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UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo said, despite UN efforts, “heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf region persist,” and urged “all concerned in the region and beyond to opt for dialogue to address their respective security concerns." UNIFEED

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has wreaked havoc in the west of the Indonesia’s island of Sulawesi, killing at least 34 people and injuring more than 630. At least 15,000 people have been displaced by the quake, which struck 6 kilometres north-east of the city of Majene, at a depth of 10 kilometres, toppling buildings in the area. UNTV CH

As the COVID-19 pandemic has now claimed two million lives, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video message, “Sadly, the deadly impact of the pandemic has been made worse by the absence of a global coordinated effort. In the memory of those two million souls, the world must act with far greater solidarity. Now is the time.” UNIFEED

WHO’s Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for “a collective commitment” so that within the next 100 days, COVID-19 vaccination for health workers and those at high-risk in all countries are underway, adding that “Governments, manufacturers, civil society, religious and community leaders must come together to create the greatest mass mobilization in history for equitable vaccination." WHO

“The work of the General Assembly has helped to boost global health, literacy, and living standards, and to promote human rights and gender equality,” the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a virtual event marking the 75th anniversary of the world body. UNIFEED /FILE

In its final briefing to the Security Council, the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov urged Council members to “persevere in our efforts to prevent violent escalation and encourage leaders on both sides to takes steps toward enabling a return to negotiations, not a retrenchment of the conflict.” UNIFEED

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

Top officials, briefing Security Council, urge international support for Sudan, as recent political progress faces complex challenges.

General Assembly, adopting 66 First Committee texts, calls on States to revitalize stalled disarmament machinery, tackle chronic, emerging security threats.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.