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World reacts as U.S. and Iran agree two‑week ceasefire, opening space for diplomacy ———————————— World leaders welcomed a two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, agreed hours before escalation, and called for continued talks toward a lasting peace agreement.…

New York Times Investigation Documents Kidnappings of Alawite Women in Syria ——————————- An investigation by The New York Times has documented cases of kidnappings and abuse targeting women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority, highlighting ongoing security and sectarian concerns…

UN Women Urges End to Restrictions on Afghan Women, Calls for Their Voices to Be Heard ————————————- UN Women has called for an end to ongoing restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the international community to listen to…

Afghan Girls Hold Symbolic Classes to Protest Nearly Five‑Year Ban on Education —————————————— A group of Afghan girls staged a symbolic protest this week to draw attention to the prolonged ban on female education imposed by the Taliban, marking nearly…

International Warnings After Strikes Damage Iran’s Medical and Civilian Infrastructure —————————————————- UN Secretary‑General António Guterres and global leaders have condemned attacks on civilian and scientific sites in Iran, emphasizing the importance of protecting non‑military infrastructure and urging an end to…

UNIFIL Condemns Destruction of Surveillance Cameras at Its South Lebanon Base ——————————— The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed serious concern after the destruction of surveillance cameras at its main headquarters in Naqoura during ongoing conflict in…

Pakistan-Mediated Ceasefire Proposal Circulated to Iran and U.S., No Agreement Yet ——————————————- A Pakistan-backed proposal aimed at halting hostilities between Iran and the United States has been presented to both sides, according to Reuters, as diplomatic efforts intensify to de-escalate…

Saudi Arabia’s Non‑Oil Private Sector Contracts Sharply as Regional Tensions Weigh on Business ———————————– Saudi Arabia’s non‑oil private sector experienced a notable slowdown in March 2026, with business activity falling into contraction for the first time in nearly six years,…

Border Crossing Closed Between Syria, Lebanon After Israeli Evacuation Warning ————————————- Authorities in Syria and Lebanon have temporarily closed and evacuated the key border crossing at Masnaa (also known as Jdeidet Yabous), following an urgent warning issued by the Israel Defense…

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Afghanistan Amid Conflict, Safety Hazards ————————————— Afghanistan is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, as rising tensions with Pakistan and longstanding war remnants exacerbate civilian suffering, according to multiple reports from international organizations. The Norwegian Refugee Council…