In response to questions about Iran and universalization, Nakamitsu said Iran intends to participate in the Review Conference, and reiterated that India, Pakistan and Israel possess nuclear weapons outside the NPT; she also listed Israel, India, Pakistan and South Sudan as states the NPT has previously called upon to accede.

The U.N. spokesperson said the secretary-general attended the International Court of Justice's 80th anniversary, supported a World Bank 'water forward' initiative and helped launch a borrowers' platform; updates also covered Sudan's Berlin conference, renewed violence in Ukraine and a Munusco rescue in the DRC.

Israeli and Hamas representatives pursue a 60-day ceasefire agreement amid ongoing challenges.

Ceasefire halts 12 days of escalation and underscores urgent nuclear nonproliferation needs.

The Republic of Korea calls for restraint and renewed diplomacy in response to rising violence.

Guterres calls for urgent diplomatic efforts to resolve Iran nuclear tensions and protect civilians.

Russia and Turkey propose mediation as Israel-Iran tensions escalate, risking nuclear fallout.

Myanmar's people unite against military dictatorship, seeking UN and ASEAN support for democratic transition.