US says Russia, China “shamelessly” protects, emboldens North Korea
United Nations Reuters The United States on Monday called out Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council for “shamelessly protecting” and emboldening North Korea to further violate UN sanctions as Pyongyang pledged to accelerate building up its “nuclear force”. “Russia and China have shamelessly protected Pyongyang from any reprisal, or even condemnation of […]
UN Security Council backs Lebanon peacekeepers after Israeli attacks
United Nations Reuters The United Nations Security Council on Monday expressed strong concern after several UN peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon came under fire amid clashes between the Israeli military and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. In a statement adopted by consensus, the 15-member council also urged all parties – without naming them – to respect the […]
UN urges states to use sway now over Israel, Hezbollah to avoid war
United Nations Reuters A top United Nations official on Friday urged all countries with influence over Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah “to leverage it now” to avoid an escalation of Middle East violence that she warned could dwarf the devastation seen so far. UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council after […]
Israel tells US shots fired at WFP vehicle in Gaza after “communication error”
United Nations Reuters Israel told the United States that an initial review found that shots were fired at a World Food Programme (WFP) vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a “communication error” between Israeli military units, the deputy US envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday. US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Robert […]