UN principal organ
Appears in 9 stories · Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Deadlocked; unable to pass resolution on the conflict
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, 2026, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and hitting nuclear and military sites. A 60-day ceasefire expired on August 18 without renewal, and Iran said it would shift to a 'fully offensive' military posture.
Updated 2 days ago
Failed to renew MINURSO's mandate after competing vetoes; General Assembly to debate the vetoes on 10 November
The United Nations has started dismantling its Western Sahara mission and named a former envoy, Alexander Ivanko, to run the withdrawal. About 160 military observers and 180 civilian staff are being sent home, and 13 facilities are closing.
Voted concurrently with the General Assembly on the ICJ seats
The United Nations elected five judges to the International Court of Justice on November 3, filling a third of the 15-member bench for nine-year terms that begin February 6, 2027. Four won in the first round; Kenya's Phoebe Okowa took the fifth after multiple ballots and a withdrawal, finishing with 183 General Assembly votes and 13 in the Security Council.
Updated 3 days ago
As of October 2026: Sanctions decision-maker
The UN Security Council extended its arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region by two months this week. A US push to broaden the embargo to all of Sudan failed, blocked by Russia and China.
Updated Oct 10
As of June 2026: Adopted the renewal unanimously
On June 6 and 7, Taliban morality police detained dozens of women and girls in Herat over how they were dressed. Protests followed. Taliban forces opened fire, killing a woman and a child.
Updated Jun 16
As of May 2026: No new meetings since January 15
Bazaar merchants bankrolled Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution. Now they're in the streets demanding its end.
Updated May 22
As of May 2026: Held emergency session; no resolution issued
The Islamic Republic has survived four decades of protests—but never anything like this. What began on December 28 as Tehran bazaar merchants protesting a collapsing currency became Iran's largest uprising since the 1979 revolution, with demonstrations in all 31 provinces.
Updated May 21
As of May 2026: Provided legal authorization framework for ISF and BoP
A Gaza force is being designed like it's real, but the December 16 Doha conference exposed disagreements over mandate and composition—U.S. Central Command convened 40+ countries to plan command structure, basing, and rules of engagement, yet failed to achieve consensus. Italy is the only country to formally commit troops; 15 nations declined and Turkey was excluded at Israel's insistence.
Updated May 15
As of May 2026: Endorsed the Trump Gaza plan and authorised the Board of Peace and International Stabilization Force under a time-limited mandate
Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel triggered a war that lasted more than two years. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect October 10, 2025. At least 460 Palestinians have been killed and over 1,200 injured since the truce began.
Updated May 10
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