United Nations
The Palestinian issue will again set back Israeli aims
The annual UN General Assembly is highlighting debates around the two-state solution
IsraelSomalia aid diversion scandal may have ripple effects
Reports of systematic theft of humanitarian aid in Somalia follow similar revelations in Ethiopia
SomaliaIranian inspectors ban will limit nuclear monitoring
Iran has withdrawn the accreditation of eight International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear inspectors
IranEfforts to calm the Lebanon-Israel border will fail
As the UN force's mandate is renewed, Washington has launched a new border demarcation push
LebanonTension over roadworks will deepen deadlock in Cyprus
Tensions have flared up because of a controversial road project to a village in the UN-policed buffer zone
CyprusAfghan Taliban will be flexible on foreign jihadists
A recent UN report alleges that the Taliban government retains ties with jihadist groups including al-Qaida
AfghanistanA Syrian aid compromise at the UN is still likely
Russian obstruction of the Security Council authorisation renewal has sparked dire international and local warnings
SyriaSyrian-Arab rapprochement has strict limits
Under pressure at the UN, Damascus relied on Moscow’s support, while fellow Arab League members stood back
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