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Daily Wrap 13 April 2026

US-Iran war: Guterres calls for continued talks, end to ceasefire violations The United States and Iran must continue talks aimed at ending their weeks-long war, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, underscoring that there is no military solution to the conflict.  Read more Peace and Security Sudan: Top UN aid official warns of ‘abandoned crisis’ as war enters fourth year As Sudan’s war moves into a fourth year, civilians are still being killed, displaced and subjected to widespread sexual violence, the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country warned on Monday, calling for urgent action to stop the fighting and protect civilians. Read more Humanitarian Aid ‘Clock is ticking’: Hormuz disruption raises fears of global food crisis The clock is ticking for global food systems as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to choke off the flow of fuel and crucial fertilizers needed for the next planting season – also raising the risk of higher food prices and a new wave of inflation.  Read more Peace and Security European Union support for the UN ‘more vital than ever’, Security Council hears A senior United Nations official on Monday hailed the European Union (EU) as “a major economic and diplomatic actor and a strong advocate of multilateralism.”   Read more Peace and Security Tech gaps and budget cuts threaten global efforts to track and help the vulnerable Digital tools are changing the way countries manage everything from tracking refugees to caring for the elderly.  Read more Economic Development MIDDLE EAST LIVE 13 April: US-Iran talks falter; Strait of Hormuz uncertainty deepens Weekend developments have raised fresh concerns worldwide after talks between the United States and Iran on Saturday ended without agreement, fuelling uncertainty and raising tensions once again. The planned US blockade targeting Iranian ports going into effect has added to fears of further escalation and global trade disruption. Meanwhile, the humanitarian toll mounts, with Lebanese authorities reporting that deaths from Israeli airstrikes has now surpassed 2,000. Stay with us for live updates on humanitarian impacts and diplomatic efforts. App users can follow coverage here. Read more Peace and Security

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