Somalia will assume the rotating presidency of the United Nations (UN) Security Council in January 2026, placing the Horn of Africa nation at the helm of the world’s top security body for one month. The presidency rotates among all 15 council members according to Rule 18 of the Security Council’s Provisional Rules of Procedure,

The United Nations Security Council on Monday warned that Israel's recognition of Somaliland could undermine Somalia's territorial integrity and destabilise the wider Horn of Africa, as all but one council member criticised the move during an emergency session.

For decades, Israel's occupation of Palestinian land have been a central source of conflict in the Middle East'

Somali envoy says it unequivocally rejects any attempt by Israel to relocate the Palestinian population from Gaza to the northwestern region of Somalia.

Venezuela on Wednesday requested that the United Nations Security Council meet to discuss “ongoing U.S. aggression” against the country, according to a letter to the 15-member body seen by Reuters.

After facing increasing pressure from the US, leaders in Venezuela have urged the United Nations Security Council to meet. The session is expected to take place on Tuesday.

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have sharply escalated amid increased US military operations in the Southern Caribbean, prompting accusations of sovereignty violations, concerns over civilian harm and growing calls at the UN Security Council for restraint and de-escalation.

On the occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored the significance of the United Nations and multilateral institutions in achieving global peace, security, and economic development.