United Nations Security Council Elections

The United Nations General Assembly elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia to the U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on Jan. 1, 2025. The Security Council is the only U.N. body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing sanctions and authorizing use of force.

Middle East Tensions

Saudi Foreign Ministry expresses concern over military escalation in the region following Iranian attack on Israel, calls for restraint and UN Security Council action.