UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against - including the U.S. and Israel - while 25 countries abstained.
Fri May 10 2024
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
Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council
Malaysia has abstained from a United Nations General Assembly vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Russia seeks Indian investment in its oil and gas sector
Some western allies have encouraged India to condemn Russias actions in Ukraine, after New Delhi abstained from voting against Moscow.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Russia vetoes U.N. Security action on Ukraine as China abstains
The United Arab Emirates and India also abstained from the vote on the US-drafted text.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Israel defiant after landmark UN vote
The Security Council passed the measure Friday after the United States abstained, enabling the adoption of the first UN resolution since 1979 to condemn Israel over its settlement policy.
Sun Dec 25 2016