AI leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face addressed the UN Security Council on September 23, 2026, discussing risks of powerful AI systems potentially escaping human control and threatening global security, while the US and China disagreed on regulatory approaches.
UN stakeholders and energy sector representatives convened at the 2026 High-level Political Forum to advance energy system innovation and transition, with over 600 in-person participants from 90 countries addressing equity, resilience, and sustainable development goals.
The UN seated five new Security Council members for 2027-28, while the International Labour Organization removed the US deputy chief due to unpaid American dues amid broader reform discussions on representation and peacekeeping operations.
The UN Security Council scheduled a Saturday vote on Bahrain's resolution to protect Hormuz shipping amid escalating US-Iran conflict, though China opposed authorizing force, threatening potential veto over the contentious measure.
The US has turned back 78 ships from Iranian ports since April 13 as leverage in ceasefire talks, while Iran seized a tanker and asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, with China threatening to veto UN action supporting Washington's position.
China's UN ambassador criticizes US resolution on Hormuz, saying it's not helpful.
China's UN Ambassador criticized a US-Bahrain resolution on the Strait of Hormuz as untimely, hinting at a veto and urging negotiation instead, while Moscow previously blocked similar Iran-related measures at the Security Council.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
China's UN envoy Fu Cong urged the Security Council to prioritize ending conflicts and protecting food production infrastructure, arguing that warfare disrupts agriculture and drives humanitarian crises requiring coordinated international action on global food security governance.
Bahrain accused Iran of 808 attacks on Gulf civilian infrastructure since February, breaching a US interim deal and threatening regional security, while Iran countered that Gulf states facilitated US-Israeli aggression by hosting American forces.
Iran's UN ambassador rejected US accusations of attacking UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, calling claims baseless while counter-accusing the US and Israel of targeting Iranian nuclear facilities in 2025-2026, violating international law and destabilizing the Middle East.
China indicated it would veto a US-proposed UN resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz while nuclear negotiations with Iran remain deadlocked, complicating international efforts to address regional security concerns.
On day 78 of Iran conflict, Trump signals openness to nuclear negotiations with Tehran while Lebanon extends its ceasefire with Israel for 45 days, though violence persists and diplomatic deadlock remains over Iran's enriched nuclear material.
China's U.N. ambassador criticized a U.S.-Bahraini resolution demanding Iran halt Strait of Hormuz attacks, stating the timing and content were inappropriate and that passing it would prove unhelpful, while signaling China would likely veto if voted upon.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The UN Security Council delays a vote on authorizing force to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks.
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.
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.
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.
Russia, China, and France blocked UN Security Council action on the Strait of Hormuz, preventing international intervention on a critical global shipping route affecting energy supplies and international commerce.
The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday calling on Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to reverse its crackdown on women, combat militant groups, and extend its political mission until June 2027, addressing recent arrests and violent dispersals of protests.
Iran's UN envoy accused six Persian Gulf states of providing military bases, intelligence, and airspace to facilitate US-Israeli attacks, claiming these actions violate international law and the UN Charter while rejecting American allegations about Iranian nuclear activities.
China opposed a U.S.-Bahrain draft resolution addressing Strait of Hormuz security, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions over maritime governance and strategic interests in a critical global shipping corridor vital to international energy supplies.
Lebanon extended its ceasefire with Israel for forty-five days while Iran signaled willingness for US talks, though over thirty-three thousand families remain displaced and Israeli operations have killed nearly three thousand people despite the truce framework.
China rejected a US-Bahraini UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, signaling a likely veto and advocating instead for direct negotiations between Iran and other parties to de-escalate tensions.
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.
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.
Strait of Hormuz blockade 'wreaking havoc' on global economy, warns China's UN envoy
The US warns shipping firms of sanctions for paying Iran's "toll" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
China calls for end to Iran's Hormuz restrictions and US blockade
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.
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 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.