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Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel's military actions against Hezbollah are ongoing and warned Iran of a forceful response if it escalates; while Trump urged restraint, a broader US-Iran agreement remains unsigned with a tentative 60-day framework, leaving key issues such as Iran's uranium stockpile, the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and Lebanon's future unresolved.
Germany and Austria are in a high-stakes bid for one of two UN Security Council non-permanent seats, with Portugal seen as the likely winner for the other. The contest hinges on secret-ballot rounds and aggressive behind-the-scenes diplomacy, as Berlin argues for its global influence and Vienna plays up its neutral, smaller-state status to sway votes.
Russia condemned the Ukrainian drone strike on Starobilsk Vocational School in occupied Luhansk as a 'monstrous crime,' requesting an emergency UN Security Council session after at least six people were killed and dozens injured, including students aged 14–18; Moscow opened a terrorism probe and pledged retaliation, while Kyiv’s response was not immediately available.
The UN Security Council prepared votes on two draft resolutions addressing the Middle East crisis triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran: Bahrain-led text on behalf of the GCC and Jordan condemns Iran and calls for de-escalation, including guarantees for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while a shorter Russian draft urges restraint and negotiations without naming states. Bahrain’s draft drew broad co-sponsorship; after consultations it proceeded in blue. Post-script: on 11 March, Bahrain‑led resolution was adopted 13 in favour with 2 abstentions (China and Russia) and wide support (135 co-sponsors); Russia’s draft failed to reach the nine votes needed for adoption (4 in favour, 2 against, 9 abstentions).
The UN Security Council convened in an emergency session after US and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran's retaliatory strikes triggering wider regional tensions; UN Secretary-General Guterres urged restraint to prevent a broader, uncontrollable escalation in the volatile Middle East.
Trump's proposed Board of Peace, initially framed as Gaza-focused, has not gained traction abroad as major powers and several allies declined to join a broader, potentially global mandate; the UN Security Council remains the primary body for peace and security, per Secretary-General Guterres. Rubio says the board's focus is Gaza for now, but critics warn it could become a Trump-led 'fan club' rather than a real replacement for the UN. About 26 of roughly 60 invited nations have joined, while the UK, France, Spain, Slovenia and others declined; India did not attend Davos; the plan's charter also gives Trump leadership and veto power, provoking concerns about undermining the post-World War II international order.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned at a Security Council debate that the global rule of law is being eroded by what he called the “law of the jungle,” urging states to honor the UN Charter, pursue peaceful dispute resolution, invest in development to address root causes, and strengthen independent courts to ensure accountability and sustainable peace.
The UN Security Council has convened an emergency session in New York to address deadly Iran protests, after hundreds were reported killed and thousands injured or detained; the United States requested the meeting, which includes calls for independent investigations and warnings against the death penalty, with discussions also touching on possible military strikes.
At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, the United States condemned Russia’s 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' in the Ukraine war after Moscow launched the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile near Poland, as Kyiv pressed for peace talks amid heavy Russian strikes on energy infrastructure; Moscow blamed Kyiv for the impasse, European leaders condemned the attack, and Washington pushed sanctions while pursuing a US‑led peace framework.
The UN Security Council is divided over the US-led operation in Venezuela, with some viewing it as lawful law enforcement and others condemning it as illegal aggression, highlighting deep international divisions on sovereignty, legality, and regional stability.
The UN Secretary-General condemns the US military strike on Venezuela, highlights concerns over international law violations, calls for dialogue and respect for sovereignty, and urges the international community to support peaceful solutions amid ongoing instability in Venezuela.
The UN Security Council has welcomed five new non-permanent members—Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia—amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and increased veto use, highlighting challenges in achieving consensus on international peace and security issues. Latvia's first-time membership and Somalia's current presidency mark significant moments as the Council navigates deepening divisions and the need for effective action.
The UN Security Council is holding a session to discuss threats to international peace and security, including Israel's recognition of northern Somalia as an independent state, with live updates available.
The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss issues including extending the support mission in Somalia, Iran's nuclear deal implementation, and a tense emergency session requested by Venezuela amid US-Venezuela tensions.
The UN Security Council is set to renew MINURSO's mandate for one year until October 2026, amid contentious negotiations over the political solution for Western Sahara, with debates focusing on Morocco's autonomy plan versus the Polisario Front's referendum proposal, and the draft resolution passing with mixed support.