Source: United Nations (video statements)
Informal comments to the media by Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, on the situation in the region.
First Lady of the US chairs UN Security Council
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Against the backdrop of US-Israeli air strikes against Iran, and widening instability in the Middle East, the Security Council hears a briefing on ‘Children, technology, and education in conflict’.
The meeting is chaired by Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, which holds the Council’s presidency for March. While First Ladies have previously addressed Council meetings, this marks the first occasion on which a First Lady chairs the body.
US First Lady – photo-op with members of the Security Council | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, during the photo-op with members of the Security Council.
Middle East, UNIFIL & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (2 March 2026) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
The Debt Reckoning: Rodrigo Valdés and Era Dabla-Norris
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
Unprecedented debt levels are pressing governments to make tough choices. While aging populations demand more public spending, resources are stretched thin, and the days of cheap borrowing that allowed the debt burden to be kicked down the road are behind us. Rodrigo Valdés and Era Dabla-Norris head the IMF Fiscal Affairs department and write about high debt and hard choices in the March edition of Finance & Development magazine. In this podcast, they say the erosion of public trust is a factor in reconciling competing fiscal priorities.
Transcript (https://traffic.libsyn.com/imfpodcast/Valdes-Dabla-Norris-AUDIO-transcript-IMF_Podcast.pdf) : https://traffic.libsyn.com/imfpodcast/Valdes-Dabla-Norris-AUDIO-transcript-IMF_Podcast.pdf
Read the article at IMF.org/fadd
UN peacekeepers sounding the alarm over violence in #southsudan
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is alarmed by surging violence in Abiemnom, Ruweng Administrative Area, in the past 48 hours.
According to UNMISS, a group of armed youth stormed the Abiemnom county headquarters on Sunday morning, wounding at least 23 people. As tensions spiralled, peacekeepers opened their gates and are now sheltering more than 1,000 civilians inside their base, while providing emergency medical care for the injured.
The Mission is gravely concerned by reports that dozens of civilians, along with local officials, may have been killed in the clashes. We call on all parties to halt the violence immediately and resolve this through dialogue. Meanwhile, peacekeepers remain on the ground, doing everything within their mandate to try to protect those who are seeking refuge.
Israel on Iran – Security Council Stakeout | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Statement by Ambassador Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in Iran.
Operation Winter SHIELD: FBI Philadelphia on Protecting the Transportation and Logistics Sector
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
As part of the FBI’s cyber resilience campaign, Operation Winter Shield, each week FBI Philadelphia is highlighting a different industry and practical steps organizations can take to strengthen cybersecurity and protect the systems our communities depend on. The transportation and logistics sector keeps goods moving across our region and keeps supply chains running. Strong cybersecurity helps ensure these systems operate safely and without disruption.
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EU Backs Iranians, Condemns the Regime
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Following the developments of the situation in Iran, the EU has expressed its full support to the people of Iran, and their fundamental right to protest peacefully. The EU deeply regrets the loss of life resulting from recent events in Iran. The EU urges the full respect of international law, protection of civilians and fundamental freedoms, and emphasises that only a diplomatic and negotiated solution can bring lasting peace and stability.
UK E-petition debate relating to the power to cancel local elections – Monday 2 March 2026.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to the Secretary of State’s power to cancel local elections.
Jamie Stone MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petitions:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747234
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work/
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