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A large plume of smoke rises over the urban skyline of Beirut, Lebanon, near UNIFIL positions, indicating an explosion or ongoing conflict.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes

Violence in the Middle East is continuing into a fifth day, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks reported across several countries in the region. The escalating confrontation is disrupting airspace, transport and daily life while raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Follow our live coverage for real-time updates, reactions and humanitarian developments from across the United Nations system. UN News app users can follow the coverage here.

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Peace and Security
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

As an increase in conflicts leads to a significant spike in gender-based violence, women across the world face a "justice gap" with discriminatory laws reported in most countries, according to a report from gender equality agency UN Women, released on Wednesday. 

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Women
Women and girls cross the Islam Qala border, from Iran into Afghanistan. (file)
World News in Brief: Afghan-Pakistan border clashes latest, murder of Iraqi women's rights activist condemned, Chile leprosy milestone

Clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have continued for a seventh straight day, with humanitarian access to affected areas still restricted, the UN said on Wednesday.

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Peace and Security
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

As US, Israeli and Iranian strikes continued for a fifth day, a top Human Rights Council probe warned on Wednesday that Iranian prisoners including detained protesters face expedited death penalty proceedings.

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Peace and Security
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