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Iran denounces ‘political pressure’ from UN nuclear watchdog

Satellite imagery taken on Jan 30 showing a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Iran's Natanz nuclear site.
Satellite imagery taken on Jan 30 showing a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Iran's Natanz nuclear site.

US preparing draft resolution condemning Iran at IAEA, diplomats say

Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organisations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, speaks to the media on the sidelines of a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl
Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organisations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, speaks to the media on the sidelines of a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna, Austria, June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl

Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, foreign minister says

Bilateral relations between Thailand and Cambodia have been on edge following two round of intense border clashes last year.
Bilateral relations between Thailand and Cambodia have been on edge following two round of intense border clashes last year.

UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to $821 million amid Israel war

The site of an Israeli strike that hit the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on June 5.
The site of an Israeli strike that hit the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre on June 5.

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organisation is working with health ministries in the Americas to strengthen surveillance, testing and infection control.
The Pan American Health Organisation is working with health ministries in the Americas to strengthen surveillance, testing and infection control.

Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees outside UN office

Libyans demanding the closure of the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on June 4 and declaring "No to foreign settlement in Libya".
Libyans demanding the closure of the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on June 4 and declaring "No to foreign settlement in Libya".

UN peacekeeper from Serbia killed in southern Lebanon

A UNIFIL vehicle patrolling the southern Lebanese border area of Marjayoun on May 11.
A UNIFIL vehicle patrolling the southern Lebanese border area of Marjayoun on May 11.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 4, 2026

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces are ready to strike Israel if it attacks Beirut.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s armed forces are ready to strike Israel if it attacks Beirut.

Germany says Russia stirred up opposition to its UN Security Council bid

Foreign Minister of Germany Johann Wadephul said its "no secret" that Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany.
Foreign Minister of Germany Johann Wadephul said its "no secret" that Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Amon Murwira and his delegation celebrate after winning a seat as a non-premanent member of the UN Security Council on June 3, 2026.
Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Amon Murwira and his delegation celebrate after winning a seat as a non-premanent member of the UN Security Council on June 3, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.