Israel, But Can It Prevent the Invasion of Rafah?

The United States abstained from obstructing a UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Gaza.

The resolution demands immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, humanitarian access, and compliance with international law. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

US Vetoes Cease-Fire Resolution at UN Security Council Amid Genocide in Gaza

The U.S. blocked a resolution for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza at the UN Security Council.

The veto was criticized as disastrous and a failure to uphold responsibilities in the face of a grave crisis. [ more ]

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Information security

North Korean Crypto Hackers Have Stolen $3B Since 2017, Says UN Security Council: Report

North Korea-linked cryptocurrency hacks totaled $3 billion between 2017 and 2023.

UN Security Council panel investigating 17 crypto heists in 2023 valued at over $750 million. [ more ]

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Israel-Hamas war: China blasts US veto on Gaza cease-fire DW 02/21/2024

China criticizes US veto at UN Security Council on Gaza cease-fire resolution

International concern over US decision impacting situation in Gaza [ more ]

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Russia and China slam US for Middle East strikes

Russia and China criticize the United States for its recent air strikes in Iraq and Syria, accusing Washington of raising the risk of regional escalation.

Moscow suggests that the US decision to launch the attacks was driven by domestic political motivations and an attempt to enhance the image of President Joe Biden's administration. [ more ]

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North Korea defends satellite launch at UN as Kim studies images of White House

North Korea's ambassador defended the country's launch of a spy satellite at the UN Security Council.

The spy satellite has provided images of major US and South Korea military sites, as well as the White House and Pentagon.

North Korea complained that other countries face no restrictions on satellites and justified their own development of weapons systems. [ more ]

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What's behind the Arab-Islamic ministerial tour of UNSC states?

A delegation of Islamic and Arab nations is on a tour of the permanent members of the UN Security Council to seek support for a ceasefire in Gaza and Palestinian independence.

Experts are divided on the effectiveness and purpose of this trip, with some questioning the true agenda of the delegation.

The delegation started their tour in China, which surprised analysts and sparked speculation about their intentions towards Western powers. [ more ]

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