The high-seas handover blocked two diplomatic adversaries from evading American economic sanctions. Iran denied it was its fuel.
Tag: Security Council (UN)
‘Lifeline’ Syria Aid Measure Lapses Over U.N. Security Council Deadlock
With hours to go before a deadline, Russia and China vetoed an attempt by Western members to extend approval for aid to be delivered via two border crossings from Turkey.
U.N. Removes Saudi-Led Coalition From Child-Killer Blacklist
The coalition was first added to the list several years ago for killing and injuring children in Yemen — including 222 last year, despite its being delisted Monday.
To Pressure Iran, Pompeo Turns to the Deal Trump Renounced
The secretary of state is preparing an argument that the U.S. remains a participant in the Obama-era nuclear deal, with the goal of extending an arms embargo or destroying the accord.
Violence in India Threatens Its Global Ambitions
India is pushing for more clout globally, as the world’s largest democracy. But as its government takes an illiberal turn to Hindu nationalism, that premise is being questioned.
Palestinian Leader Denounces Trump’s Mideast Plan at U.N.
President Mahmoud Abbas called the Trump plan an illegitimate, one-sided proposal that rewards Israel’s occupation.
South Korean Leader Considers Letting Its Tourists Visit North Korea
Kim Jong-un has been trying to attract more foreign tourists to ease the pain of sanctions; South Korea says it may allow visits to the North.
The U.N. Tried to Save Hospitals in Syria. It Didn’t Work.
Russian and Syrian forces have bombed sites on a flawed U.N. no-strike list with impunity. Relief groups are giving up hope.
Syrian Offensive Sends Tens of Thousands Fleeing
Trapped between a fierce assault and a closed Turkish border, desperate civilians are huddling in makeshift settlements, bewildered as they seek safety.
After North Korea Hints at New Policy, U.S. Warns Against More Missile Tests
The American ambassador to the United Nations, responding to North Korean signals that it could resume long-range missile tests, said such a move would be “deeply counterproductive.”