![UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702252493_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The resolution also calls for the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the safety and security of civilians in the western Darfur region.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Hamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire Hamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717641016_Israelisoldier.jpg)
Hamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire
In its statement, Hamas said it was ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan.
Tue Jun 11 2024
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UN Security Council backs Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan
Hamas also welcomes the adoption of the US-drafted resolution and said in a statement that it is ready to cooperate with mediators.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41714213227_KhanYounis.jpg)
Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror
In three resolutions, the UN Security Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Fri May 17 2024
![US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713489786_SecurityCouncil.jpg)
US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership
The US vetoes UN Security Council resolution that recommended the state of Palestines full membership in the world body.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712125808_missilejpg.jpg)
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches
North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Breakthrough at last: The UN Security Council secures ceasefire resolution for Palestine but is it binding? [COLUMNIST] Breakthrough at last: The UN Security Council secures ceasefire resolution for Palestine but is it binding?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41711239658_tbIsraeliraid.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Breakthrough at last: The UN Security Council secures ceasefire resolution for Palestine but is it binding?
Israels compliance has often been selective, influenced by political considerations and strategic alliances.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![The UN Security Council has finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have any effect? The UN Security Council has finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have any effect?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702252493_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
The UN Security Council has finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have any effect?
It also remains to be seen whether the Israeli government will comply with the resolution and if so, in what ways.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Hamas welcomes UN Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire Hamas welcomes UN Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711431472_UnitedNationsSecur.jpg)
Hamas welcomes UN Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
Hamas said it stood ready to engage in an immediate swap of prisoners with Israel.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstains UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711382551_unitednations.jpg)
UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstains
Amid growing global pressure, the U.S. abstained from the vote on to allow the Security Council to demand an immediate ceasefire.
Mon Mar 25 2024
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UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Joint statement by 24 countries including US, Britain on Houthi attacks Joint statement by 24 countries including US, Britain on Houthi attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61706110685_yaman.jpg)
Joint statement by 24 countries including US, Britain on Houthi attacks
"We underscore that those who supply the Houthis with the weapons to conduct these attacks are violating UN Security Council Resolution 2216 and international law."
Wed Jan 24 2024
![UN Security Council again postpones vote on Gaza humanitarian aid UN Security Council again postpones vote on Gaza humanitarian aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61482591666_UNCouncil.jpg)
UN Security Council again postpones vote on Gaza humanitarian aid
The United Nations (UN) Security Council postponed a vote on a draft resolution on humanitarian aid for Gaza for the forth time this week.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China seeks 'concrete' roadmap for two-state solution to solve Gaza conflict
China urged the council to heed the general call of the international community for a "comprehensive ceasefire" to stop the fighting.
Thu Nov 30 2023
![UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698235879_unitednations.jpg)
UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action
Both countries seek U.N. Security Council resolutions to address shortages of food, water, medical supplies and electricity in Gaza.
Wed Oct 25 2023