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Ukraine says Russian troops are trying to cut access to Sievierodonetsk
Ukraine says Russia pushing hard to take Sievierodonetsk; UK says Russian air activity high over Donbas region; UN attempts to broker deal for Ukraine grain exports
 "Ukraine says Russian troops are trying to cut access to Sievierodonetsk")
Talks with Russia on food exports from Ukraine constructive, says UN
The United Nations said humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths had frank and constructive discussions with Russian officials as part of UN efforts to reach a deal on agricultural exports
 "Talks with Russia on food exports from Ukraine constructive, says UN")
UN chief renews calls for peace in Ukraine as war crosses 100 days
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday renewed his call for an immediate halt to violence on the 100th day of the war in Ukraine
 "UN chief renews calls for peace in Ukraine as war crosses 100 days")
Food prices dip in May, cereal output set to decline: UN food agency
Despite the monthly decline, the May index was still 22.8% higher than a year earlier, pushed up in part by concerns over the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
 "Food prices dip in May, cereal output set to decline: UN food agency")
Myanmar violence has displaced more than 1 million people, says UN
UN's humanitarian relief agency said the number of people displaced within strife-torn Myanmar has for the first time exceeded 1 million, with well over half the total losing their homes
 "Myanmar violence has displaced more than 1 million people, says UN")
Stockholm 1972 Declaration: India reminds world to leave no one behind
India said the world needs to ensure that when the Stockholm conference turns 75, it can look back with satisfaction of our collective action -- to leave no one behind
 "Stockholm 1972 Declaration: India reminds world to leave no one behind")
No more Turkey: Country in push to be known as 'Türkiye', says foreign min
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as Turkiye, the state-run news agency reported.
 "No more Turkey: Country in push to be known as 'Türkiye', says foreign min")
UN welcomes first commercial flight from Yemen's Sanaa airport to Egypt
The United Nations has welcomed the first commercial flight from Yemen's Sanaa airport to Cairo
 "UN welcomes first commercial flight from Yemen's Sanaa airport to Egypt")
In Covid's aftermath, India points to risk of terrorists using bioweapons
Seeing the devastation brought by the Covid pandemic, India has put a spotlight on the threat of terrorists using biological weapons and suggested that the UN help countries deal with the risk
 "In Covid's aftermath, India points to risk of terrorists using bioweapons")
US to seek new additional UN sanctions if North Korea holds nuclear test
The United States has said it will push for additional sanctions on North Korea if it conducts a new nuclear test explosion
 "US to seek new additional UN sanctions if North Korea holds nuclear test")
US backs shipment of Russian grain exports amid global food insecurity
The US ambassador to the UN said the Biden administration supports the shipment of Russian grain and fertiliser to address increasing global food insecurity sparked by the war in Ukraine
 "US backs shipment of Russian grain exports amid global food insecurity")
Post export ban, India asked to supply over 1.5 mn tonnes wheat: Report
'More than half a dozen countries have approached India for more than 1.5 million tonnes of wheat and we will see how to go about these requests,' says a govt official who didn't wish to be identified
 "Post export ban, India asked to supply over 1.5 mn tonnes wheat: Report")
Pak-based terror group JeM, LeT maintain training camps in Afghanistan: UN
Pakistan-based terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba maintain their training camps in Afghanistan and some of them are directly under the Taliban control, according to a UN report
 "Pak-based terror group JeM, LeT maintain training camps in Afghanistan: UN")
UN envoy arrives in Yemen's Aden to discuss lifting siege on Taiz
On Saturday, representatives from the Yemeni government and the Houthi militia concluded an initial round of discussions without reaching an agreement on opening roads around Taiz
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UN talks to open roads to blockaded city by Houthi rebels inconclusive
Yemen's warring parties did not reach an agreement to lift a blockade by Houthi rebels of the country's third largest city, the United Nations said
 "UN talks to open roads to blockaded city by Houthi rebels inconclusive")
Russia and China block UN's statement on Myanmar humanitarian crisis
China and Russia blocked the UN Security Council from issuing a statement on Friday expressing concern at the violence and serious humanitarian situation in Myanmar
 "Russia and China block UN's statement on Myanmar humanitarian crisis")
''We don't have food'': African leaders meet as humanitarian crises grows
Leaders called for increased mobilisation to resolve a humanitarian crisis that has left millions displaced and more than 280 million suffering from malnourishment.
 "''We don't have food'': African leaders meet as humanitarian crises grows")
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns recent terror attacks in Afghanistan
The Secretary-General reiterated his call on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians, including ethnic and religious minorities, as well as their right to freely practice their religion
 "UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns recent terror attacks in Afghanistan")
UN Security Council renews mandate of assistance mission for Iraq
The resolution expresses the Security Council's intention to review the mandate and reporting cycle of UNAMI by May 31, 2023, or sooner, if requested by the Iraqi government
US to vote on new UN sanctions against N Korea for recent missile launches
Whether China and Russia will use their veto power to block the measure or abstain remains to be seen
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