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UN gathering in Doha concluded Thursday, ushering in a new era of solidarity for the world’s Least Developed Countries. UNIFEED

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, called the consequences of sea-level rise “unthinkable” and warned, “Low-lying communities and entire countries could disappear forever. We would witness a mass exodus of entire populations on a biblical scale. And we would see ever-fiercer competition for fresh water, land and other resources.” UNIFEED

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, concluded on Tuesday her visit to Zambia, where she met with students at the University of Zambia in Lusaka as well as opening an IMF office in the African country’s capital. IMF

Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. WORLD BANK GROUP

Encouraging contributions for Victims Trust Fund, General Assembly adopts draft urging cooperation with International Criminal Court to arrest fugitives, enforce sentences. Delegates also begin debating United States embargo on Cuba.

Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba - Item 36.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Ahead of the 77th session of the General Assembly’s General Debate, Secretary-General António Guterres said that faced with geopolitical divisions, climate change, pandemics and high levels of inequality, “we need unity. We need cooperation, we need dialogue. And the present geopolitical divides are not allowing it to happen.” UNIFEED

Closing seventy-sixth session, General Assembly President urges Member States not to lose hope in face of myriad global challenges.

On his final press briefing as the President of the 76th session of the General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid recaps key moments of his Presidency of Hope, including progress made on his priorities and the work of the General Assembly.