Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid

Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.

Failure to win seat on UN security council sparks German soul-searching

Criticism comes from across political spectrum after decision regarded as blow to Friedrich Merz’s government Germany’s unprecedented failure to win one of the rotating seats on the UN security council has sparked an intense round of soul searching in Berlin, and raised questions about its claims to international leadership under Friedrich Merz. The council vote on Wednesday, which elected Austria and Portugal to a two-year term along with Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe, marked a blow to Me...

By Deborah Cole in Berlin

Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?

Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.

Germany's UN defeat: What went wrong?

Austria and Portugal have won seats on the UN Security Council, ending Germany's 40-year streak. DW examines the foreign policy questions raised by Berlin's defeat.

Dar congratulates countries elected as non-permanent UNSC members

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe on their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term. “We wish them every success in discharging this important responsibility,” he said in a post on X. “As Pakistan continues its tenure on the UNSC through 2026, we remain committed to advancing peace, security, dialogue, and multilateral coop...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

Philippines fails to secure UN Security Council seat

The Philippines failed to secure a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council  after being defeated by Kyrgyzstan in four rounds of voting on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time).

By Pia Lee-Brago

FM Dar congratulates five nations elected to UNSC non-permanent seats

Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe elected for 2027–2028 term

By Web Desk

Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat for the first time

Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and Kyrgyzstan won the election after four rounds of voting. These five countries will serve as non-permanent members of the UNSC for the 2027-2028 term. The post Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat for the first time appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Qatar’s UN diplomat elected rapporteur of General Assembly’s Sixth Committee

Qatar has secured a key legal role at the United Nations, with diplomat Abdulaziz Fadhalah Al Sulaiti elected rapporteur of the General Assembly’s Sixth Committee. Qatari diplomat Abdulaziz Fadhalah Al… (The post Qatar’s UN diplomat elected rapporteur of General Assembly’s Sixth Committee is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Sebastian Marmol

Kyrgyzstan Wins Historic UN Security Council Seat, Earns Kazakhstan’s Backing

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kyrgyzstan has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council for 2027-2028, marking the first time the country will serve on the UN’s most powerful body and giving Central Asia a stronger voice in global security discussions, reported the UN press service. The UN General Assembly elected Kyrgyzstan on June… The post Kyrgyzstan Wins Historic UN Security Council Seat, Earns K...

By Fatima Kemelova