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India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

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India has strongly cautioned that efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could be considered ineffective if changes focus only on expanding non-permanent membership while leaving the existing power structure untouched. Speaking during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reform at the United Nations, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador […]

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Allies Skeptical of Trump’s $1 Billion “Board of Peace” Offer

Allies Skeptical of Trump’s $1 Billion “Board of Peace” Offer

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World leaders reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a new international “Board of Peace,” which would require countries to pay US$1 billion for permanent membership. Analysts quickly compared the idea to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council. The White House has invited several global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]

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UN Security Council Makes Historic First Visit to Syria Ahead of Assad Ousting Anniversary

UN Security Council Makes Historic First Visit to Syria Ahead of Assad Ousting Anniversary

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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]

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Thailand and Cambodia Clash Again Despite Ceasefire Agreement After Trump’s Intervention

Thailand and Cambodia Clash Again Despite Ceasefire Agreement After Trump’s Intervention

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SAMRAONG, July 27 — Hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia reignited on Sunday morning, marking the fourth consecutive day of conflict along their disputed border, despite both nations previously agreeing in principle to a ceasefire following a phone call with US President Donald Trump. The escalating violence, centered near ancient temples straddling the northern Cambodian and […]

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