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Daily Wrap 12 March 2026

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 12 March: Shipping attacks, rising oil prices and widening humanitarian crisis War continues across the Middle East, with impacts growing far beyond the region. Oil prices are hovering around $100 a barrel as attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure disrupt key supply routes. Strikes and counterstrikes between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran continue, while ships have reportedly been hit in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, sending shocks through the global economy. Meanwhile, UN agencies are expanding humanitarian relief efforts as displacement rises and civilian needs grow. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here. Read more Peace and Security Venezuela's repressive State apparatus 'intact' despite leadership change Venezuela's repressive State apparatus remains operational despite the seizure of former President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces on 3 January, according to independent UN human rights investigators. Read more Human Rights World News in Brief: Deadly drone attacks in Sudan, violence against women in the spotlight, more clashes in DR Congo UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday he was appalled by the devastating impact on civilians of increasing drone attacks in Sudan, amid reports that more than 200 civilians have been killed by drones since 4 March alone, in the Kordofan region and White Nile state. Read more Peace and Security With Middle East 'pushed to breaking point', UN chief urges ceasefire, return to diplomacy The UN chief on Thursday urged all combatants to cease hostilities in the Middle East, uphold international law, protect civilians and make an immediate return to the negotiating table. Read more Peace and Security Russia deportation of Ukraine children is crime against humanity: independent probe Scores of Ukrainian children are still missing after being deported far and wide across Russia and occupied territories while their families continue to search for them, human rights investigators said on Thursday. Read more Human Rights 'Perfect storm': Lebanon crisis deepens as civilians bear the brunt Lebanon is facing a "perfect storm of unpredictable challenges" as conflict, mass displacement and dwindling humanitarian resources converge, the UN's Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, has warned. Read more Peace and Security

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