The permanent mission of Iran to the UN has rejected the “absurd” claims raised by the US that Tehran has sold drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.

Iran’s foreign minister denounced the silence of the UN Security Council following last week’s terrorist attack in Shiraz.

The United Nations chief vows to preserve and protect the right of Iranian victims and survivors of terrorism, and further support justice-seeking for them.

Ukraine, a major global supplier of grain, cannot export most of its produce due to the current war, which is causing serious problems in places where they depend most on this supply such as the Middle East and Africa.

North Korea has criticized UN Secretary-General over his remarks in support of Pyongyang’s complete denuclearization.

Japan commemorated the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Survivors and relatives marked the anniversary by observing a minute of silence.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that the Ukraine conflict may cause a social and economic crisis around the world.