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The UN was built for peace. Can it still deliver?

From Gaza to Hormuz, geopolitical divisions are testing the UN’s authority

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It’s no longer a question of whether the UN can abide by its original mandate – but whether its member states trust that it maintains the political will and collective backing to do so.

Russian FM urges US to pull diplomats from Kyiv embassy

Lavrov urged the US to evacuate diplomats from Kyiv during a call with Rubio

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Nuclear-capable missile launched at Ukraine: Russia

Nuclear-capable Oreshnik used as Russia answers eastern Ukraine strikes

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Security Service on January 9, 2026 reportedly shows a fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location, said to have been used for only the second known time in a strike on the western Lviv region overnight, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Putin begins China trip after Trump visit

Moscow leans on Beijing as leaders tout deepening ties and expanding energy trade

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other officials upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing late on May 19, 2026.

Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable

Leaders could discuss construction of natural gas pipeline through Mongolia

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping greet each other in Tianjin, China, on Aug. 31, 2025 in this file picture.

UAE brokers new 410-prisoner Russia-Ukraine exchange

Abu Dhabi mediation sees 410 captives freed in latest Russia-Ukraine swap

New swap lifts total UAE-mediated prisoner releases to more than 7,100

Visa-free travel: Saudi Arabia, Russia ease entry rules

Mutual visa waiver opens 90-day stays as Riyadh and Moscow mark 100 years of ties

All passport holders gain visa-free access, boosting tourism and business links

Putin says Ukraine war is 'heading to an end'

Russian leader claims conflict nearing conclusion, blames West for prolonging war

Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump announces 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Three-day truce to pause fighting and enable major prisoner exchange

President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Mother's Day luncheon in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 08, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Putin greets Iran for Nowruz, pledges support

Moscow calls itself a ‘reliable partner’ during ongoing regional conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Watch: Wrestler pulls off insane ‘Flying Squirrel’ move

The dramatic move earned the Russian the points he needed to win the match

Watch: Russian wrestler pulls off insane ‘Flying Squirrel’ move to steal victory

Sheikh Mohamed and Putin speak amid regional tensions

Leaders emphasise dialogue and diplomacy following Iranian attacks

Sheikh Mohamed and Putin speak amid regional tensions

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