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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced a "clear violation" of international humanitarian law by Israeli forces in Gaza as Palestinians in the besieged territory are suffering from "never-before-seen" wounds from relentless airstrikes. The crisis has left the Security Council sharply divided, with Israel voicing anger over
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As the situation in Gaza worsens, with Israel's military strikes causing widespread devastation and loss of life, the international community is grappling with the consequences of its inaction. Representatives of Arab states have presented a united front at the United Nations, criticizing the UN Security Council for failing
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Russian U.N. ambassador Vassily Nebenzia sparked controversy at a Security Council meeting by claiming that "neo-Nazis" and men of military age attended the funeral of a Ukrainian soldier in a village café that was hit by a missile strike last week, killing 52 people. The strike, which
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The Israel-Hamas conflict has reached a critical juncture, with the death toll surging to over 1,100 on Monday, the third day of clashes, with at least 700 reportedly killed in Israel and more than 400 in Gaza. Israeli forces and Hamas militants are engaged in intense fighting in seven
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Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, has warned that the United Nations Security Council is in urgent need of reform, citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an example of the body's ineffectiveness. Wong's comments come on the heels of a fiery speech by
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Slovenia's Minister Tanja Fajon engaged in a series of bilateral talks with key world leaders during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, underscoring her country's commitment to global cooperation and multilateral diplomacy. The talks included meetings with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Director-General
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The situation in Ukraine has ignited a critical crisis in the international order, with Japan's Prime Minister condemning Russia's "clear violation of international law" and calling for the immediate withdrawal of its troops. Japan's stance reflects its commitment to upholding the principles
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At the upcoming UN General Assembly, the European Union will reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine and stress the need for reforms within the Security Council, which has been hindered by Russia's invasion. EU High Representative Josep Borrell emphasized the critical moment for the multilateral system, citing Russia&
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India's senior diplomat Prakash Gupta slammed China at the UN for blocking the proposal to blacklist Sajid Mir, a Pakistan-based terrorist leader wanted for plotting the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. Gupta alleged that China's move was driven by "petty geopolitical interests" and
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Myanmar's military crackdown on the Rohingya population a year ago sparked a massive refugee crisis, with over 700,000 people forced to flee to Bangladesh. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the country's leaders to ensure immediate access for humanitarian aid and to investigate alleged human
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As India prepares to take up the presidency of the UN Security Council in December, the country and Russia have agreed to deepen their cooperation on counter-terrorism issues and enhance bilateral coordination at the United Nations. The latest talks between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Secretary (West) Sanjay
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The UN Special Representative, Abdoulaye Bathily, briefed the Security Council on the ongoing impasse in Libya, calling on leaders to fulfill their moral and political responsibility to bring the nation back to peace and stability. The presidential and parliamentary elections, postponed in December, remain a top priority. Bathily has been
