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1939–1945 global conflict

12 hoursThe Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres

12 hoursSweden votes as Kristersson and Andersson battle over coalition numbers

12 hoursThe Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres

17 hoursRussia’s ‘beacon’ for sick children, facing jail for pro-peace message

21 hoursAfter 9/11, 500 FBI agents used a New York aircraft carrier as a command post

World War II - Latest events

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

4 monthsDonald Trump

Sri Lanka Navy Rescues 30 Iranian Sailors From Sinking Frigate Off Galle

6 monthsSri Lanka

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

7 monthsRussia

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

Statements

“ Restrictions and closures have driven up commodity prices, and made availability plummet. And attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea are further threatening supply chains for food and other…

UN Secretary General

UN Secretary General, 19 days

India calls on international community to safeguard critical sea lanes

Latest events

Russian drone hits train near Poland border after Boris Johnson passes

an hourRussia

India condemns attack on vessel off Oman coast; 13 Indian crew members rescued, 1 missing

an hourOman

Trump backs united Ireland again, stirring debate over Northern Ireland’s future

an hourIreland

Bangladesh seeks reset with India, calls Hasina-era ties uncomfortable

an hourBangladesh