AP names Nicky Jam and J Balvin's 'X' its top song of 2018

The top 10 songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu.

1. Nicky Jam and J Balvin, "X'': Nicky Jam and J Balvin's "X'' is not just the Latin song of the year — it is SIMPLY THE SONG OF THE YEAR. A year after the uber-successful "Despacito," comes "X'' — a fusion of Latin, reggae and dancehall sounds and the perfect song to listen to while getting ready to go out, at a club or even while you're cleaning or cooking. "X'' is addictive and the beat will move your bones, even if you're not trying to move. Just don't fight the feeling.

2. Toni Braxton, "Long as I Live": Toni Braxton's R&B classics from the 90's and 2000's still sound iconic today, and her latest single, "Long as I Live," allows you to feel nostalgic, while not getting stuck in the past. Toni's still got it.

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018 file photo, Nicky Jam, left, and J Balvin perform at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. Their song "X" is named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu.(Photo by Chris PizzelloInvisionAP)

3. Jussie Smollett, "Ha Ha (I Love You)": This Quiet Storm anthem shows that while playing Jamal Lyon on "Empire" helped make Jussie Smollett famous, he sounds even better when he's singing his own songs.

4. Joji, "Slow Dancing in the Dark": This burning R&B number is unforgettable.

5. Ella Mai, "Boo'd Up": The song of the summer sounds good in the fall and winter, too.

FILE - In this March 2, 2017 file photo, singer Toni Braxton arrives at the world premiere of "Beauty and the Beast" in Los Angeles. Braxton's song "Long as I Live," is named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu.(Photo by Jordan StraussInvisionAP, File)

6. Kendrick Lamar and SZA, "All the Stars": The star of "All the Stars" may seem to be Kendrick Lamar — and while he shines on the song — it's really SZA's sing-a-long hook and killer second verse that makes this "Black Panther" track one of the year's best.

7. Normani and Khalid, "Love Lies": With all of the Fifth Harmony singers going solo, Normani is the one to look out for. The proof: "Love Lies."

8. XXXTentacion, "SAD!": So many rappers died young this year, and it's sad to see so much talent not live up to its full potential. XXXTentacion's "SAD!" was already a hit before he died, but after his death, the song, and his music, took on new life.

FILE - In this March 6, 2018 file photo, actor-singer Jussie Smollett, from the Fox series, "Empire," poses for a portrait in New York. Smollett's "Ha Ha (I Love You)" was named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu.(Photo by Victoria WillInvisionAP, File)

9. Drake, "In My Feelings": Don't front — this is your jam, too! Hey, Keke!

10. Lykke Li, "Sex Money Feelings Die": Hit play, and dance.

Honorable mention: Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, "The Middle"; Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, "I Like It"; Jorja Smith, "Blue Lights"; Dan + Shay, "Tequila"; Lauren Daigle, "You Say"; Ty Dolla $ign, Khalid and 6LACK, "OTW"; John Mayer, "New Light"; Janelle Monae, "Pynk."

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2018 file photo, Ella Mai performs "Boo'd Up" at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. The song was named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu. (Photo by Matt SaylesInvisionAP)

This combination photo shows Kendrick Lamar, left, and SZA, whose song "All the Stars," was named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu. (AP Photo)

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018 file photo, Normani, left, and Khalid perform at Jingle Ball in Inglewood, Calif. Their song, "Love Lies," was named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu. (Photo by Chris PizzelloInvisionAP)

FILE - In this June 26, 2017 file photo, Canadian rapper Drake arrives at the NBA Awards in New York. Drake's song "In My Feelings," was named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu. (Photo by Evan AgostiniInvisionAP, File)

FILE - In this April 10, 2015 file photo, Lykke Li poses for a portrait at the 2015 Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. Lykke Li's "Sex Money Feelings Die," was named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu. (Photo by Rich FuryInvisionAP)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space.

The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13 in favor, Russia opposed and China abstaining.

The resolution calls on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space, as banned under a 1967 international treaty that included the U.S. and Russia, and to agree to the need to verify compliance.

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said after the vote that Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space, but that the country's veto raises the question of what the government may be hiding.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space. It is likely to be vetoed by Russia.

The resolution calls on all countries not to develop or deploy weapons of mass destruction, like nuclear arms, in space.

U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told a council meeting on March 18 where she announced the resolution that “any placement of nuclear weapons into orbit around the Earth would be unprecedented, dangerous and unacceptable.”

Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador, Dmitry Polyansky, retorted that Moscow’s initial impression was that the resolution is “yet another propaganda stunt by Washington” and is “very politicized” and “divorced from reality.”

The announcement of the resolution followed White House confirmation in February that Russia has obtained a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, although such a weapon is not operational yet.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared later that Moscow has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country has only developed space capabilities similar to those of the United States.

The draft resolution says “the prevention of an arms race in outer space would avert a grave danger for international peace and security.”

It urges all countries carrying out activities in exploring and using outer space to comply with international law and the U.N. Charter.

The draft “affirms” that countries that ratified the 1967 Outer Space Treaty must comply with their obligations not to put in orbit around the Earth “any objects” with weapons of mass destruction, or install them “on celestial bodies, or station such weapons in outer space.”

The treaty, ratified by some 114 countries including the United States and Russia, prohibits the deployment of “nuclear weapons or any other kinds of weapons of mass destruction” in orbit or the stationing of “weapons in outer space in any other manner.”

The draft resolution emphasizes “the necessity of further measures, including political commitments and legally binding instruments, with appropriate and effective provisions for verification, to prevent an arms race in outer space in all its aspects.”

It reiterates that the U.N. Conference on Disarmament, based in Geneva, has the primary responsibility to negotiate agreements on preventing an arms race in outer space.

The 65-nation body has achieved few results and has largely devolved into a venue for countries to voice criticism of others’ weapons programs or defend their own. The draft resolution urges the conference “to adopt and implement a balanced and comprehensive program of work.”

At the March council meeting where the U.S.-Japan initiative was launched, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned that “geopolitical tensions and mistrust have escalated the risk of nuclear warfare to its highest point in decades.”

He said the movie “Oppenheimer” about Robert Oppenheimer, who directed the U.S. project during World War II that developed the atomic bomb, “brought the harsh reality of nuclear doomsday to vivid life for millions around the world.”

“Humanity cannot survive a sequel to Oppenheimer,” the U.N. chief said.

FILE - U.S. Ambassador to United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Tokyo. The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Wednesday, April 24, 2024, on a resolution announced by Thomas-Greenfield, calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space. It is likely to be vetoed by Russia. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool, File)