Washington, March 21 – The Trump Administration is advocating for a leaner and more focused United Nations, with its top diplomat to the world body, Mike Waltz, telling lawmakers that the organization must return to its core mission of maintaining international peace and security.Testifying...
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Washington, March 16 – The war with Iran is causing concern in Washington and driving up oil prices. Fighting in the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy flows. The conflict is also exacerbating political divisions in the United States.The conflict, now in its third week, has disrupted...
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Washington, March 8 – US lawmakers on Sunday raised sharp questions about the objectives and potential duration of President Donald Trump's expanding military campaign against Iran, warning that the administration must clearly explain its strategy to the American people and Congress.Speaking...
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United Nations, March 4 In a development highlighting polarisation in the UN Security Council, the monthly programme of work for the US Presidency of the powerful UN organ could not be adopted after Russia and China raised objections concerning Iran.The United States, a veto-wielding permanent...
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New York, March 1 – Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of “a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability” at the Security Council, where the US and Israel, on one side, and Iran and Russia, on the other, traded accusations over the latest flare-up...
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United Nations, March 1 The US and Israel clashed with Iran at the UN Security Council, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that military action in the Middle East risks igniting "uncontrollable" events in the region."We are witnessing a grave threat to international peace and...
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Washington, February 18 – US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, said President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan had received unanimous backing at the UN Security Council and signaled intensified pressure on Iran, calling it a significant diplomatic moment for Washington.“Not only did...
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