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Daily Wrap 6 April 2026

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 6 April: Strikes persist across region as humanitarian needs rise Strikes and counter-strikes continue across the Middle East, with dozens of casualties reported over the weekend in Lebanon following Israeli strikes targeting the south and the capital, Beirut. Meanwhile, humanitarian needs are rising, critical infrastructure remains under strain, and the wider economic and global impacts of the crisis continue to mount. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here. Read more Peace and Security World News in Brief: ‘Skyrocketing’ needs outpace Sudan funding, Ukraine strikes update, global water security The UN is significantly scaling up its presence in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, to expand life-saving operations as the conflict between rival militaries approaches its third year. Read more Humanitarian Aid Cuba energy crisis: Humanitarian needs remain despite fuel supplies The UN has issued an urgent call for international support as Cuba grapples with a ‘worsening’ humanitarian crisis fuelled by a prolonged energy blockade and the lingering devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last year. Read more Humanitarian Aid UN80 Initiative enters ‘delivery phase’, as Member States review progress on key work areas Top officials updated Member States Monday on selected proposals under the UN80 reform initiative, including an initial assessment of a possible merger between gender equality agency, UN Women, and the UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA, as well as updates on the technology and data tracks. Read more UN Affairs

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