- 15h ago
Houthis declare maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening Bab el-Mandeb oil route; UN warns of wider escalation
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced an immediate maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, citing the kingdom's own blockade and last week's attack on Sana airport. The UN warned the move could trigger 'an even greater regional escalation'.
- May 30
UN Blacklists Israel and Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict, Israel Severs Ties with Guterres
The United Nations has for the first time added Israeli and Russian security forces to its annual blacklist of parties committing sexual violence in conflict zones, citing patterns of rape, genital mutilation, and torture against detainees. Israel immediately severed all ties with Secretary-General António Guterres in protest.
- May 29
UN blacklists Israel and Russia for conflict-related sexual violence; Israel severs ties with Secretary-General
A new United Nations report accuses Israeli security forces and Russian troops of systematic sexual violence, prompting Israel to announce it is severing all contact with Secretary-General António Guterres.
