US urges tougher UN sanctions against North Korea The United States has called for tougher international sanctions against North Korea at the UN Security Council, accusing Pyongyang of "increasingly dangerous provocations" after it … World • 26 Mar
Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring 'aggression' Russia, as expected, has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that deplored "in the strongest terms" the country's "aggression" against Ukraine and demanded the immediate … World • 26 Feb
Mary Robinson calls on UN not to fail Afghan women The former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, has called on the UN Security Council not to fail the women and girls of Afghanistan. World • 07 Sep 21
'We will hold Taliban to account' - Irish UN Ambassador The Irish Ambassador to the United Nations has said that Ireland will hold the Taliban to account on human rights issues, particularly when it comes … World • 01 Sep 21
Coveney is 'proud' as UN extends Syrian aid operation The United Nations Security Council has agreed to extend a cross-border aid operation into northwest Syria from Turkey for 12 months. World • 09 Jul 21
Tigray forces seize regional capital in Ethiopia Tigrayan forces have said they have Ethiopian government troops on the run around the regional capital Mekelle after taking full control of the city in … World • 29 Jun 21
Ethiopian government declares ceasefire in Tigray The former governing party in Ethiopia's Tigray region has said it was back in control of the regional capital Mekelle, and the government which ousted … World • 28 Jun 21
Key role for Ireland in maintaining Syria aid corridor The UN's Special Envoy for Syria has said he is hopeful that Ireland, working alongside his home country of Norway, can help maintain the only … World • 04 Feb 21
Ireland to renegotiate Syrian humanitarian aid corridor Ireland is being tasked with renegotiating the mandate to maintain a crucial humanitarian aid corridor from Turkey into north-west Syria, as part of its new … Ireland • 03 Feb 21
UN flag to fly at Leinster House to mark Irish role The United Nations flag is to fly in Leinster House to mark Ireland's new role on the UN Security Council which begins tomorrow. Politics • 31 Dec 20
View from the UN as Ireland wins Security Council bid Irish and Canadian officials stood outside UN headquarters in New York as ambassadors arrived to cast their votes to elect non-permanent members to the UN … Analysis and Comment • 17 Jun 20
Crunch time for Ireland's Security Council bid After two years of lobbying, speeches, phone calls, music concerts, promotional videos and celebrity endorsements, it is finally crunch time for Ireland's bid to win … Analysis and Comment • 17 Jun 20
Ireland launch education campaign for girls at UN Ireland has hosted a major event at the United Nations in New York highlighting the importance of education for girls. Education • 11 Feb 20
UN Syrian aid vote blocked by Russia and China Russia and China have voted to block a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended for a year cross-border humanitarian aid to four million … World • 21 Dec 19
UNSC fails to condemn attack on Libya migrant centre The UN Security Council has failed to agree a joint statement denouncing an air strike on a migrant detention centre in Libya where 44 people … World • 04 Jul 19
N Korea says US 'hell-bent' on hostile acts against it North Korea has accused the United States of being "hell-bent" on hostile acts, just days after the two countries' leaders met at the demilitarized zone … World • 04 Jul 19
Global representatives in Cork for maritime events Government representatives and ambassadors from 31 countries from the Pacific, Caribbean and African coasts who are facing significant challenges from climate change are in Cork … Ireland • 08 Jun 19
Syria requests UN meeting on US move on Golan Heights Syria has asked the United Nations Security Council to hold an urgent meeting on the decision of the United States to recognize the Golan Heights … World • 27 Mar 19
Russia accuses US of preparing military intervention A top Russian security official has accused the United States of deploying forces in Puerto Rico and Colombia in preparation for a military intervention in … World • 26 Feb 19
Taoiseach defends quest for UN Security Council seat Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended a decision for Ireland to seek a seat on the United Nations' Security Council. Politics • 13 Feb 19
Israeli defence minister resigns over Gaza ceasefire Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman has announced his resignation in protest at a Gaza ceasefire that he called a "capitulation to terror", weakening Prime Minister … World • 14 Nov 18
UN to discuss violence, refugees in southwest Syria The UN Security Council is to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss the Syrian army's Russian-backed offensive against rebel groups in the southwest of … Syria • 04 Jul 18
Taoiseach, Tánaiste in US to bid for UN council seat The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have arrived in New York ahead of the launch of Ireland's bid for a seat on the UN Security Council. Politics • 02 Jul 18
Russia's 12 UN vetoes on Syria Russia used its veto power for the 12th time this week at the UN Security Council to block action directed at its Syrian ally. World • 11 Apr 18
Aid convoy blocked in Syria despite UN ceasefire order About 40 trucks are loaded and ready to ferry relief supplies to Syria's bomb-and-siege shattered Eastern Ghouta, but there has been no let up in … World • 01 Mar 18
