The United Nations Security Council condemns the massacre in Myanmar of more than 35 people, including four children and two humanitarian workers, blamed on junta troops.

The use of sanctions as ‘blind instruments’ to pressure nations: that is one accusation that has been leveled against the UN, an international body that was created to resolve world crises.

Israel has launched two missiles targeting an empty building in the south of the Syrian capital, Damascus.

The UN Security Council has expressed "deep concern" over the escalation of fighting in Ethiopia, calling for a ceasefire and the initiation of peace talks in the restive northern region of Tigray.

Iran says its proposed resolution on nuclear disarmament serves as a benchmark for measuring the actions of UN members against their claims.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran is “closely monitoring” Sudan’s recent developments in the wake of a military coup, calling on all Sudanese sides to engage in dialogue to ensure the promised democratic transition of power is carried out in the North African country.

North Korea says the United States applies "double standards" in its approach to Pyongyang's weapons program and has overreacted to its recent missile test by calling for an emergency gathering of the United Nations Security Council.