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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 9 April: UN condemns massive strikes in Lebanon, as concerns grow over ceasefire

Global perspective Human stories Smoke rises after an airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut, the Lebanese capital. MIDDLE EAST LIVE 9 April:...

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World News in Brief: Sudan refugee update, child trafficking crisis in South Sudan, ‘mystery’ illness in Burundi, human rights in Serbia

World News in Brief: Sudan refugee update, child trafficking crisis in South Sudan, ‘mystery’ illness in Burundi, human rights in Serbia The warning comes...

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Lebanon: Health system overwhelmed following a ‘horrific’ day of Israeli strikes

Lebanon: Health system overwhelmed following a ‘horrific’ day of Israeli strikes WHO Representative in Lebanon Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar spoke to UN News from...

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Development finance gap risks reversing decades of progress

Development finance gap risks reversing decades of progress 9 April 2026 Economic Development Global fragmentation, deepening geopolitical tensions and conflicts are putting decades...

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Kosovo mission head warns ‘mistrust’ threatens post-election stability

Kosovo mission head warns ‘mistrust’ threatens post-election stability 9 April 2026 Peace and Security Despite successful legislative elections in Kosovo late last year,...

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Hundreds feared dead in Lebanon strikes

Hundreds feared dead in Lebanon strikes The attacks came within hours of the ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran following weeks of deadly...

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 8 April: US-Iran ceasefire announced; strikes continue in Lebanon

Global perspective Human stories Displaced families at a makeshift shelter in a parking lot in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. MIDDLE EAST LIVE...

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Over 1,000 humanitarians have been killed in three years, Security Council hears

Over 1,000 humanitarians have been killed in three years, Security Council hears Of that total, more than 560 died in Gaza and the...

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Iran ceasefire raises hopes for reopening key Strait of Hormuz

Iran ceasefire raises hopes for reopening key Strait of Hormuz The strait has become a global flashpoint which has driven up the price...

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Security Council: Russia and China veto resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Security Council: Russia and China veto resolution on Strait of Hormuz Eleven countries voted in favour of the draft, which was vetoed by permanent members China and Russia while Colombia and Pakistan abstained. ...