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A five-year-old girl sits with her mother and siblings in a tent at the Islam Qala border crossing. The Afghan family of eight has now returned to Afghanistan after previously leaving for Iran because of economic hardship at home.

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 Turkïye 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. Thank you for joining us. UN News app users can follow the coverage here.

A woman in a red headscarf gently touches the head of a young girl wearing an orange headscarf, both smiling as they look at each other. The image symbolizes resilience and community resistance against female genital mutilation in Somalia.

Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief

Women and girls cross the Islam Qala border, from Iran into Afghanistan. (file)

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Concrete T-walls erected by the Israel Defense Forces near Yaroun, south Lebanon, crossing the Blue Line and rendering over 4,000 square metres of Lebanese territory inaccessible. A blue barrel marks the Blue Line.

Imprisoned Iranian protesters face ‘expedited’ executions

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Close-up of a person's feet shackled with metal cuffs and chains, sitting on dusty ground in South Sudan, symbolizing detention and the pursuit of justice through a mobile court.

Justice on the move: Mobile courts offer hope for communities in South Sudan

Peace and Security Travelling more than 200 kilometres (124 miles) from Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State in southwestern South Sudan, a team of justice experts escorted by United Nations peacekeepers moved slowly along rough, dusty roads, determined to reach communities that have waited years for their day in court.

Raul John Aju, a 16-year-old wearing glasses and a yellow and blue striped polo shirt smiles at the camera while sitting at a computer desk with a large monitor displaying video editing software and a green screen backdrop.

‘AI Kid of India’ urges young people to embrace technology

Around 1.4 million people have been displaced in Haiti due to gang violence.

Guns, fashionable clothes and death threats: How gangs in Haiti ensnare children

A young girl in Gaza holds a decorated Ramadan lantern, smiling as she participates in the festive celebration.

Ramadan in Gaza: Deprivation, high prices and the hardships of displacement

A man works on a laptop inside a damaged radio station in Gaza, viewed through a broken wall. This scene captures Zaman FM's return to broadcasting despite severe infrastructure damage and resource shortages.

Gaza radio station re-opens, bringing voices from the rubble

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A young girl carries a pot of cooked food in Al-Mawasi, Gaza.

UN ramps up ceasefire support to hungry and war-weary Gazans

The UN is taking the opportunity of the ceasefire in Gaza to ramp up the delivery of aid to the beleaguered people of Gaza.

From podiums to patrols: Taking the pulse of the UN’s busiest week

Delegates gather on the plaza in front of the General Assembly building at UN Headquarters.

Ukraine: Keeping the lights on during the darkest times

People living in areas recently liberated by Ukrainian forces receive aid.

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Fourth day of escalating conflict between US, Israel and Iran

Peace and Security Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a fourth day, with US and Israeli military strikes against Iran and ensuing Iranian counter-strikes hitting targets across the region, disrupting airspace and transport routes. The situation has caused civilian casualties and raised fears of broader instability, including in Lebanon and the Gulf. We will bring you real-time reporting and updates from across the United Nations system. UN News app users can follow the coverage here.

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