The United States, on Wednesday (Oct 18), vetoed a UN resolution calling for a "humanitarian pause" in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict stating that the Brazilian-drafted text did not make any mention of Israel's rights of self-defence.

US vetoes UNSC resolution calling for 'humanitarian pause' in ongoing Israel-Hamas war

North Korea has conducted a "strike drill" for multiple launchers, firing tactical guided weapons into the East Sea in a military drill supervised by leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday, the North's state media reported on Sunday.

North Korean leader Kim oversaw testing of multiple rocket launchers: State media

Russia argued it would allow the rebels to regroup

Russia, China block UN demand for seven-day Aleppo truce

The development comes after some western sanctions against the Persian Gulf nation were lifted earlier this year

India lifts trade ban on certain items with Iran?