As protests in the Iranian capital, Tehran – sparked by increasing economic hardship and a cost-of-living crisis – continued for a ninth day, the UN Secretary-General said he was “deeply saddened by the reported loss of life and injuries,” resulting from clashes between security forces and protesters.
In Sudan, civilians continue to bear the brunt of escalating violence, particularly in the Darfur and Kordofan regions.
Special Episode: What Next for Venezuela? glenssen Mon, 01/05/2026 – 00:00 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Gender & Conflict Future of Conflict Global Issues Visual Explainers My Reading List Podcast / Latin America & Caribbean 05 January 2026 1 minute Special […]
Invoking the bedrock principle prohibiting the use of force against the territory and independence of any State, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Monday there must be “full respect” for the UN Charter, in the face of the United States military intervention in Venezuela and seizure of President Nicolás Maduro.
The Security Council meets in emergency session in New York at the top of the hour to address the US rendition of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, a move that has sent shockwaves through the region and beyond with the UN Secretary-General declaring that a “dangerous precedent” has been set. At stake are core […]
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he is “deeply alarmed” over the standoff between the United States and Venezuela in recent months, which culminated on Saturday morning in the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces.
From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet – but at times heated – diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, five new countries will have a seat around the iconic horseshoe table.
Israel 2 January 2026 gnada Fri, 01/02/2026 – 22:57 Israel Fri, 01/02/2026 – 12:00 2 January 2026 Israel’s military announced strikes against a training compound used by Hizbollah’s Radwan Force and weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon 2 January 2026 gnada Fri, 01/02/2026 – 22:59 Lebanon Fri, 01/02/2026 – 12:00 2 January 2026 Israel’s military announced strikes against a training compound used by Hizbollah’s Radwan Force and weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon.
Tehran 2 January 2026 gnada Fri, 01/02/2026 – 23:00 Tehran Fri, 01/02/2026 – 12:00 2 January 2026 President Trump warned: “If Iran shots [sic] and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go”. In response, the […]
