UN Council Stalls Vote on Iran Sanctions Relief
The UN Security Council failed to pass resolutions to extend Iran sanctions relief under the JCPOA, leaving the snapback mechanism poised for action.
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EU Unveils 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia
The European Commission unveiled its 19th sanctions package against Russia on Friday in Brussels, now pending approval from member states.
US Casts Sixth UN Security Council Veto on Gaza Ceasefire
US vetoes its sixth UN Security Council resolution demanding a Gaza ceasefire as famine worsens and global calls for humanitarian aid intensify.
Israel’s Ground Assault on Gaza City Sparks Global Condemnation
Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City has triggered a communications blackout and international condemnation from the UN, Arab states, the EU, and more as civilian casualties rise.
Macao SAR Elects 26 New Legislators in Landmark Vote
Macao SAR elects 26 new legislators—14 directly, 12 indirectly—in the first vote under its updated Election Law, marking a milestone for the Legislative Assembly and One Country, Two Systems.
Iran Rebukes G7’s ‘Baseless’ Accusations Over Transnational Repression
Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejects the G7’s allegations of transnational repression as baseless, urging accountability over regional stability.
Macao SAR Kicks Off 8th Legislative Assembly Election
Macao SAR kicked off voting for its eighth Legislative Assembly on Sunday at 37 polling stations, with 33 seats and new election law amendments in focus.
Japanese PM Ishiba to Resign to Avert LDP Split
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign as LDP leader after losing upper house majority in July, aiming to keep the party united.
Thailand’s Parliament Elects Anutin Charnvirakul as New PM
Thailand’s parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul, backed by the Bhumjaithai Party, as the new prime minister after winning a simple majority in Friday’s vote.
China Rebukes EU’s ‘Autocratic Alliance’ Claim as Irresponsible
China’s Foreign Ministry calls an EU leader’s ‘autocratic alliance’ claim ‘very wrongful,’ urging unity and respect for history to protect world peace.