Philippines’ bid for UN Security Council seat sidesteps maritime row

As a potential council member, the Philippines is expected to address broader global security issues and be a 'responsible ...

Trump not a fan of UN, Melania to chair Security Council — a global first for spouse of world leader

US First Lady Melania Trump is all set to lead a session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday as the US assumes the body’s rotating monthly presidency.
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UN General Assembly schedules mid-2026 vote to elect five new rotating Security Council members

The elections for new non-permanent members of the United Nations’ Security Council are scheduled for mid-2026. The elections will be pivotal in shaping the future dynamics of global governance. The ...
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The U.N. Security Council is Struggling. We Still Need It

The United Nations Security Council holds a meeting on Iran at UN headquarters on September 19, 2025, in New York. The United Nations Security Council holds a meeting on Iran at UN headquarters on ...
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Bahrain Begins Term as Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council

From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet – but at times heated – diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January 2026, Kingdom of ...