Javaid Rehman urges probe into mass state-ordered executions in 1988, when newly elected Iran leader was Tehran deputy prosecutor

Likud member ready to exit position as soon as new government approves a replacement, says he plans to end role in November at the latest

UN Mideast envoy denounces settlements as a 'flagrant violation' of international law, says the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers 'remains very fragile'

Jerusalem and Washington cast only ‘no’ votes on annual UN resolution calling to lift embargo on island nation; Biden administration refuses to return to Obama-era postion

Rights chief Bachelet highlights situations in China, Russia and Ethiopia; warns extreme poverty, inequalities and injustice are rising as democratic and civic space are eroded

Suitcases of cash will no longer enter enclave, report says; Israel security cabinet to meet for 1st time, reportedly to approve plans for possible fighting with Gaza terror groups

General Assembly unanimously elects Portuguese diplomat to a second four-year term; Guterres calls on nations 'to do everything we can to overcome current geostrategic divides'

Tehran was unable to pay due to funds being frozen by US sanctions, money eventually released from Iranian accounts in South Korea; New round of nuke talks set to start Saturday

15-member council adopts resolution endorsing incumbent secretary-general to be world’s top diplomat for another five years starting January 1, 2022

Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan hails the vote as 'a recognition of our innovation and creativity'