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Iran broadens its campaign with attacks on Bahrain’s Muharraq airport and Basra port, while drones hit near Dubai as US-Israeli strikes persist. The U.N. Security Council demands a halt to the attacks, and the conflict threatens Gulf oil routes, prompting major energy reserves releases by the IEA and the US. Fighting spreads to Lebanon and Jerusalem, causing casualties and mass displacement amid ongoing regional upheaval.
Russia and China condemn the US-Israel actions against Iran as violations of international law and push for a UN Security Council response, but stop short of military intervention. While deepening but non-defensive ties with Tehran, Moscow and Beijing emphasize diplomacy over force. China positions itself as crisis-manager and economic ally, whereas Russia prioritizes mediation and its broader strategic interests, including prior engagements with North Korea; Iran remains economically linked to China and seeks to manage relations with both powers.
First Lady Melania Trump presided over a UN Security Council session on protecting children in war, urging enduring peace and safeguarding education amid Middle East tensions as the U.S. and Israel challenge Iran; the meeting highlighted civilian harm, with Iran condemning the session and reports of a deadly airstrike on a girls’ school in Iran, while the U.S. has cut funding to UNICEF and UNESCO and withdrawn from the UN’s Office for Children in Armed Conflict.
The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on four RSF leaders linked to atrocities in el-Fasher, Darfur, after a UN fact-finding mission described the October takeover as genocide; the RSF and its backers deny systematic abuses and say they evacuated hundreds of thousands of civilians, while the broader Sudanese war between the RSF and the army continues to cause massive displacement and humanitarian crisis.
Greece plans to join the Gaza Stabilization Force with a 100–150‑strong battalion, including armored vehicles, medics and engineers, marking a more security-focused role than its ISAF mission; deployment timing is undecided and two Greek officers have already linked with the US-led coordination effort.
French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly declined Donald Trump’s invitation to join the controversial 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, citing the board’s broad charter and potential conflicts with UN principles. The initiative allegedly envisions a wider mandate beyond Gaza and has invited about 58 leaders, sparking concern among allies about legitimacy and governance and whether it could rival the UN, even as Trump hints at expansion.
At an emergency UN Security Council session, the US and Britain condemned Russia's firing of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine as a dangerous escalation; Moscow said the strike hit an aviation repair factory, while Kyiv has not confirmed the target. Observers say the two Oreshnik strikes have been largely political or symbolic, possibly using dummy warheads, and question the missile's accuracy for delivering non-nuclear bombs. The wider assault continued with casualties in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, including attacks on civilian sites and ships in the Black Sea. Separately, a US-linked investor group won rights to mine Ukraine's Dobra lithium deposit (TechMet and Rock Holdings), with Ronald Lauder reported among investors.
The UN Security Council saw both allies and adversaries criticize the U.S. for its military operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro, with concerns over sovereignty, legality, and international order, while Maduro's government calls for UN action against the U.S.,
The US's seizure of Venezuela's Maduro has sparked international criticism at the UN, with some allies condemning it as a breach of international law, while others, including the US, defend it as law enforcement against an illegitimate leader. European countries are divided, and the event raises questions about future European security and international norms.
During a UN Security Council emergency meeting, both allies and adversaries criticized the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Maduro, highlighting concerns over sovereignty, international law, and regional stability, with Russia and China condemning U.S. actions and calling for unity against lawlessness.
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency session to address the US rendition of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizing the importance of respecting sovereignty and warning of dangerous precedents for global order.
The US claimed to have conducted a large-scale strike on Venezuela and captured President Maduro, but legal experts widely agree that the operation likely violated international law, specifically the UN Charter's prohibition on the use of force and the requirement for Security Council approval, setting a concerning precedent for global military interventions.
The UK reaffirmed its support for Somalia's sovereignty and unity at the UN, emphasized the importance of dialogue between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, and highlighted ongoing international efforts and support for Somalia's security and democratic development.
The press release condemns the purported recognition of Somaliland, viewing it as a dangerous move that could escalate regional and global crises, and calls for a strong response from the UN Security Council, emphasizing China's moral responsibility given its stance on similar issues like Taiwan.
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris proposed a peace initiative to the UN Security Council, calling for an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of RSF troops, and a transitional period leading to elections, but the plan has faced rejection from the RSF and ongoing conflict persists amid a severe humanitarian crisis.