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Security Council to vote on Gaza plan
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Security Council to vote on Gaza plan

The Security Council will have to decide on the peace plan for the Gaza war that the United States has brokered. In a vote late Monday evening Swedish time, it could give the green light for an international peacekeeping force
Israeli concerns ahead of UN vote on peace plan
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Israeli concerns ahead of UN vote on peace plan

There is Israeli concern ahead of the UN vote on the resolution on a peace plan for Gaza – where the latest version mentions the possibility of forming a Palestinian state, reports Israeli I24. At the same time, the US is urging member states to quickly adopt the peace plan
Lebanon to file protest against Israeli wall
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Lebanon to file protest against Israeli wall

Lebanon is to file a formal protest with the UN Security Council against Israeli wall construction in the southern part of the country. The UN peacekeeping mission has previously accused Israel of illegal construction along the demarcation line
UN Security Council to vote on Trump's peace plan
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UN Security Council to vote on Trump's peace plan

The UN Security Council will vote on Monday on a resolution to support the US peace plan for the war in Gaza, diplomats with insight told AFP.
UN calls for halt to Houthi attacks
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UN calls for halt to Houthi attacks

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution late Friday evening demanding an end to the attacks carried out by the Houthi movement in Yemen in other countries and at sea.
Indonesia prepares large force for Gaza
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Indonesia prepares large force for Gaza

Indonesia is preparing a large military force to participate in a peacekeeping operation in the Gaza Strip, the country's defense minister announced. The EU is reportedly considering training Palestinian police officers
Syria's leader has landed in the US
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Syria's leader has landed in the US

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has landed in the United States for a meeting at the White House on Monday, the state-run Sana news agency reports.
US lifts sanctions against Syria's new leader
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US lifts sanctions against Syria's new leader

The United States is lifting sanctions on Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the DPA news agency reports. The announcement comes ahead of the interim president's historic visit to the White House
Draft: Big powers for Trump's Gaza Council
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Draft: Big powers for Trump's Gaza Council

The United States has presented a draft for the establishment of an international force in the Gaza Strip, Axios reports. The so-called stabilization force will remain in Gaza for at least two years – and operate under Donald Trump's "peace council", which will have far-reaching powers as a transitional government
UN votes for “historic” plan for Western Sahara
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UN votes for “historic” plan for Western Sahara

The UN Security Council has voted in favor of a resolution supporting a Moroccan plan for the disputed territory of Western Sahara. “Historic” – according to Morocco’s King Mohammed VI
Massacres in Sudan – why the outside world doesn't intervene
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Massacres in Sudan – why the outside world doesn't intervene

More massacres in the brutal civil war in Sudan are becoming known to the outside world. But no strong intervention from the outside world is in sight – even though the major powers could probably agree on this particular issue
Expert: Ceasefire can continue – despite bombings
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Expert: Ceasefire can continue – despite bombings

The Gaza Strip is being bombed – and there is a ceasefire. The two things can be true at the same time, according to peace and conflict researcher Isak Svensson: But these are worrying signs
Zelensky Urges Trump to Pressure Xi on Russia During Seoul Meeting
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Zelensky Urges Trump to Pressure Xi on Russia During Seoul Meeting

On Thursday, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet in South Korea. Volodymyr Zelenskyj urges the US president to put pressure on his Chinese counterpart
Venezuela Calls for UN Crisis Meeting Over US Actions in Caribbean
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Venezuela Calls for UN Crisis Meeting Over US Actions in Caribbean

Venezuela has requested a crisis meeting in the UN Security Council after the recent weeks' American attacks on alleged narcotics transports.
UN Expands Military Force in Haiti to Combat Gangs
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UN Expands Military Force in Haiti to Combat Gangs

The UN Security Council has decided to convert a limited security force in the violently plagued Haiti into a full-scale military force with considerably more resources.
Iran Recalls Ambassadors from UK, France, Germany for Talks
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Iran Recalls Ambassadors from UK, France, Germany for Talks

Iran has called home its ambassadors from the United Kingdom, France and Germany for talks ahead of the UN reimposing sanctions against Iran. This is reported by Iran's state television
UN Blocks Russia and China's Bid to Halt Iran Sanctions
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UN Blocks Russia and China's Bid to Halt Iran Sanctions

A last-minute attempt by Russia and China to prevent the re-imposition of sanctions against Iran was stopped in the UN Security Council – sanctions against the country's nuclear energy program are likely to be introduced over the weekend. The UN atomic energy agency announces at the same time that inspections in Iran have been resumed
Khamenei: US-Iran Nuclear Talks Deemed Futile
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Khamenei: US-Iran Nuclear Talks Deemed Futile

Talks with the USA about Iran's nuclear energy program are meaningless and will not lead to anything good. This is stated by the country's supreme leader Ali Khamenei in a speech to the nation
G7 Nations Recognize Palestine Amid UN Week in New York
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G7 Nations Recognize Palestine Amid UN Week in New York

Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and France. At the same time as the so-called UN week in New York gets underway, more and more Western countries are recognizing Palestine as an independent state
NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations
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NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations

Nato is ready to militarily defend its airspace if Russia continues to violate it. This is stated by Britain's Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper in a speech to the UN
UN Security Council to Address Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia
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UN Security Council to Address Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia

The UN Security Council will hold a "crisis meeting" on Monday to discuss the Russian violation of Estonia's airspace, according to the country's Foreign Ministry.
Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote
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Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote

Iran will terminate its cooperation with the UN's atomic energy agency IAEA after the UN Security Council voted to reinstate sanctions against the country, the country's highest security body announced on Saturday.
UN Security Council Considers Renewed Sanctions on Iran
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UN Security Council Considers Renewed Sanctions on Iran

The UN Security Council will not extend the pause that concerned sanctions against Iran for the country's nuclear energy program.
US Vetoes UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire
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US Vetoes UN Resolution on Gaza Ceasefire

USA submitted its veto when the UN Security Council voted on a draft resolution that, among other things, concerns a ceasefire in Gaza.
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