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Yemeni government urges UNSC action as Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab
Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of seeking to “choke the straits” and hold the global economy hostage, while the US and UK called for pressure on Iran over its support for the group.
Lebanon seeks UN-backed replacement for UNIFIL as US opposes mandate extension
US envoy Barrack reverses Golan comments, reaffirms Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty
Yemen UN envoy warns Security Council of regional escalation amid Iran-backed Houthi attacks
Israel and Lebanon are engaged in war, all but in name - editorial
Nobody will remember that for eight months, Israel was being attacked daily by Hezbollah while being told by the US and the EU to hold tight and not make things worse.
Jordan, Egypt say Israel must abide by UN Security Council resolution on Gaza
The joint press conference took place shortly after an international conference discussing humanitarian response to Gaza concluded in Jordan.
US hopeful after Hamas says ready to negotiate hostage deal
Hamas accepted the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and is ready to negotiate over the details, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday.
UNSC approves resolution backing hostage deal in 14-0 vote, Hamas agrees to work with mediators
The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting Biden's three-phase hostage deal, with Hamas ready to work with mediators despite not formally accepting the deal yet.
Russia, China wrangle with US over UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire plan
Biden laid out a three-phase ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip a week ago that he described as an Israeli initiative.
US lays out hostage deal details in expanded UNSC resolution
“We have this rare opportunity to reach an immediate ceasefire that ultimately could lead to an end to this war," Matthew Miller told reporters.
EU, IAEA to go after Iran for first time in 18 months despite US opposition
The US government is reportedly opposed to confronting Iran at this stage because of a mix of concern that Tehran might escalate the situation into a crisis.
France says conditions for recognizing Palestine as state not met yet - foreign minister
The US believes a Palestinian state should be achieved through negotiations and not unilateral recognition, and has the power of veto at the United Nations.
Ukraine examines N.Korean missile debris amid fears of Moscow-Pyongyang axis
In addition to providing North Korea with an opportunity to test missiles, Russia has taken steps that will make it harder for the United Nations to monitor sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in 2006.
UN General Assembly vote on a Palestinian statehood may affect US funding
The UN General Assembly may vote on recognizing Palestinians as full members, likely gaining approval despite concerns, affecting US funding and statehood.