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Diplomacy Under Fire: UN Presses Russia After Kyiv Attack
UN Security Council members expressed hope for a ceasefire in Ukraine despite deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv that killed 28 civilians. Amid rising casualties and mine contamination, delegates urged Moscow to accept Ukraine’s 30-day truce offer and stop targeting civilians. Russia denies striking non-military targets, while Ukraine accuses Moscow of deliberate terror tactics.
6 days ago


Analysis: Theocrats, Securocrats, and the Dangerous Logic of the Iran–Israel Escalation
The Iran–Israel escalation isn’t just another regional flare-up—it’s the product of two power structures that thrive on conflict. With Theocrats and Securocrats calling the shots in both capitals, diplomacy doesn’t stand a chance. Until we engage the systems—not just the symptoms—war will remain the status quo.
Jun 18


No Pay, Still Paid: The UN's Absurd Budget Rule
The UN is refunding unspent funds—even to countries that never paid. Outdated rules and rigid systems are quietly strangling its ability to respond to global crises.
Jun 16


From Words to Waves: UN Adopts Ocean Action Plan
In a powerful call to action, the UN Ocean Conference in Nice adopted a global declaration urging urgent efforts to restore ocean health and combat climate change. The “Nice Ocean Action Plan” highlights the ocean’s critical role in climate regulation, food security, and sustainable development, while warning that progress remains dangerously behind.
Jun 14


Security Council Divided, Region on Edge: Diplomacy Tested Amid Israel-Iran Clash
In an emergency session following Israel’s air strikes on Iran, the UN Security Council called for immediate de-escalation amid fears of a broader regional war. With nuclear facilities struck, retaliatory drone and missile attacks launched, and diplomacy under strain, the Council warned that the Middle East stands at a dangerous tipping point.
Jun 14


Loyalty or Leverage? Gulf States Revisit Their Bet as Trump Turns on Musk
As tensions escalate between President Trump and Elon Musk, Gulf states find themselves navigating a delicate balance between innovation and political allegiance. With Tesla and Starlink expanding in the region, but Trump threatening to sever ties, the future of U.S.–Gulf tech diplomacy hangs in the balance.
Jun 9


Kazakhstan’s Path From Tragedy to Tolerance: Interfaith Dialogue, Peace, and Disarmament| By: Katsuhiro Asagiri
On Kazakhstan’s Day of Remembrance, President Tokayev led a solemn tribute at the ALZHIR Memorial, honoring victims of Soviet-era repression and famine. Once a site of suffering, Kazakhstan now champions interfaith dialogue and nuclear disarmament—turning its painful past into a call for peace, tolerance, and global cooperation.
Jun 5


U.S. Veto Halts Gaza Ceasefire: Humanity on Hold
The U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, blocking a measure backed by 14 other members. The vote exposed deep divisions on global accountability and multilateral failure, as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Critics condemned the move as shielding Israeli actions and politicizing aid, while others warned the cost of inaction will be measured in civilian lives.
Jun 5


Pakistan’s Plea, India’s Silence (Video)
At UN headquarters, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warned that peace between nuclear neighbors Pakistan and India hangs by a thread. He condemned India’s strikes as illegal, urged dialogue over escalation, and called out the global double standard in how terrorism is politicized. “We can’t let non-state actors decide the fate of 1.7 billion people,” he said. His message: talk, before it’s too late.
Jun 4


UK Backs Realism in Sahara Dispute in Landmark Diplomatic Shift
In a significant diplomatic development, the United Kingdom has officially endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the most credible and pragmatic path to resolving the decades-long conflict. The joint communiqué, signed in Rabat, signals a strategic shift in UK foreign policy and deepens bilateral ties amid growing international support for Morocco’s regional approach.
Jun 3


Five Nations Elected to UN Security Council Amid Regional Tensions and Nuclear Concerns
Bahrain, Colombia, the DRC, Latvia, and Liberia have been elected to the UN Security Council for 2026–2027. In an exclusive exchange with ATN News, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister addressed concerns over Iran’s nuclear enrichment, pledging support for a region free of nuclear weapons and committed to peaceful negotiations.
Jun 3


Germany’s Annalena Baerbock Elected to Lead 80th UNGA Session
Annalena Baerbock to Preside Over Historic UNGA Milestone By: Ahmed Fathi UNHQ, New York : — Germany’s former Foreign Minister, Annalena...
Jun 2
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