Latvia, Colombia, Liberia, Congo, and Bahrain—have been elected to the United Nations Security Council in an uncontested vote.
Each will serve a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, replacing Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, South Korea, and Slovenia.
Latvia joins the Council for the first time in its history. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said the country’s past under Soviet rule gives it a unique perspective on freedom, peace, and support for Ukraine. “We know the fragility of peace,” she said after the vote on Tuesday, June 3.
Liberia returns to the Council for the first time since 1961. Deputy Foreign Minister Deweh Gray said the country will champion Africa’s common position and address global issues including conflict, inequality, and climate change.
Congo, now entering its third term, promised to bring lessons from its long-running conflicts and experience with UN peacekeeping. Foreign Minister Thérèse Wagner said the vote reflects Africa’s unity and rightful role in shaping global peace efforts.
Colombia will push for human rights and environmental protection. Ambassador Leonor Zalabata called for global unity and said Colombia will continue its work “in harmony with nature.”
Bahrain, which last served on the Council in 1998, will represent the Arab world.
The UN Security Council, made up of 15 members, holds primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.
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A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday at midnight local time and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend, adding to optimism that the Iran war could be nearing an end.
France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday (17 April) of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.
Nations and organisations and Beirut react positively to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Lebanese authorities negotiated the pause with Israel after an historic meeting on Tuesday in the U.S with President Donald Trump making the announcement on Thursday 16 April.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
Dubai’s most iconic hotel, the Burj Al Arab, is set to close for the first time since opening in 1999 as it begins an extensive 18-month refurbishment aimed at preserving its status as a global symbol of luxury.
Azerbaijan and Russia have announced a formal settlement over the 2024 crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Embraer 190 near Aktau, confirming that all outstanding issues, including compensation, have been resolved.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there was a "good chance" of a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel happening soon, after he announced a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
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North Korea is making “very serious” advances in its nuclear weapons capabilities, with signs of a new uranium enrichment facility and increased activity at a key complex, the International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has said.
The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly voted to block an effort to rein in Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran.
RRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Beijing is placing China’s diplomacy under closer scrutiny, as it balances its partnership with Moscow against strained relations with the U.S.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
Britain and France will co-host virtual talks on Friday (17 April) to ease tensions and restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon on Wednesday to an outpouring of joy, marking the start of an emotional visit for the country’s Catholic faithful.
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