UN Security Council delegation meets Syrian leader
A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, where they met Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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The ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is quite fragile, and we shouldn't be complacent, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said.
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Grossi confirms candidacy for UN secretary-general position
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Hamas supports idea of deploying UN peacekeepers to Gaza
Palestinian factions that took part in the Cairo talks, have supported the idea of deploying UN peacekeepers in the Gaza Strip, Hamas said.
Azerbaijani and Armenian parliament speakers meet in Geneva
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Iran's nuclear agreement expires
Iran formally informed the United Nations that Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal, has expired as of October 18, 2025.
Russia ready to facilitate settlement of Iranian nuclear program issue
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UN delivers 560 tons of food into Gaza per day
The UN World Food Program (WFP) is delivering around 560 tons of food daily to Gaza since a ceasefire took effect, but warned deliveries remain far below what is needed to meet the population's urgent needs.
UN estimates Gaza rebuild to cost $70 bln
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UN Secretary-General receives invitation to visit Azerbaijan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres may visit Azerbaijan. He was invited to the country by the Caucasus Muslims Office.
