The muted Arab response to President Trump’s call to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory shows Syria’s weakness amid a reordered Arab world.
Tag: Security Council (UN)
China Blocks U.N. Vote to Blacklist Pakistani Militant Leader
It was the country’s fourth block in a decade on a Security Council effort to blacklist Masood Azhar, the founder of a militant group that nearly brought South Asia to the brink of war last month.
Trump Envoy to Middle East Lashes Out at Palestinian Authority
The envoy, Jason D. Greenblatt, accused Palestinian leaders of offering “a reward system” for terrorists amid a dispute over tax payments withheld by Israel.
Russia Blocks Venezuela Measure at U.N., Calling It a U.S. Ploy for Regime Change
In a Cold War-style dispute at the United Nations, Russia sided with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and against an American resolution calling for aid distribution and new elections.
Cold War-Style Accusations Fly as Security Council Meets on Venezuela
The Trump administration’s special representative for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, jousted with Russia’s ambassador, though nothing was resolved.
Trump and Kim May Declare End of War at Summit, South Korea Says
An armistice ended fighting in the Korean War, but the United States and North Korea are still technically at war. This week’s summit meeting in Vietnam could change that.
Venezuelan President Does an About-Face That Allows U.S. Diplomats to Stay
President Nicolás Maduro drops demand for all American diplomats to leave the South American country by the end of the weekend.
Congolese Candidate, Asserting Fraud, Seeks Recount From Court
The announcement by the candidate, Martin Fayulu, came as questions about the fairness of the vote and fears of violence intensified.
Pompeo Calls Iran ‘Reckless’ and Argues for Tougher U.N. Stance
The secretary of state, who expressed skepticism last week about the value of the United Nations, visited the Security Council to make a case against Iran.
Russia-Ukraine Fight Over Narrow Sea Passage Risks Wider War
The opening of an overt front at sea introduced an unstable element into what had been a long-running war fought over land in eastern Ukraine.