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UN Reimposes ‘Snapback’ Sanctions on Iran Amid Deepening Economic and Geopolitical Crises

UN Reimposes ‘Snapback’ Sanctions on Iran Amid Deepening Economic and Geopolitical Crises

UN Reimposes ‘Snapback’ Sanctions on Iran Amid Deepening Economic and Geopolitical Crises The United Nations has reimposed a comprehensive set of sanctions on Iran, effective this Sunday, a move expected to severely exacerbate the Islamic Republic’s already dire economic and humanitarian conditions. Utilizing the ‘snapback’ mechanism from the 2015 nuclear deal, the sanctions will freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program, among other measures. This action follows a trigger…

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UN Sanctions Reimposed on Iran: European Powers Urge De-escalation Amid Nuclear Standoff

UN Sanctions Reimposed on Iran: European Powers Urge De-escalation Amid Nuclear Standoff

UN Sanctions Reimposed on Iran: European Powers Urge De-escalation Amid Nuclear Standoff The United Nations has officially reimposed sweeping economic and military sanctions on Iran, effective Saturday, prompting immediate calls for de-escalation and negotiation from the UK, France, and Germany. The three European nations issued a joint statement, asserting that the reinstatement of measures was a ‘last resort’ due to Iran’s ‘continued nuclear escalation’ and a perceived lack of cooperation. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, alongside her French and German…

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UN Sanctions on Iran Snap Back Into Effect as Nuclear Diplomacy Fails

UN Sanctions on Iran Snap Back Into Effect as Nuclear Diplomacy Fails

UN Sanctions on Iran Snap Back Into Effect as Nuclear Diplomacy Fails Sweeping United Nations sanctions against Iran have officially come back into force, marking the first such reinstatement in a decade. The measures took effect late Saturday into Sunday GMT, following the collapse of last-ditch nuclear negotiations between Tehran and western powers. The renewed sanctions, triggered three months after reported Israeli and US strikes on Iranian facilities, specifically target Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Experts anticipate a broader…

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Global Powers Reimpose Sweeping UN Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program

Global Powers Reimpose Sweeping UN Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program

Global Powers Reimpose Sweeping UN Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program The United Nations is poised to reimpose extensive economic and military sanctions on Iran, effective 00:00 GMT on Sunday, September 28th. This critical development follows accusations from the UK, France, and Germany that Iran has failed to uphold its commitments under the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). A 30-day diplomatic window, triggered by the European powers’ letter to the UN Security Council last…

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UN Security Council Rejects Russia-China Bid to Halt Iran Sanctions

UN Security Council Rejects Russia-China Bid to Halt Iran Sanctions

UN Security Council Rejects Russia-China Bid to Halt Iran Sanctions UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Security Council has rejected a last-minute resolution from Russia and China aimed at delaying the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The vote, which took place on Friday, occurred just one day before the deadline for the sanctions to take effect, following weeks of unsuccessful negotiations between Western powers and Iran. The resolution, championed by Iran’s key allies, Russia and China, failed…

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UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Session Over Russian Airspace Incursions into Estonia

UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Session Over Russian Airspace Incursions into Estonia

UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Session Over Russian Airspace Incursions into Estonia The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting today, Monday, September 22, 2025, to address recent Russian incursions into Estonian airspace. The urgent session was requested by Estonia following an incident on Friday where three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets reportedly entered its airspace over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes before being intercepted by NATO forces. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned Russia’s actions, stating they…

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US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Call Amid Escalating Gaza Crisis

US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Call Amid Escalating Gaza Crisis

US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Call Amid Escalating Gaza Crisis The United States has once again exercised its veto power at the United Nations Security Council, blocking a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This marks the sixth time the US has rejected such a call, citing the resolution’s failure to adequately condemn Hamas and recognize Israel’s right to self-defense. The decision comes as the UN’s humanitarian office issues dire warnings that critical lifelines for civilians in Gaza…

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US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Amid International Condemnation

US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Amid International Condemnation

US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Amid International Condemnation The United States recently exercised its veto power in the UN Security Council, blocking a resolution that demanded an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This marks the fifth U.S. veto since the conflict began, drawing widespread criticism from other council members and international observers. The resolution, which garnered support from all 14 other Security Council members, described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “catastrophic” and urged Israel to lift all…

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Poland Rejects Trump’s ‘Mistake’ Claim Amid Russian Drone Incursion, Calls for UN Security Council Meeting

Poland Rejects Trump’s ‘Mistake’ Claim Amid Russian Drone Incursion, Calls for UN Security Council Meeting

Poland Rejects Trump’s ‘Mistake’ Claim Amid Russian Drone Incursion, Calls for UN Security Council Meeting Warsaw, Poland – Polish officials today vehemently rejected former President Donald Trump’s assertion that a significant Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace earlier this week “could have been a mistake.” The incident, involving 17 Russian-made drones falling on Polish territory on Wednesday, has heightened tensions and prompted an urgent NATO response. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, addressing the public on social media, declared, “We would also…

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UN Security Council Convenes as NATO Bolsters Eastern Flank Following Russian Drone Incursion in Poland

UN Security Council Convenes as NATO Bolsters Eastern Flank Following Russian Drone Incursion in Poland

UN Security Council Convenes as NATO Bolsters Eastern Flank Following Russian Drone Incursion in Poland The United Nations Security Council is set to convene today, Friday, September 12th, at 19:00 GMT, to address the serious incident involving Russian drones shot down over Polish airspace earlier this week. This urgent session comes as NATO members significantly bolster their defenses along the alliance’s eastern flank in response to what Poland has described as an unprecedented Russian incursion. The incident, which occurred in…

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Netanyahu Defends Gaza City Plan Amid Urgent UN Warnings of Starvation and Catastrophe

Netanyahu Defends Gaza City Plan Amid Urgent UN Warnings of Starvation and Catastrophe

Netanyahu Defends Gaza City Plan Amid Urgent UN Warnings of Starvation and Catastrophe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staunchly defending his controversial plan to seize control of Gaza City, even as senior United Nations officials issue dire warnings that the move risks unleashing “another calamity” on a territory already grappling with widespread “starvation, pure and simple.” The plan, recently approved by the security cabinet, has drawn condemnation both domestically and internationally. During an emergency UN Security Council session held…

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Israel Rocked by Mass Protests Amidst UN Security Council Meeting on Gaza War Expansion

Israel Rocked by Mass Protests Amidst UN Security Council Meeting on Gaza War Expansion

Israel Rocked by Mass Protests Amidst UN Security Council Meeting on Gaza War Expansion Thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in widespread protests, intensifying pressure on the government against its proposed plan to expand military operations in Gaza. The demonstrations, which saw protesters block major highways and light bonfires, come as the United Nations Security Council is set to convene today, Sunday, to discuss Israel’s contentious strategy. Protesters, including family members of hostages still held in Gaza, express…

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Macron’s Bold Palestine Recognition Push Sparks Diplomatic Fallout Ahead of Critical UN Summit

Macron’s Bold Palestine Recognition Push Sparks Diplomatic Fallout Ahead of Critical UN Summit

Macron’s Bold Palestine Recognition Push Sparks Diplomatic Fallout Ahead of Critical UN Summit French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited a fresh wave of diplomatic tension with his recent declaration that France intends to recognize a Palestinian state in September. This unilateral decision, making France the first Western UN Security Council member to do so, comes amidst mounting pressure and a critical upcoming United Nations conference. Macron’s move follows his April visit to the Gaza border, where he was profoundly affected…

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UN Sounds Alarm: Haiti’s Capital Nears Total Collapse Under Gang Control

UN Sounds Alarm: Haiti’s Capital Nears Total Collapse Under Gang Control

UN Sounds Alarm: Haiti’s Capital Nears Total Collapse Under Gang Control United Nations officials issued a stark warning this week, declaring that criminal gangs have seized “near-total control” of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, pushing the impoverished Caribbean nation closer to the brink of state collapse. An estimated 90% of the capital is now under the dominion of these groups, who are aggressively expanding their violent reach into previously peaceful regions. Ghada Fathy Waly, executive director of the U.N. Office on Drugs…

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