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US backs two permanent seats for Africa on UN Security Council

The US has thrown its weight behind creating two permanent seats for African states on the United Nations Security Council, and one rotating seat for small island developing states. Years of talks about reforming the council have led nowhere, and many doubt whether US backing will be enough to spur…

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US Supports Adding African Seats On UN Security Council

The U.S. supports adding African and small island nation seats on the U.N. Security Council, aiming to modernize and enhance representation.

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Principles or raw power: 3 steps NZ can take to resolve its confused stance on Gaza

The Gaza crisis is a major moral and legal challenge for New Zealand’s sense of national identity, and to its worldview based on rules and principles rather than raw power.

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US backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council

The United States says it will support the addition of two new permanent seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council for African nations

The Independent UK

US Calls For Africa To Get Two Permanent UN Security Council Seats

The United States called Thursday for two permanent seats on the UN Security Council to be reserved for African nations, alongside a rotating seat for small developing island nations.

International Business Times

Under Pressure, UN Winds Down 'Unique' Iraq Probe Into IS Crimes

The head of a United Nations body investigating crimes by the Islamic State group in Iraq expressed regret over "misunderstandings" that led to the premature end of its crucial mission, at Baghdad's request.

International Business Times

UN officials hail limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow polio vaccinations

United Nations officials are hailing limited pauses in the fighting between Israel and Hamas to allow children’s polio vaccinations as rare moments of hope in the war in Gaza

The Independent UK

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UN Aid Official Questions World's 'Humanity' As Gaza War Rages

Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas has come under increasing scrutiny as the civilian death toll rises, but international powers including the United States have failed so far to help negotiate a ceasefire.

Latin Times

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli forces kill 9 Palestinians in occupied West Bank, officials say

Palestinian health officials say Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in two raids in the occupied West Bank, as the military appeared to launch operations in several cities at once

The Independent UK

Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’?

Is Palestine a state? This long-standing unresolved question has gained considerable diplomatic, legal and political traction this year as Israel’s war in Gaza has ground on with no end in sight.

The Conversation

UN takes key steps toward Somalia's takeover of its own security

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to authorize the African Union to maintain its peacekeeping operation in Somalia until the end of the year

The Independent UK

Africa on the UN security council: why the continent should have two permanent seats

Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of…

The Conversation

Africa Urges UN Security Council Reform For Representation

President Bio advocates for Africa's increased representation in the UN Security Council, sparking global debate on Security Council reform and internation...

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Officials at UN Security Council push for a permanent seat for Africa

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges reform, says the African continent is underrepresented in a changing world.

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The Independent UK

Sierra Leone's president uses UN Security Council presidency to urge more seats for Africa

Sierra Leone’s president says Africa cannot wait any longer to get a bigger voice in the United Nations’ most powerful body, the Security Council

The Independent UK

Top UN official tells Security Council that Islamic State group, affiliates gaining power in Africa

A top U.N. counterterrorism official has told the Security Council that a vast stretch of Africa could fall under the control of groups affiliated with the Islamic State group and affiliated terrorist groups

The Conversation

An ambiguous foreign policy on Gaza risks undermining NZ’s global reputation

New Zealand may be a long way geographically from Gaza, and the government’s ability to influence the course of events there may be limited, but the nation’s inconsistent position on the appalling conflict is diminishing its vital interests.

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Russia's Presidency Of Security Council Highlights Global Tensions

Tensions rise as Russia chairs UN Security Council, leading to public animosity and accusations between Russia and the West.

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The Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow's monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council

Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and the West during Moscow’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council this month

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu addresses Congress and vows to achieve 'total victory'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in Washington as he sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's war in Gaza

The Conversation

US says it wants Palestinians to have a country of their own – but its actions say otherwise

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state in May 2024, bringing the total number of countries that do so to 144.

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Russia Accuses US Of Holding West 'At Gunpoint'

Russia and the U.S. clash over Ukraine and international cooperation at U.N. Security Council meeting.

The Independent UK

US tells Russian minister Putin should release detained Americans including Gershkovich and Whelan

The U.S. Ambassador told Russia’s foreign minister that President Vladimir Putin should release detained Americans, singling out journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-Marine Paul Whelan

The Independent UK

Russia holds a UN meeting about global cooperation. US calls it 'hypocrisy' after Ukraine invasion

Russia’s foreign minister has accused the United States of holding the entire West “at gunpoint” and impeding international cooperation at a U.N. event

The Independent UK

Terrorism and organized crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says

A U.N. envoy says terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive threat" in Africa’s volatile Sahel region

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