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America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA AnalystFormer CIA analyst Larry Johnson revealed President Donald Trump inquired about using nuclear weapons. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staf...
Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visitPresident Donald Trump is set to visit China soon. He has previously praised Chinese leader Xi Jinping. However, trade disputes and China's...
US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to vetoWashington has altered its United Nations resolution demanding Iran cease attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. However, diplomats believe China...
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Full explainer on Gulf conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks and global marketsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Oil prices climbed after new c...
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of HormuzUS-Iran war news: US forces intercepted Iranian attacks on Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military responded by targeting Irani...
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, RussiaAmerica is pushing for United Nations backing of a resolution demanding Iran stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. However, China and Russi...
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with USIran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shippi...
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokeholdAmerica and its Gulf allies have put forward a United Nations resolution. It warns Iran of sanctions if it does not stop attacking ships in...
Iran war latest: Last hope gone? Russia, China exercise veto against UN resolution at reopening of Strait of HormuzIran war update: One-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through the strait, and Iran’s stranglehold during the war has sent energy p...
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strain of HormuzRussia and China blocked a UN Security Council resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution aimed to ensure safe passage thro...
S. Korea slams 'irresponsible' Russian veto ending UN N. Korea sanctions monitoringSouth Korea "clearly points out that the Russian Federation, despite its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has made ...
Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza 'ceasefire' at Security CouncilRussia and China on Friday vetoed a US-led draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington...
Russia, China seeking veto power on their periphery: Defence Secretary James Mattis"We must look reality in the eye. Russia and China are seeking veto power over the economic, diplomatic and security decisions on their per...
Russia vetoes UNSC action condemning Syria chemical weapons attackRussia, a permanent member of 15-nation Council, exercised the veto yesterday when a draft resolution drafted by France, the United Kingdom...
US disappointed with the way Russia, China exercise veto powerHe said as it relates to the situation in Syria, the US' most urgent concern is with the way Russia has used their veto authority on the Se...
Don't barter J&K for a UNSC seatIf India gives way on Kashmir, the Obama administration has privately promised to twist Islamabad’s arm into abandoning its opposition in t...