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.
North Korea fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles into eastern waters on Thursday. The action occurred shortly after Kim Yo-jong rejected US President Donald Trump's attempt to improve relations by reducing the scale of joint US-South Korean military exercises.
The UN Security Council will hold its next straw poll on Friday for Secretary-General leadership contenders following Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan leading the first informal vote.
Mohsen Rezaei, a co-founder of Iran's IRGC, has been appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, granting him authority over Tehran's strategic decisions. Rezaei, 71, succeeds Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr and brings a controversial legacy, including alleged ties to the 1994 AMIA bombing and criticism over Operation Karbala-4 during the Iran-Iraq War.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev stated Russia has the right to attack merchant ships in neutral waters carrying cargo for the enemy, following Western statements on the Russian shadow fleet.
Iran demands US behavioral changes, sanctions relief, and asset unfreezing before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reports an Iranian missile strike on an Adnoc vessel.
India urges de-escalation in West Asia after a surge in hostilities, condemning attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which affected Indian nationals, and emphasizes the need for free navigation and peace in the region.
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.
President Vladimir Putin met with permanent members of the Russian Security Council to discuss threats to Russia's information security posed by emerging technologies. The meeting included key government officials.
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.
Two drivers of a bus attacked by a Ukrainian drone in Russia are in serious condition in the hospital, according to Belarusian Security Council Secretary Alexander Volfovich. The drone exploded in front of the bus, injuring the drivers with shrapnel. Other passengers were unharmed.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council vowed punishment for those responsible for the death of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Funeral ceremonies are scheduled to begin July 3 in Tehran, with international delegations expected, followed by public viewing and a procession before burial in Mashhad on July 9.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council to discuss the social and economic development of the westernmost Kaliningrad Region. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova is expected to be the first speaker, focusing on social issues.
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.
BRICS member nations will utilize the bloc's common reserve funds for mutual support, according to Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu. The reserves will include resources like hydrocarbons, fertilizers, LNG, oil, and medicines to ensure certainty and reliance among member countries.
