"MIDDLE EAST"

The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland urged all sides "to refrain from unilateral steps and provocations," and "take steps to reduce tensions” in Gaza, adding that “everyone must do their part to facilitate ongoing discussions to stabilize the situation on the ground and avoid another devastating escalation in Gaza.” UNIFEED

Briefing Security Council, Secretary-General implores members to reach consensus on extending cross-border humanitarian aid deliveries into Syria.

The impact of conflicts old and new, climate shocks and COVID-19 in addition to a lack of funding have left 41 million people on the verge of famine, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. UNIFEED

Negotiated political settlement only way to end war, ‘turn the tide’ in Yemen, Special Envoy tells Security Council.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Solving world’s problems requires ‘global cooperation based on agreed rules’, European Union High Representative tells Security Council.

Confirmation that Europeans have just experienced their chilliest Spring in years is cold comfort for the planet, amid rising greenhouse gas levels which will bring negative impacts for generations to come, UN weather experts said today. UNTV CH

United Nations officials call for access to decaying FSO ‘safer’ off Yemen’s coast, warn Security Council of potential environmental, humanitarian crisis.

Unanimously adopting resolution 2578 (2021), Security Council renews authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo. Security Council extends Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, unanimously adopting resolution 2579 (2021). Syria yet to fulfil Chemical Weapons Convention obligations, top United Nations officials tell Security Council, as members spar over ‘objectivity’.

Press Conference by Sven Jürgenson, Permanent Representative of Estonia and President of the Security Council for the month of June, on the Council’s programme of work for the month.