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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi urged UN member states to reject a US-proposed draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "one-sided and provocative," arguing it ignores US-Israeli military actions and an illegal naval blockade against Tehran.

North Korea claims it is not bound by the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, affirming its status as a nuclear-armed state.

North Korea claims it is not bound by the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, reaffirming its status as a nuclear-armed state.

IRENA reports that solar, wind, and battery storage now deliver cheaper electricity than fossil fuels, with hybrid solutions costing $54-82 per megawatt-hour versus $70-85 for coal and over $100 for gas globally, driven by 87% solar cost declines since 2010.

China expresses support for a woman to be elected as the next UN Secretary-General.

Sudan battles rage as conflict enters second week

Pakistan proposes second round of U.S.-Iran talks as standoff deepens

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have coordinated defensive efforts to reopen Iran-closed Strait of Hormuz, as global oil prices surge and Trump threatens military action against Tehran.

Putin calls for a nuclear-weapon-free world, urging multilateral efforts to create conditions for progress.

Iran Threatens a painful response if US renews its attacks

Iran Threatens “Painful” Retaliation as US Weighs Renewed Strikes

Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending

UN humanitarian chief’s fresh funding call as Sudan crisis passes 1,000 days amid famine, mass displacement

The UN welcomes a Trump-brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement.

Zero ships transited the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours amid US-Iran tensions, down from 130 daily vessels pre-war, prompting Gulf states and allies to draft UN sanctions resolution against Iran while Iran accuses the US of ceasefire violations.

Iran and the US may resume nuclear negotiations next week in Pakistan, with proposals addressing nuclear limits and Strait of Hormuz de-escalation, though significant gaps persist between the parties.

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North Korea claims it is not obligated to comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

North Korea's UN envoy declared the nation will permanently reject the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, rejecting external pressure as it maintains its irreversible nuclear status within a geopolitical context of nine global nuclear-armed states holding thousands of warheads.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with UN Secretary-General's envoy Jean Arnault in Ankara.

US and Iran escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid disputed naval incidents, with Washington launching "Project Freedom" to secure shipping while Tehran rejected military solutions, prompting intensified regional and international diplomatic efforts to prevent broader conflict.

UN keeps Red Sea ship attack reports as Russia takes a jab at US

US Led Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Quickly Broken by Both Sides

The UN Secretary-General election is underway to replace Antonio Guterres, with candidates presenting their vision to the General Assembly.

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns of immense suffering from a potential Strait of Hormuz choke-off.

Fighting intensifies in Sudanese capital Khartoum with over a 100 civilians dead

Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks

U.S. seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

India fires missiles on Pakistan. Islamabad calls it an ‘act of war’

What 2026 holds for Sudan as conflict drags on and famine deepens

Is the Iran conflict sidelining the unresolved Gaza crisis?

No vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, down from 130 daily average pre-conflict, as Gulf states push UN sanctions against Iran for blocking shipping and demanding freedom of navigation restoration.

Coronavirus prompts Saudi-led coalition to declare two-week ceasefire in Yemen

President Trump announced Russia and Ukraine agreed to his requested three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange, potentially marking the conflict's beginning of resolution, while Middle East tensions escalated as U.S. forces disabled Iranian tankers amid ongoing blockade operations.

The U.N.'s nuclear non-proliferation conference elected Iran as vice president despite IAEA safeguard violations, undermining credibility as North Korea expands to 100 warheads, China reaches 1,000 by 2030, and regional nuclear arms races accelerate globally.

North Korea declared it will not be bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, asserting its irreversible nuclear status at the UN review conference while possessing dozens of warheads following six nuclear tests since withdrawing from the treaty in 2003.

Over 400 officials urge the EU to act against Israel's illegal West Bank settlements.

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of launching missiles and drones against its territory, intercepting 19 projectiles and drones while reporting three injured in a Fujairah oil zone fire, receiving international support amid regional tensions.

UN agencies warn of escalating catastrophe in Sudan as millions face hunger and displacement

China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates

Dar discusses Middle East situation and economic implications with Kuwait's FM.

China urges the UN to reconsider withdrawing UNIFIL from Lebanon amid escalating conflict.

RSF artillery strikes kill 16 civilians in Sudan’s embattled Kordofan

Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks

Iran threatens painful response if U.S. renews attacks