Yemen Britain calls UN Security Council meeting over Yemen Fears over massive civilian casualties, and a breakdown in aid supplies if latest Arab coalition offensive against Houthis' main port goes unchecked. 14/06/2018
world news UN: Kuwait blocks US resolution condemning attacks on Israel Kuwait says it made the decision in order to allow its own draft resolution on the protection of Gazan civilians to be considered. 30/05/2018
USA Malice in Wonderland as Russia dismisses UK poisoning claims as fairytales Russia's ambassador to the UN cited Lewis Carroll at the UN Security Council and says Russia's western partners are not interested in the truth. 19/04/2018
USA US, Russia clash over Syria at UN Security Council The US has vowed to respond to an alleged deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria regardless of whether the UN Security Council acts or not, while Russia has warned Washington of "grave repercussions". 09/04/2018
Syria International Rescue Committee laments lack of accountability in Syria The NGO also calls for more aid to be allowed in to worst hit areas of Syria 09/04/2018
Syria Iran, Syria to continue attacking 'terrorists' in Damascus suburbs The comments came after the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Saturday demanding a 30-day truce in Syria to allow aid access and medical evacuation. 25/02/2018
Syria UN Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire The delay was called amid Russian demands to change a draft resolution that calls for a 30-day armistice. 24/02/2018
USA US faces criticism at Security Council meeting on Iran protests Some members of the UN body argued that recent unrest in the Islamic Republic was an internal issue for Tehran 06/01/2018
USA US and North Korea trade angry recriminations at UN Security Council m Ministerial meeting called at week's end by anxious council chair Japan. 16/12/2017
world news UN security council to discuss US recognition of Jerusalem The UN security council is expected to meet on Friday to discuss Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. 07/12/2017
Israel Trump's Jerusalem decision provokes diplomatic disapproval International community appears united in criticism of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital 07/12/2017
world news US asks UN Security Council to call on nations to cut all ties with No US tells UN Security Council latest North Korean missile test brings war "closer", and says nations must sever diplomatic relations. 29/11/2017
USA Russia vetoes Syria gas attack probe Russia and the US on oppositie sides over Syria chemical weapons inquiry 24/10/2017
North Korea North Korea: Kim seeks military 'equilibrium' with US The UN Security Council condemned Pyongyang's latest missile launch as "highly provocative" 16/09/2017
Myanmar Pressure mounts on Myanmar over Rohingya exodus Myanmar is facing mounting pressure over the mass Rohingya refugee exodus. On Monday, the UN’s top human rights official said the country’s 12/09/2017
South Korea Pressure mounts on North Korea South Korea carries out live fire military drills as the UN Security Council meets 04/09/2017
North Korea United Nations bans key North Korea exports over missile tests The UN Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea that could slash the Asian state's 2.5 billion Euro annual export revenue by a third 06/08/2017
world news UN Security Council to vote on US bid to slash North Korea exports over missile tests The UN Security Council will vote later on a US-drafted resolution toughening sanctions on North Korea over missile tests 05/08/2017
world news Disagreement at the UN over North Korea US warns it will use force to stop North Korea's missile programme but Russia warns against military talk 05/07/2017
North Korea North Korea announces successful test of new intercontinental ballistic missile North Korea says it has successfully test fired a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile. Ordered and supervised by leader Kim Jong 04/07/2017
Syria Russia vetoes UN condemnation of Syria toxic gas attack Russia has blocked a draft resolution at the United Nations condemning last week’s toxic gas attack in Syria. 12/04/2017
USA UN urges restraint as Washington and Moscow clash over Syria Immediate action is needed to protect the Syrian people but it should be “rooted in the principles of the United Nations and international law,” U. 08/04/2017
Israel Israeli PM Netanyahu to re-assess UN ties Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has reacted angrily to the US abstention on a UN resolution condeming settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. 24/12/2016
world news Israel to re-assess UN ties after settlement vote Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will re-assess its ties with the United Nations, after the Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement buil 24/12/2016
world news US abstention allows Israeli defeat The US has taken the strongest action in years against long standing ally Israel. 24/12/2016
Syria UN approves monitors for eastern Aleppo The UN Security Council has called for officials from the world body to be allowed to monitor the evacuation of people from eastern Aleppo. 19/12/2016
