Tehran 23 December 2025 #1 gnada Tue, 12/23/2025 – 22:26 Tehran Tue, 12/23/2025 – 12:00 23 December 2025 The spokesman for Iran’s military claimed that security forces had arrested some 2,000 people purportedly linked to a foreign espionage network prior and during the June 2025 war, asserting: “An extensive network of spies and agents of […]
Tehran 23 December 2025 #2 gnada Tue, 12/23/2025 – 22:27 Tehran Tue, 12/23/2025 – 12:00 23 December 2025 Iran’s UN ambassador told the Security Council: “We appreciate any fair and meaningful negotiation [with the U.S.], but insisting on zero enrichment policy, it is contrary to our rights as a member of the NPT, and it […]
As Myanmar approaches elections scheduled for 28 December, the UN’s top human rights official has said that civilians are being coerced from all sides – forced by the military to vote and threatened by armed opposition groups to boycott – in a climate of fear, violence and mass repression.
At a meeting to discuss nuclear non-proliferation on Tuesday, the Security Council’s stance on Iran’s nuclear activities remained divided on the issue, split between those who support the reinstatement of sanctions, and the members who believe the sanctions should be permanently lifted, whilst questioning the legality of the meeting itself.
After the “Golden Era”: Getting Bangladesh-India Ties Back on Track eschelhaas Tue, 12/23/2025 – 20:04 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 India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and his […]
The Security Council convenes today for a packed agenda. At 10 am, members are set to vote on a draft resolution extending the mandate of the African Union support mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which supports Somali authorities in stabilisation efforts and the fight against armed groups. The Council will then hear a briefing on Iran […]
Israel 20 December 2025 gnada Tue, 12/23/2025 – 03:29 Israel Tue, 12/23/2025 – 12:00 20 December 2025 Israel’s military announced that it had captured a suspected Islamic State operative during a raid into a UN-patrolled buffer zone in southern Syria. The IDF seized several weapons and brought the militant back to Israel for interrogation.
Lebanon 20 December 2025 gnada Tue, 12/23/2025 – 03:30 Lebanon Tue, 12/23/2025 – 12:00 20 December 2025 The office of Lebanon’s prime minister said that the army was “days away” from completing the first phase of disarming Hizbollah south of the Litani River, adding: “The state is ready to move on to the second phase […]
Tehran 20 December 2025 gnada Tue, 12/23/2025 – 03:31 Tehran Tue, 12/23/2025 – 12:00 20 December 2025 Iran’s judiciary announced the execution of an Iranian national who allegedly conducted surveillance and filming of military and security sites inside Iran on behalf of Israel.
Washington 21 December 2025 #1 gnada Tue, 12/23/2025 – 03:25 Washington Tue, 12/23/2025 – 12:00 21 December 2025 The U.S. special envoy to Iraq welcomed “reported steps by Iraqi armed groups toward disarmament”, but stressed: “Statements of intent alone are not sufficient. Disarmament must be comprehensive, irreversible and implemented through a clear and binding national […]
