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Daily Wrap 21 January 2026

UN Assembly president defends multilateralism, UN Charter in Davos From Davos, the President of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday warned that the world has entered a "make‑or‑break" moment for multilateralism, saying the rules‑based order can survive only if states speak the truth and act when it's hard. She called for a cross‑regional alliance to push back against growing lawlessness, disinformation, and power‑based politics. Read more Peace and Security Haiti crisis at breaking point as gangs tighten grip ahead of transition deadline Haiti's deepening crisis has reached a critical phase, senior UN officials warned the Security Council on Wednesday, as powerful gangs continue to expand their control across the country. Read more Peace and Security Cold kills another infant in Gaza as West Bank displacement intensifies Another child in the Gaza Strip has died from hypothermia as winter weather continues to whip the enclave, the UN said on Wednesday, citing information from the health authorities.  Read more Humanitarian Aid Haiti explained: why the crisis is deepening — and what comes next Haiti is entering 2026 facing one of the most complex crises in its recent history. On Wednesday, the Caribbean island nation will be high on the international agenda as the UN Security Council holds its first meeting of the year to update ambassadors.  Read more Peace and Security

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