Hezbollah leader: "Missteps" in talks with Israel
Islamist Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem welcomes Lebanon's talks with Israel. But he calls the fact that civilian representatives are participating in the negotiations a "misstep."
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The Security Council said yes – but Hamas has doubts
The UN Security Council supports the plan that has been outlined for peace between Israel and Hamas. The Palestinian Authority in the West Bank welcomes the announcement, but the Islamist movement Hamas expresses doubts.
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UN-yes to Gaza peace plan
The UN Security Council has voted in favor of the peace plan for the Gaza war brokered by the United States. Of the 15 countries on the council, Russia and China abstained, but no country voted against the proposal, which gives the green light for an international peacekeeping force.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. We have such deep distrust now, says former top diplomat Jan Eliasson.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. A diplomatic tsunami, notes Middle East expert Anders Persson.
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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. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) condemned Russia's actions in a speech.
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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.
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