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Iran and world powers resume 'final round' of nuclear deal talks
In 2018, then-President Donald Trump pulled the US unilaterally out of the agreement
 "Iran and world powers resume 'final round' of nuclear deal talks")
Covid-19 crisis: India pins hope on more vaccine supply from the US
The US government promised to stand with India as it continues to fight the resurgence of the pandemic
 "Covid-19 crisis: India pins hope on more vaccine supply from the US")
UN agencies ready to support Cyclone Yaas response efforts in India
As Tropical Cyclone Yaas ravaged parts of India's eastern coast, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said the world body and its agencies stand ready to support
 "UN agencies ready to support Cyclone Yaas response efforts in India")
UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders by military
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday strongly condemned the arrest and called for their immediate and unconditional release and the restoration of the civilian-led transition
 "UN calls for immediate release of Mali's civilian leaders by military")
G7 close to agreement on taxation of world's largest companies: Report
A G7 deal could be agreed as early as Friday after progress was made among top officials in recent days
 "G7 close to agreement on taxation of world's largest companies: Report")
Iran likely to extend UN nuclear monitoring agreement by a month
Nation earlier said inspectors may no longer get nuclear site images
UN allocates $18.6 million to Gaza for emergency humanitarian needs
The United Nations has allocated $18.6 million to Gaza for emergency humanitarian needs and plans to launch a flash appeal next week for funds to cover needs over the next three months
 "UN allocates $18.6 million to Gaza for emergency humanitarian needs")
UN agency for Palestinian refugees appeals for $38 mn emergency aid
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees is urgently appealing for USD 38 million for emergency needs in Gaza as a result of conflict between Israel and the territory's Hamas rulers.
 "UN agency for Palestinian refugees appeals for $38 mn emergency aid")
Estimated 4,000-6,000 refugees from Myanmar sought safety in India: UN
There has been a rise in levels of displacement of people since the military coup in the country in February
 "Estimated 4,000-6,000 refugees from Myanmar sought safety in India: UN")
256 dead, including 69 children, in Israel-Palestine hostilities, says UN
The United Nations' casualty count from hostilities in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel showed 256 people dead - including 69 children and an Israeli soldier - and thousands of people injured
 "256 dead, including 69 children, in Israel-Palestine hostilities, says UN")
52,000 Palestinians take refuge in UN-run schools in Gaza, says UN report
A UN report said on Tuesday that 52,000 Palestinians took refuge at schools run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip
 "52,000 Palestinians take refuge in UN-run schools in Gaza, says UN report")
Over 38,000 Palestinians displaced in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes: UN
The United Nations says over 38,000 Palestinians have been displaced in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes and more than 2,500 people have been made homeless because their houses were destroyed
China urges US to play a constructive role to end conflict in Gaza
China renewed calls for the US to play a constructive role in ending the conflict in Gaza and stop blocking efforts at the United Nations to demand an end to the bloodshed
 "China urges US to play a constructive role to end conflict in Gaza")
UN chief 'deeply disturbed' by destruction of media offices in Gaza City
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply disturbed by the destruction of a high-rise building in Gaza City, by Israel that housed the offices of several international media organizations.
 "UN chief 'deeply disturbed' by destruction of media offices in Gaza City")
UN should press China to end crimes against Uyghurs: Human Rights Watch
United Nations members should press the Chinese government to end its crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday
 "UN should press China to end crimes against Uyghurs: Human Rights Watch")
Veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths appointed UN humanitarian chief
The UN chief has appointed veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths, a seasoned negotiator with wide global experience, as the new UN humanitarian chief.
 "Veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths appointed UN humanitarian chief")
United Nations raises global economic forecast to 5.4% growth in 2021
UN warned that surging Covid cases and inadequate availability of vaccines threaten a broad-based recovery
 "United Nations raises global economic forecast to 5.4% growth in 2021")
India may overtake China as most populous country even before 2027: Report
Chinese demographers say India will become the world's most populous country earlier than the United Nations' projection of 2027
 "India may overtake China as most populous country even before 2027: Report")
UN watchdog: Iran has enriched uranium to the highest purity yet
Iran has enriched uranium to slightly higher purity than previously thought due to "fluctuations" in the process, says the United Nations' atomic watchdog
 "UN watchdog: Iran has enriched uranium to the highest purity yet")
UN expects India's GDP to grow 7.5% in 2021, outlook fragile due to Covid
The United Nations has raised India's growth forecast to 7.5 per cent for calendar year 2021, but said the country's outlook for the year remains highly fragile
 "UN expects India's GDP to grow 7.5% in 2021, outlook fragile due to Covid")
