UN Security Council

Latest vote shows no candidate for UN chief has the required support of all five key powers MailOnline21:47UN

Grynspan stays ahead in sixth UN Secretary General vote, but two veto powers say no The National18:27UN

Arab, Islamic nations reject inauguration of Colombia's embassy in occupied Jerusalem Gulf Times17:04Colombia Jerusalem Israel

18 Muslim states condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in Jerusalem The Nation22:38Colombia Jerusalem Israel

High on wins in Tigray, Ethiopia now has Eritrea in its crosshairs Responsible Statecraft00:14Ethiopia UN Tigray Crisis

Ethiopia’s declaration of war against Eritrea – Legal Fallacy and Strategic Miscalculation Eritrea Ministry Of Information10:15Ethiopia UN Tigray Crisis

UN Security Council renews Haiti sanctions regime for another year Anadolu Agency12:48Sudan UN Arms Trade

US presses Sudan for humanitarian truce Radio Tamazuj13:41Sudan UN Arms Trade

Kuwait calls for UN Security Council reform to correct ‘historical injustice’ to Africa Kuwait Times23:50Libya UN Africa

Kuwait urges UNSC reform, advocates equitable representation for Africa Times Kuwait00:23Libya UN Africa

Tetteh affirms ‘Broad support' for Libyan agreement … warns of disrupting elections Asharq Al-Awsat02:37Libya UN Libyan Politics

Tetteh reports encouraging progress in Libya's political process during UN Security Council… The Libya Observer13:56Libya UN Libyan Politics

UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon Internazionale.it14:25Beirut Lebanon UN

Lebanon united on keeping UN peacekeeping mission in South: Official Anadolu Agency09:11Beirut Lebanon UN

Yemen welcomes UN Security Council presidential statement on Houthi attacks against Yemen, Saudi Arabia Saba Net15:17Houthis Saudi Arabia UN

Saudi Arabia welcomes Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks Asharq Al-Awsat11:56Houthis Saudi Arabia UN

Yemen urges UN, Security Council to act urgently to lift Houthi siege of Taiz Anadolu Agency16:09Houthis UN Yemen

Government calls for urgent UN action to lift siege on Taiz Saba Net15:15Houthis UN Yemen

A contested UNSC seat poses a test for India The Hindu14:49UN India Indian Politics

Jaishankar backs India-Africa push for a more representative UN Security Council India Today08:10UN India Indian Politics

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Earlier today

UNSC holds 6th straw poll on secretary-general candidates CGTN00:22

In the last 4 hours

18 Muslim states condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in Jerusalem The Nation22:38 16-Oct-26

Latest vote shows no candidate for UN chief has the required support of all five key powers MailOnline21:47 16-Oct-26

In the last 6 hours

Strong stance on regional security: Bahrain welcomes UN condemnation of Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia Gulf Daily News19:56 16-Oct-26

Saudi Arabia backs UN Security Council statement urging cooperation to prevent Houthis from… Anadolu Agency19:28 16-Oct-26

In the last 8 hours

Grynspan holds lead for next UN chief The New Arab19:24 16-Oct-26

Grynspan stays ahead in sixth UN Secretary General vote, but two veto powers say no The National18:27 16-Oct-26

Rodrigues-Birkett, UN leadership hopeful: “Not choosing a woman would send a very negative message” Mercopress18:01 16-Oct-26

Grynspan holds lead for next UN chief as race enters decisive stage Internazionale.it17:58 16-Oct-26

All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat France 2417:40 16-Oct-26

Yesterday

Qatar urges diplomacy, respect for international law to secure lasting Mideast peace Gulf Times17:15 16-Oct-26

Arab, Islamic nations reject inauguration of Colombia's embassy in occupied Jerusalem Gulf Times17:04 16-Oct-26

I did say we are a Complicated Country The Zimbabwean16:10 16-Oct-26

Yemen Welcomes UN Security Council Presidential Statement on Houthi Attacks Against Yemen, Saudi Arabia Saba Net15:17 16-Oct-26

US presses Sudan for humanitarian truce Radio Tamazuj13:41 16-Oct-26

Saudi Arabia, 18 nations condemn Colombia's embassy opening in Jerusalem Saudi Gazette13:08 16-Oct-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan The U.S. Mission to the United Nations13:04 16-Oct-26

S. Korean envoy condemns Houthi attacks, urges tougher UN sanctions The Korea Times12:30 16-Oct-26

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks Asharq Al-Awsat11:56 16-Oct-26

UN demands immediate end to drone attacks in Sudan as civilian deaths mount The National11:50 16-Oct-26

As we remember the victims of El Fasher, the parties need to protect civilians, allow humanitarian assistance to reach… GOV.UK (Press Release)11:45 16-Oct-26

New diplomatic momentum driving the UN’s Western Sahara process The Arab Weekly10:09 16-Oct-26

Syria and 18 nations condemn Colombia’s opening of embassy in occupied Jerusalem Syrian Arab News Agency09:28 16-Oct-26

Saudi Arabia asserts right to defend itself as UNSC condemns Houthi attacks The Peninsula08:33 16-Oct-26

Iran speaker says government overstepped on anti-terror finance rules Iran International06:47 16-Oct-26

Türkiye and 18 other countries condemn Colombia's West Jerusalem embassy opening TRT World05:02 16-Oct-26

Foreign ministers of Qatar, 17 Arab, Islamic countries express unequivocal rejection of Colombia’s opening embassy in… Qatar Tribune04:43 16-Oct-26

Foreign Ministers of Qatar and 17 Arab and Islamic countries express unequivocal rejection of Colombia’s opening an… The Peninsula03:39 16-Oct-26

Building Lasting Peace in Africa: The Catalytic Role of ECOWAS The Graduate Institute Geneva03:28 16-Oct-26

Kazakhstan calls for de-escalation in Middle East at UN Security Council Qazinform02:53 16-Oct-26

In the last 7 days

Africa deserves permanent seat at UN Security Council Nigerian Guardian23:23 15-Oct-26

UN Security Council slams 'escalatory' Houthi attacks RTHK20:34 15-Oct-26

EU Statement – UN Security Council Open Debate: Situation in the Middle East, including the… European External Action Service17:01 15-Oct-26

UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Escalation in Yemen, Reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s Right to Self-Defence Saba Net16:52 15-Oct-26

A viable Palestinian state requires not only recovery in Gaza and political progress, but an end to the violence,… GOV.UK (Press Release)16:08 15-Oct-26

Palestine’s deputy UN envoy says Israeli demands amount to 'permanent subjugation' Anadolu Agency14:56 15-Oct-26

A contested UNSC seat poses a test for India The Hindu14:49 15-Oct-26

Qatar condemns Colombia's Jerusalem embassy AzerNews14:09 15-Oct-26

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video LBCI13:43 15-Oct-26

The Security Council Calls on Member States to Adhere to the Arms Embargo on Yemen Iraqi News Agency12:40 15-Oct-26

Kyrgyzstan pledges global security support during 2027–2028 UN term Trend News Agency10:17 15-Oct-26

The UN renews sanctions against Haiti for one year in order to curb gangs HaitiLibre09:54 15-Oct-26

Gaza’s future is not Washington’s to decide, says rights chief Middle East Monitor09:32 15-Oct-26

Qatar condemns Colombia's opening of embassy in occupied Jerusalem Qatar Tribune06:28 15-Oct-26

Qatar condemns Colombia's embassy opening in occupied Jerusalem The Peninsula05:46 15-Oct-26

Wars will continue until mechanisms are developed to ensure implementation of UN Security Council resolutions -… Trend News Agency05:17 15-Oct-26

Tetteh Affirms ‘Broad Support' For Libyan Agreement … Warns of Disrupting Elections Asharq Al-Awsat02:37 15-Oct-26

China calls for efforts to stop influx of illicit weapons into Haiti Xinhua Agency19:17 14-Oct-26

Bahrain Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Urges Decisive Security Council Measures Asharq Al-Awsat17:31 14-Oct-26

MINURSO’s Future: What the Security Council’s Choice May Reveal Middle East Institute16:37 14-Oct-26

Yemen urges UN, Security Council to act urgently to lift Houthi siege of Taiz Anadolu Agency16:09 14-Oct-26

Government Calls for Urgent UN Action to Lift Siege on Taiz Saba Net15:15 14-Oct-26

UN peacekeeping chief says talks on future of Lebanon mission must begin soon Internazionale.it14:25 14-Oct-26

British Representative: A unified executive authority is a crucial matter for supporting the… Libyan News Agency (LANA)14:17 14-Oct-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Libya The U.S. Mission to the United Nations14:06 14-Oct-26

Russia's representative to the Security Council: Any external mediation or initiative regarding … Libyan News Agency (LANA)13:57 14-Oct-26

China’s representative to the Security Council: Implementation of the "4+4" agreement on the… Libyan News Agency (LANA)13:57 14-Oct-26

Tetteh reports encouraging progress in Libya's political process during UN Security Council… The Libya Observer13:56 14-Oct-26

Titié announces she will meet with members of the 4+4 Committee this month to discuss next… Libyan News Agency (LANA)13:46 14-Oct-26

Tetteh begins presenting her periodic briefing to the Security Council on the latest… Libyan News Agency (LANA)13:46 14-Oct-26

UN Resolution 2797 Opens A Strategic Window For Peace, Autonomy And Maghreb Integration – OpEd Eurasia Review12:56 14-Oct-26

UN Security Council renews Haiti sanctions regime for another year Anadolu Agency12:48 14-Oct-26

Libyan parties must honour commitments made to give security, economic opportunity and democratic freedom to the Libyan … GOV.UK (Press Release)12:09 14-Oct-26

The UN sanctions regime remains an essential tool to address insecurity in Haiti and to alleviate the suffering of the… GOV.UK (Press Release)11:49 14-Oct-26

Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Haiti Sanctions The U.S. Mission to the United Nations10:52 14-Oct-26

Lebanon united on keeping UN peacekeeping mission in south: Official Anadolu Agency09:11 14-Oct-26

Mr. Mohamed Yahya, ASG for Humanitarian Affairs, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and… UN OCHA (Press Release)05:33 14-Oct-26

Netanyahu’s Visit to Abu Dhabi: Israel Builds Partnerships from a Position of Strength, but the Middle East Conflict Is … Militarnyi02:22 14-Oct-26

Kuwait urges UNSC reform, advocates equitable representation for Africa Times Kuwait00:23 14-Oct-26

High on wins in Tigray, Ethiopia now has Eritrea in its crosshairs Responsible Statecraft00:14 14-Oct-26

Kuwait calls for UN Security Council reform to correct ‘historical injustice’ to Africa Kuwait Times23:50 13-Oct-26

With Mandate Deadline Looming, Colombia's New Government Pushes to Shrink Peace Oversight Latin Times22:45 13-Oct-26

Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye Will Urge End to Hostilities in Black Sea, Bulgaria Will Raise Matter Before UN Security… Bulgarian News Agency13:13 13-Oct-26

Tetteh to brief the Security Council on developments in Libya tomorrow, Wednesday Libyan News Agency (LANA)13:00 13-Oct-26

The United Kingdom continues to support the humanitarian response in the DRC, including through our assistance to the… GOV.UK (Press Release)12:45 13-Oct-26

Leaders agree that Cyprus solution must not deviate from UN resolutions, Christodoulides says Cyprus Mail12:28 13-Oct-26

Respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remains essential for long-term stability, political progress … GOV.UK (Press Release)11:45 13-Oct-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Great Lakes Region The U.S. Mission to the United Nations11:38 13-Oct-26

Calls for more humanitarian assistance for Syria at UNSC session The New Arab09:57 13-Oct-26

Türkiye at UN demands Israel end ‘reckless’ acts in Syria Yeni Şafak03:55 13-Oct-26

UNSC condemns Israeli regime’s attacks on Syria Pars Today03:02 13-Oct-26

Is the European Security Council the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks? euronews02:47 13-Oct-26

UN Security Council stresses support for Syria, calls for end to Israeli violations Syrian Arab News Agency02:46 13-Oct-26

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks at UN, warns shipping disruption threatens development Kuwait Times23:46 12-Oct-26

Monitoring and surveillance activities by French Republic against illicit maritime activities including ship-to-ship… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)20:46 12-Oct-26

U.N. Security Council Meeting on the Middle East and Syria C-Span (Video)19:47 12-Oct-26

The Frente POLISARIO underscores that adherence to the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence remains … Sahara Press Service19:10 12-Oct-26

'U.N. Security Council Meeting on the Middle East & Syria' C-Span (Video)18:05 12-Oct-26

Syria’s recovery risks becoming a “missed opportunity,” UN deputy relief chief tells Security Council UN OCHA16:56 12-Oct-26

Colombia peace deal must endure as insecurity grows, Security Council hears United Nations (Press Release)15:58 12-Oct-26

African C10 adopts ‘Tripoli Document 2026’, reaffirms common position on UN Security Council… The Libya Observer14:47 12-Oct-26

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Colombia The U.S. Mission to the United Nations12:57 12-Oct-26

The United Kingdom will continue to champion the Colombia Peace Agreement through implementation at local levels: UK… GOV.UK (Press Release)12:20 12-Oct-26

Pakistan urges UN Security Council to implement its resolutions on Kashmir for lasting peace Pakistan Today11:14 12-Oct-26

Ethiopia or Eritrea, Who Is the Aggressor? Horn Review10:42 12-Oct-26

Ethiopia’s declaration of war against Eritrea – Legal Fallacy and Strategic Miscalculation Eritrea Ministry Of Information10:15 12-Oct-26

Haiti - Elections : 3rd revision of the electoral decree, details of the amendments (PDF) HaitiLibre09:49 12-Oct-26

African nations discuss UN Security Council reform in Libya CGTN08:00 12-Oct-26

Libya hosts the 14th African C10 Ministerial Meeting, resulting in endorsing the “Tripoli 2026… Libyan News Agency (LANA)05:27 12-Oct-26

The Recurring Script of Eritrea’s Invasion-Victim Cycle Horn Review04:37 12-Oct-26

Iran says US response to proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz is insufficient The National15:15 11-Oct-26

Iran deems US response to its proposal ‘insufficient’ Shafaq News15:04 11-Oct-26

African C10 meets in Tripoli as Libya seeks UN Security Council seat The Libya Observer14:01 11-Oct-26

Yemen Calls for Firm International Action Against Houthis Saba Net13:36 11-Oct-26

Al-Baour meets with Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Libyan News Agency (LANA)10:58 11-Oct-26

Does Africa Need A Seat At The UN Security Council, Or A Change In How Power Is Exercised? Leadership, Nigeria06:15 11-Oct-26

Olabi: Security Council reaffirms 1974 agreement amid Israeli incursions Syrian Arab News Agency03:00 11-Oct-26

Eritrea Appeals to UN Security Council Over Escalating Tensions With Ethiopia Borkena00:43 11-Oct-26

Attaf arrives in Libya for 14th AU C10 ministerial meeting Algerie Presse Service15:18 10-Oct-26

Eritrea Urges UN Security Council to Act Over Ethiopia’s ‘Declaration of War’ Sweden Herald13:45 10-Oct-26

Africa and the Elusive Pursuit of a Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council The Daily Trust12:51 10-Oct-26

Eritrea urges UN Security Council to take action against Ethiopia Syrian Arab News Agency12:44 10-Oct-26

Is Russia’s place on the UN Security Council legal? Taipei Times11:44 10-Oct-26

Eritrea calls on the Security Council to condemn what it describes as Ethiopia’s “declaration of war”. Voice Of Emirates11:41 10-Oct-26

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Latest news on the UN Security Council (UNSC), one of the six principle organs of the United Nations, responsible for ensuring international peace and security.

The powers of the Security Council include establishing peacekeeping operations, enacting international sanctions, and authorising military action.

The Security Council is comprised of 15 members, of which 5 are permanent: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Security Council has been involved in number of major military operations including the Korean War and the Congo Crisis, as well as peacekeeping missions in Kuwait, Cambodia, Cyprus and Rwanda.

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