Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Russia shuts down UN Watchdog monitoring North Korea sanctions

Russia shuts down UN Watchdog monitoring North Korea sanctions

13 out of 14 member states supported the panel’s renewal, with China abstaining.  The veto by Russia prompted condemnation from the US, UK, South Korea, and other Western allies. South Korea’s representative criticized Russia’s “blind self-centeredness” and dismissed the panel’s accusations. Russia shut down a panel of UN experts that had been monitoring sanctions against … Read more

Israel prefers diplomacy on Iran but could act alone

Israel

Israel reiterates a long-standing veiled threat to launch a preemptive war. Follows calls by Western powers to rebuke Tehran for failing to answer questions on uranium traces at undeclared sites. Israeli PM Naftali Bennett: Israel could take independent action against Iran. On Friday, Israel told the U.N. nuclear watchdog it would prefer a diplomatic resolution … Read more