The UN Security Council is set to conduct a second straw poll to evaluate candidates for the next Secretary-General. With António Guterres' term ending December 31, members are assessing support for contenders from Latin America and Africa amidst potential veto power influence.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned the UN Security Council that surging global demand for critical minerals risks fueling conflict and poverty in resource-rich nations, urging them to leverage their wealth for local processing and economic transformation.
US President Donald Trump reportedly wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next UN Secretary-General, according to a New York Post report. Trump is said to be impressed by Infantino's ability to unite people, stemming from their close relationship during the FIFA World Cup, despite public scrutiny and boos at the final.
China successfully tested an intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine on July 6, joining an elite club of UN Security Council permanent members. While a defence win, it increases regional responsibilities and marks a step towards continuous SSBN patrols, potentially altering the nuclear deterrence landscape in the Asia-Pacific.
Russia and the African Union Commission have agreed on the need to reform the UN Security Council to better represent Africa. They emphasized addressing historical injustices and ensuring fair representation in global decision-making.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani discussed the Persian Gulf situation and the need to comply with a US-Iran memorandum to end armed conflict. The call was initiated by Bahrain, and the ministers agreed to maintain cooperation within the UN Security Council and strengthen bilateral ties.
Russia's acting permanent representative to the UN, Anna Yevstigneyeva, stated that Russia will not bargain under pressure or accept ultimatums. She accused Western members of the UN Security Council of direct complicity in Ukrainian crimes by supplying weapons to Kyiv, holding them politically and morally responsible.
Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure reaffirmed his country's support for India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing India's global stature and contributions to international peace. Faure also called for reforms to the post-WWII global order to better reflect current geopolitical realities.
Belarus, with Russia's backing, has requested an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting to discuss the June 17 drone attack on a bus carrying Belarusian citizens, mostly children, near Bryansk. Belarus seeks an immediate, objective investigation and highlights Ukrainian leadership's statements threatening strikes against Belarus.
Minsk plans to bring Ukraine's recent statements about its readiness to bomb Belarus, including critical infrastructure, to the attention of the UN Security Council, according to Belarusian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ruslan Varankov.
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly objected to Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at a UN forum, accusing Islamabad of politicizing the platform. Harish stated that Jammu and Kashmir is strictly an internal matter for India.
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice. The resolution aims to fill accountability gaps, as prosecution rates for such crimes have been low. It authorizes the Secretary-General to collect facts and support investigations and prosecutions after future attacks.
유엔 안보리가 평화유지군 대상 공격에 대한 가해자 처벌 강화를 촉구하는 결의안을 152개국 공동 제안으로 만장일치 채택했다. 결의안은 전쟁 범죄 경고와 함께 조사·기소 촉구 내용을 담고 있다.
The UN Security Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning attacks on peacekeepers as potential war crimes and calling for accountability. Drafted by Denmark and Pakistan, it urges host countries to investigate and prosecute perpetrators, with Russia emphasizing the message of inviolable safety for 'blue helmets'.
Ukraine's UN envoy, Andrii Melnyk, warned that Kyiv may revise its ceasefire offer to Russia if the UN Security Council doesn't pass a resolution for an unconditional end to hostilities. Melnyk cited Ukraine's recent successful strikes on Russian oil refineries and military targets as growing confidence in their war effort.
The UN Security Council expressed grave concern over the "imminent risk of mass atrocities" in Sudan as RSF forces advance on El-Obeid. The council demanded an immediate halt to the assault, warning that escalating fighting risks worsening the "already dire humanitarian situation."
UN Secretary General António Guterres visited Haiti, a nation paralyzed by gang violence that has displaced 1.5 million people and killed over 2,300 this year. Guterres met with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and visited a makeshift shelter.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Iran and the US should not revert to using force after reaching a mutual understanding, emphasizing that the door to peace remains open. He called for international support for the talks and for multilateral structures to play a larger role.
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women and combat militant groups Pakistan accuses of cross-border attacks. The resolution extends the UN political mission until 2027.
The GCC has called on the UN Security Council to intervene and hold Iran accountable for attacks on Arab countries, citing repercussions on regional security and energy supplies. This comes after a series of retaliatory strikes involving the US and Iran.
Germany suffered a significant embarrassment by failing to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, losing a vote in the General Assembly. This setback is attributed to its foreign policy stances, particularly its support for Israel and its role in the Ukraine war, alongside a perceived habit of lecturing other nations and submissiveness to the US.
Russian UN Envoy Vasily Nebenzya condemned the Ukrainian army's deliberate drone strike on an educational facility in Staroblesk, killing and injuring children, during a UN Security Council meeting, criticizing the lack of sympathy from other representatives.
German lawmakers, particularly the CDU/CSU alliance, are seeking to question former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock over Germany's unprecedented failure to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, blaming her for the diplomatic setback.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visits Mexico to discuss drug trafficking and economy. Meanwhile, in Germany, CDU cancels an event ahead of key elections, over 50,000 affected by Nazi laws granted citizenship, and more than half of German businesses use AI.
