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Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history
Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the first time since gaining its independence in 1991. Kyrgyzstan won the Asia-Pacific Group vacancy, defeating the Philippines for one of the 2027-2028 seats.
Kyrgyzstan calls for more Asian, African and Latin American seats on UN Security Council
As he announced his country's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev called for its reform to include greater representation from Asia, Africa and South America. Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev has called for a broader representation and inclusion of smaller states in the United Nations Security Council, stating that his country would serve as a bridge-builder if the reform were implemented. "The foreign...
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for UN Security Council seats
Five countries elected to UN Security Council as Germany misses out Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 9:29am In short: The United Nations General Assembly has elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council. Germany, which had lobbied hard for a seat, missed out. The five new members will take up their seats on January 1st ,2027.
Philippines’ UN defeat: a result of domestic ‘political circus’, close ties with US?
Philippines’ UN defeat: a result of domestic ‘political circus’, close ties with US? Kyrgyzstan won a seat on the UN Security Council due to perceptions of its neutrality and Central Asia’s under-representation, analysts say Manila’s political turmoil might also have weighed on perceptions of its candidacy, they said, with a bitter power struggle flaring between the Marcos and Duterte camps. On Wednesday, the Philippines received 49 out of 191 votes after four rounds of voting, while...
Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts
Philippines’ UN Security Council bid could amplify ASEAN voice on global issues: Analysts Experts say Manila, if elected, would likely use its security council seat to advance regional priorities such as Myanmar, while carefully balancing relations with major powers. The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Wednesday (Jun 3) to elect new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for two-year terms beginning in 2027. The Philippines and Kyrgyzstan are vying to fill the vacant...
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time Portugal and Austria defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided UN Security Council on Wednesday in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning. The 10 rotating seats on the 15-member Security Council are earmarked for different regions of the world. The assembly elects five countries by secret ballot every...
Zimbabwe elected to UN Security Council
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council for two-year terms starting on January 1, 2027. The Security Council is the only UN body that can make legally binding decisions such as imposing sanctions and authorising use of force. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo reports.
‘A soccer ball can bring great joy to two little kids’: Kuanglong Zhang’s best phone picture
The carefree scene in the ancient Chinese city of Kashgar prompted the photographer to reflect of his own sources of happinessKuanglong Zhang lives in Shenzhen, in the south of China, and was visiting the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar when he took this photo. Close to the borders of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan, it is ancient and landlocked; distinctly different from the modern port city he calls home. Zhang remembers being captivated by the unfamiliar streets and alleys.
Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say
The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026. Opening Baku Energy Week 2026, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said the “world cannot live without fossil fuels,” while also insisting that countries “should be judged on how they invest in renewables.” Speaking about Azerbaijan’s role in global energy markets, Aliyev said it was “difficult to imagine what the European market would look like without the South Caucasus,” underscoring...
Pashinyan on course for landslide victory and pro-West mandate in Armenia election, new poll shows
A new poll projects Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan’s party could win a large parliamentary majority, as Russia intensifies its campaign to counter Yerevan's pro-West realignment, warning of a Ukraine scenario. The latest survey ahead of Armenia’s decisive elections on 7 June has projected that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party could win nearly 65% of decided voters, suggesting it could be headed for a landslide victory and a considerable majority in the future...