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Daily Wrap 5 March 2026

MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Further escalation drives uncertainty and suffering On day six of the war in the Middle East, there's been no let-up in bombs, drones and rockets targeting Iran, Israel, Lebanon and many Gulf States, while NATO forces reportedly intercepted a missile fired at Türkiye by Iran, a claim denied by Tehran. We'll bring you the latest from the United Nations and our partners at headquarters and in the field. UN News app users can follow the coverage here. Read more Peace and Security World News In Brief: Sudan conflict intensifies, Global equality deepening, HIV success amid new medicine, increase in 'Domicide' worldwide There has been an alarming escalation of violence in the Kordofan region where fighting has killed and injured civilians, destroyed homes, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure.  Read more Peace and Security UN calls for fair play in the global race for critical minerals Critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt are central to the transition to a zero-carbon economy. As the Security Council meets on Thursday to discuss "energy, critical minerals and security," here is some of the work the UN is doing to ensure that the transition is just and equitable. Read more Economic Development

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