News Ukraine in Grip of Third Winter of Escalating Russian Attacks 2025-01-08 12:00 Ukraine is facing its third winter of escalating Russian attacks, as Moscow continues its brutal war against its neighbor. The conflict has caused widespread devastation and loss of life, and there is no end in sight. Intensified Shelling Russian forces have intensified their … Read more
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates 8 January 2025 The UN Security Council is meeting today to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a focus on the situation in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon. Syria The conflict in Syria has been ongoing for over a decade, … Read more
DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears 8 January 2025 New York – Efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons have been significantly hampered by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) continued pursuit of its nuclear program, the United Nations Security Council heard today. Briefing the Council, Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament … Read more
Ukraine in Grip of Third Winter of Escalating Russian Attacks January 8, 2025 By [Author’s Name] Ukraine is bracing for its third consecutive winter under relentless Russian attacks, with no end to the conflict in sight. Intensified Bombardment In recent months, Russia has intensified its bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Kyiv, Kharkiv, and other … Read more
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates January 8, 2025, 12:00 PM United Nations, New York The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss the escalating crisis in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the conflicts in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon. Syria … Read more
‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead 8 January 2025 The Security Council has welcomed progress towards a Syrian-led political solution to the country’s ongoing conflict, while highlighting important steps that still need to be taken. In a presidential statement adopted on Friday, the Council commended the work of the UN Special Envoy’s Office … Read more
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates January 8, 2025 United Nations, New York – The United Nations Security Council met today to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon. Syria The Council heard a briefing from UN Special … Read more
‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead Published: 2023-01-08 12:00 The Security Council has stressed the importance of continued efforts to support a “Syrian-led” political solution to the conflict in the country, as well as the need to address the humanitarian crisis and accountability for crimes committed during the war. In a statement issued … Read more
Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo January 8, 2025 **Geneva – ** A group of independent human rights experts on Friday called for the immediate release of Abu Zubaydah, a Palestinian man who has been held in the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, for more than two decades … Read more
‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead 8 January 2025 NEW YORK – “A Syrian-led political process” is the only way to end the conflict in that country, the Security Council affirmed on Friday, stressing that the parties must “urgently” resume negotiations under UN auspices. Meeting in New York, Council members reiterated their “strong … Read more