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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.

US Treasury Secretary accuses China of funding Iran, urges Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 people in 24-hours

China assumes UNSC presidency, seeking to revisit UNIFIL withdrawal from Lebanon.

The US warns shipping companies of sanctions for paying Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli air strikes kill 10 people in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire.

The U.S. warned shipping companies they face sanctions for paying Iran tolls to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, where approximately one-fifth of global oil and gas trade normally flows, amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over control of this critical waterway.

China calls for end to Iran's Hormuz restrictions and US blockade

The UN Security Council postponed a Friday vote on authorizing defensive force to protect Hormuz shipping from Iranian interference, citing Good Friday observance, amid global economic concerns over threatened fuel supplies and uncertain Russian and Chinese support.

Dozens of countries demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the UN, citing threats to global security as the blockade paralyzed shipping of critical oil and gas supplies affecting millions worldwide.

Iran assured India of safe vessel passage through the increasingly volatile Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel military operations, as the critical waterway handling one-fifth of global oil trade faces disruption risks threatening worldwide energy supplies.

Iran assured India of safe vessel passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel tensions, as the UN prepares to vote on a shipping protection resolution opposed by China over force authorization concerns.

China threatens to veto a UN Security Council resolution authorizing defensive military force to protect shipping in the closed Strait of Hormuz, warning of escalation risks amid surging oil prices and ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution backed by ten nations, including the US, aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which transports nearly twenty percent of global oil supply, raising concerns about economic instability.

India expresses concern over Hormuz shipping attacks, takes a neutral stance on UNSC resolution veto by Russia and China.

The UN Security Council postponed a Friday vote on authorizing defensive force to protect Hormuz shipping from Iranian interference, citing Good Friday observance, as Russia and China threaten vetoes over escalation concerns.

The UN Security Council warns the Afghan Taliban over failing to curb terrorism in the region.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of funding Iran through energy purchases, urging Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US launches "Project Freedom" to guide trapped ships through the blockaded waterway.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution backed by the US and Gulf states to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns over authorizing force amid escalating Middle East tensions following the US-Israel military campaign against Iran.

Strait of Hormuz blockade 'wreaking havoc' on global economy, warns China's UN envoy

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of global oil transits, as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway or face military strikes approaches.

China's foreign minister warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Taiwan represents the greatest risk to bilateral relations, urging high-level exchanges and cooperation ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit in May 2026.

The US warned shipping firms they face sanctions for paying Iran fees to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly one-fifth of global oil and gas trade flows, escalating tensions over Iran's closure following US-Israel military action on February 28.

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

President Trump rejected Iran's latest negotiation proposal, citing unacceptable demands, while Iran signaled willingness to negotiate if the US changes its approach. The ongoing conflict has disrupted twenty percent of global oil supplies through Strait of Hormuz closure.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution aimed at reopening the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, with eleven nations supporting and two opposing, as tensions escalate over global oil transport security and Iran's blockade.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution supported by ten countries, including the US and UK, aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway transporting twenty percent of global oil supply, blocking efforts to address shipping disruptions and economic instability.

Terror networks expand online reach through AI, crypto and encrypted apps, experts caution at UN

Bahrain watered down a UN resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after China and Russia opposed allowing military force, narrowing authorization to defensive-only action. One-fifth of global oil transits this waterway, which Iran has restricted amid regional conflict.

China and Russia vetoed a UN vote on reopening the Strait of Hormuz despite 10 countries joining the US in support.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution backed by ten nations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, where a five-week blockade threatens global oil supplies and could push forty-five million into extreme hunger.

China opposed a Bahrain-backed UN Security Council resolution authorizing defensive measures to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amid regional tensions following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran that disrupted maritime traffic and elevated oil prices.

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz after it was watered down, with the vote 11-2, as one-fifth of global oil typically transits the strategic waterway amid escalating Iran tensions.

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

The US warned shipping companies they face sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Iran controls critical global oil and gas passage following a US-Israel military campaign that disrupted regional trade.

Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution authorizing defensive measures to reopen Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transport waterway, amid rising regional tensions and Trump's military threats.

The U.S. warned shipping companies Friday they face sanctions for paying Iran tolls to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly one-fifth of global oil and gas trade flows, intensifying pressure during the ongoing standoff between the nations.

The US warns shipping firms of sanctions for paying Iran's "toll" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

China asks the UN to reconsider withdrawing peacekeepers from Lebanon amid ongoing violence.

China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong warned that maintaining ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are urgent priorities that will dominate discussions during President Trump's upcoming Beijing visit, underscoring critical geopolitical tensions.

Iran submitted a fresh negotiation proposal to the US through Pakistan mediator, but President Trump rejected it, citing unacceptable Iranian demands, while tensions persist over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz blockade affecting global oil supplies.

China's UN ambassador called for maintaining the Iran ceasefire as urgent, warning the Strait of Hormuz closure could dominate Trump's upcoming China visit, while urging both Iran and the U.S. to lift restrictions and pursue good-faith negotiations.

The UN Security Council delays a vote on authorizing force to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks.

Pakistan flags evolving nexus between terrorism, technology

China & Taiwan Update, November 21, 2025

Rescue teams searched for a missing US fighter jet crew member after Iran downed two American aircraft, while the UN Security Council voted on restoring Strait of Hormuz shipping amid global divisions over confronting Iran's blockade.

The UN General Assembly voted 107-12 to support Ukraine's territorial integrity on the invasion's fourth anniversary, affirming international borders while condemning intensifying Russian attacks, though the nonbinding resolution faced diplomatic tensions over peace negotiations.

Iran assured India its vessels face safe passage through the volatile Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel tensions, while the UN Security Council prepares to vote on protecting global shipping through this critical oil chokepoint handling one-fifth of worldwide trade.