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‘A tactical assault’: why women should be watching the UN’s next moves with trepidation

In this week’s newsletter: we look at the global ‘tactical assault’ on women’s rights, how AI slop is affecting our understanding of atrocities, and Nigeria’s bid to preserve its history in the Arctic

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar

The move would be a major escalation in the US-Israel war against Iran. Plus, FBI director admits to buying data tracking Americans’ locations

The Guardian - UK

Masked Israeli Settlers Escalate West Bank Violence: Palestinian Man Allegedly Sexually Assaulted in Front of Family

Masked settlers raid a West Bank village as a Palestinian man alleges sexual assault, raising alarm over rising violence and lack of accountability

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‘Life-changing’ international learning scheme in Wales at risk of closure

Taith programme, set up after UK’s post-Brexit withdrawal from Erasmus+, faces uncertain future over funding

The Guardian - UK

Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns

Unesco calls for action as lack of access and sanitation hits health, education and food security of women

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree Eid ceasefire as Kabul holds mass funeral for airstrike victims

Five-day truce has been brokered by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar

The Independent UK

The Myanmar nurses dodging drones to graduate from a secret jungle school

This week, the first students completed a three-year degree course, ready to treat displaced people and pro-democracy fighters unable to risk government-run hospitals

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Harmony Week Calls For Unity, But It Can’t Hide Australia’s Rampant Racism Problem

The truth behind Harmony Week in Australia – from racist policing and prison stats to who actually holds power when “everyone belongs”.

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Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident

PARIS: Israel's military on Wednesday acknowledged that its tank fire hit a UN position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers. Initial findings by an internal UN inquiry had suggested Israel was behind the attack, a Western military source had told Reuters on Tuesday.

The Times of India

The US-Israel war on Iran is wreaking havoc on food aid, with a new report exposing a crisis beyond belief

The United Nations is sounding the alarm, warning that the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran could push global hunger levels to an unthinkable new record. We’re talking about a potential staggering increase of 45 million more people facing acute hunger if the conflict continues through June.

The Mary Sue

100,000 flee South Sudan into Ethiopia, according to Unicef, amid violence

South Sudan's army forced an estimated 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia after ordering the evacuation of the opposition-held town of Akobo earlier this month, Unicef said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

What to know about the resurgent war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel and Hezbollah are rapidly escalating a new war that is hitting Beirut and pushing toward a wider ground fight

The Independent UK

US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale

US intelligence indicates Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment capacity post-strikes, contradicting President Trump's war justification. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's testimony revealed no efforts to restore capability, despite Trump's claims of an imminent threat. This finding fuels Democratic pressure regarding the administration's rationale for the ongoing conflict.

The Times of India

Orbán's veto, Iran war and high energy prices set to dominate EU summit

Thursday's summit will see EU leaders try to convince Viktor Orbán to lift his controversial veto on the €90 billion to Ukraine. But hopes for a resolution before the Hungarian elections on 12 April are low.

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Iran war could push global food insecurity to record levels, leaving 363 million people hungry

Analysis from the United Nations World Food Programme suggests that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people will be without enough food.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid, two days after deadly Kabul attack

Five-day cessation announced as mass funeral held for some of hundreds of victims of airstrike on rehab centre

Euronews

‘Nobel Prize of Water’ awarded to Iranian scientist who was exiled from his homeland

The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources.

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‘They called me a water terrorist’: exiled Iranian scientist wins global prize

Prof Kaveh Madani, winner of the Stockholm water prize, was accused of sabotage with his environmental work

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'A Nefarious Organisation:' Argentina Joins US in Leaving WHO Amid Health Controversies

Argentina officially exited the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 17 March 2026, joining the United States in a historic pivot toward 'health sovereignty' and bilateral diplomacy.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump says US does not need Nato after strait of Hormuz rebuff

Snub comes as Iran vows revenge for killing of Ali Larijani. Plus, judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America staff

Euronews

'Board of Peace is not an alternative to UN', says UN top humanitarian chief

Tom Fletcher defends the UN’s role in a fractured world, insisting new peace initiatives cannot replace the global body.

Euronews

UN maritime body starts talks on Middle East shipping with Hormuz strait effectively closed

At least 21 ships have been hit, targeted or reported attacks since the start of the conflict, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, a naval monitor.

The Independent UK

Will the Iran war really lead to a global pivot to renewable energy?

IN FOCUS: With US and Israeli strikes on Iran continuing and no end to the conflict in sight, calls are growing for the rest of the world to reduce its dependence on oil and gas. But experts tell Stuti Mishra that moving away from oil is no easy task – if…

Euronews

'Fear Lebanon could be the next Gaza', UN Humanitarian Chief tells Euronews

The United Nations' Humanitarian Chief told Euronews it is becoming increasingly dangerous to provide aid in Lebanon. The Israeli operation in the country, which has expanded to include a ground offensive, has killed more than 900 people and displaced more than a million.

The Independent UK

Indonesian human rights activist Andrie Yunus suffers severe burns in acid attack

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