Five new countries join polarized UN Security Council

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Jan 5, 2021
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Five new countries India, Mexico, Norway, Ireland and Kenya formally joined the UN Security Council on Monday at a time of growing polarization in the body charged with keeping world peace and security. They took part in a first meeting aimed at approving an agenda proposed by the current chair of the council, Tunisia

The new countries will hold non-permanent seats on the 15-member council for two years.

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Poland Faces Budget Deficit Challenges Amid Increased Defence Spending

Denmark’s Economy Faces Turbulence as Novo Nordisk Struggles to Maintain Growth

German Migration Policy Shift Sparks International Condemnation as AfD Backs Union’s "Taboo-Breaking" Vote