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Daily Wrap 20 April 2026

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 April: Uncertainty grows in the Strait of Hormuz Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed security incidents, including reported attacks on vessels and a US interception of an Iranian cargo ship. It's unclear if more talks will take place in the coming day between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. In Lebanon, a 10-day ceasefire with Israel continues to hold, with thousands returning to the south despite widespread destruction. A UN peacekeeper was also killed over the weekend – likely from Hezbollah fire.  Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here. Read more Peace and Security World News in Brief: AI diagnostics, humanitarian deal for DR Congo, rights abuse allegations in Belarus, Ukraine children bear heaviest burden New data shows that nearly three in four countries in Europe now use Artificial Intelligence in their health services to make a diagnosis. Read more Health SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Emergency briefing on Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks The Security Council meets in emergency session at 3pm to address the escalating conflict in Ukraine. The open briefing follows a formal request from Kyiv citing a surge in Russian aerial bombardments, including devastating strikes on the city of Dnipro. Ukraine has reported that between late March and mid-April, more than 5,000 drones and missiles were launched, killing dozens of civilians and injuring hundreds more. Follow full meetings coverage below and UN News app users can follow here. Read more Peace and Security UN Forum puts spotlight on healthcare for Indigenous Peoples Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ access to healthcare, including during conflict, is the theme for a major meeting that opened at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday.  Read more Human Rights Gaza: Human development set back 77 years as recovery costs rise to $71 billion The UN and European Union issued a joint warning on Monday that human development across Gaza has been set back by a staggering 77 years, with $71.4 billion needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction. Read more Economic Development Time running out on development goals as finance dries up, UN warns Rising conflicts, the climate crisis and shrinking development finance are putting growing pressure on the poorest and most vulnerable countries – pushing development goals further off track. Read more Economic Development

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