Iran raises stakes of possible ceasefire talks ahead of UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
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Can the UN Security Council be reformed? | United Nations
The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is ‘indefensible’. African nations must have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, the head of the world body has told the African Union. Latin American countries and most of those in Asia do not have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can … Read more
Flood-prone Ynysybwl homes to be bought and bulldozed by council – BBC
Flood-prone Ynysybwl homes to be bought and bulldozed by council BBC South Wales council to buy and demolish homes prone to flooding The Guardian Council approve plans to demolish flood-risk homes in Wales BBC Welsh council to demolish homes that cannot be saved from floods Channel 4 Council set to buy row of houses before demolishing them Wales Online Source … Read more
UN Security Council backs Trump plan for Gaza
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of a US-drafted resolution, which endorses Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Included in the plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which the US says multiple unnamed countries have offered to contribute to. The resolution was backed by 13 countries – including the … Read more
Council of Europe hits back at EU leaders calling to ease migrant expulsions – POLITICO
They argued that in some cases, the court “posed too many limitations on the states’ ability to decide whom to expel from their territories” and requested “a new and open minded conversation about the interpretation” of the court. Berset hit back at the group, saying in a statement that “upholding the independence and impartiality of … Read more
What are the implications of the UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire motion? | Israel War on Gaza
United States abstains from vote but does not use veto, allowing resolution to pass. Israel has reacted with fury after the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The United States abstained and didn’t use its veto. What does the resolution mean for the Palestinians, Israel and its allies? … Read more
Can the UN Security Council agree on a ceasefire resolution for Gaza? | Israel War on Gaza News
Members reject text drafted by the US in advance of another vote. The United Nations Security Council has failed to pass a United States-drafted resolution recognising the need for a ceasefire in Gaza. It was the first time the Americans had used such strong language, but it was not enough for Russia, China and Algeria. … Read more
Is the United States misusing its veto at the UN Security Council? | TV Shows
The US has vetoed three resolutions calling for a suspension of hostilities in Gaza since October 7. Nearly five months since Israel launched its war on Gaza, the United Nations has failed to adopt a resolution calling for a pause in the hostilities. Three votes have been held in the Security Council – but the … Read more
UN Security Council agrees to early withdrawal of DR Congo peacekeepers
Congolese authorities have long accused UN forces of failing to protect civilians from armed groups in the eastern DRC. The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously in favour of gradually phasing out its peacekeeping operations known as MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The 15-member body voted on Tuesday to draw down … Read more