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Since the failure of this resolution, diplomatic focus has shifted toward a two-week ceasefire announced on 8 April.

The IEA and the US are releasing supplies from their reserves as Iran vows to ensure not "even a single litre of oil" to pass through the Strait.

The US and Israel launched a massive joint military operation against Iran, reportedly resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Explained: On Jan 22, 2026, Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, framing it as an alternative to the United Nations. 

On Dec 26, 2025, Israel became the first United Nations member state to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign and independent nation.

Sudanese Transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris presented a peace initiative to the UNSC aimed at ending the country's multi-year war.

COP30 held in Nov 2025 in Brazil concluded with mixed results, characterized by a landmark deal on adaptation finance without commitment to a fossil fuel phase-out.

A military coup d'état took place in Madagascar in Oct 2025, which successfully ousted former President Andry Rajoelina.

The 80th UN General Assembly in 2025 took on the theme of "Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights". 

A wave of new recognitions of the State of Palestine in 2025 coincided with the Gaza peace deal and growing pressure for a two‑state framework.

In Sep 2025, Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty after Russia's drones invaded its airspace during a massive strike on Ukraine.

The 2025 London Summit on Ukraine was held on 2 Mar 2025 in London to develop a peace plan with international leaders.