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Daily Wrap 6 February 2026
 

 

 
A view of Islamabad, Pakistan, showcasing a series of arches framing a distant mountain range and urban landscape.
Pakistan: Guterres condemns deadly suicide bombing at Islamabad mosque

The UN Secretary-General on Friday strongly condemned an attack on worshippers at a mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, after an explosion during prayers reportedly killed dozens and injured many more.
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Peace and Security
Paintings by Karipbek Kuyukov, a Kazakhstani artist and activist for a nuclear-free world, impress people with their truthfulness about the danger of radiation in the event of nuclear weapons use.
Nuclear disarmament at breaking point as mistrust grows – but hope remains

The global system governing nuclear disarmament is facing its most serious crisis in decades, driven by growing mistrust among major powers and the steady erosion of arms control agreements, a senior disarmament expert has warned.
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Peace and Security
IAEA inspectors help ensure safety at Ukrainian nuclear power plants. .
Ukraine war keeps nuclear safety on a knife-edge, UN watchdog warns

Attacks on Ukraine's power system highlight how the ongoing war threatens the safety of the country's nuclear facilities, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Friday. 
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Peace and Security
A view of Tehran, Iran's capital city.
Guterres welcomes resumption of Iran-US talks

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday welcomed the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States. 
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Peace and Security
A Palestinian man stands amidst rubble following the demolition of his home in Al Jiftlik-Abu al 'Ajaj, Jericho governorate, due to lack of building permits.
Concerns persist over herbicide spraying reports on Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel

The UN reiterated concerns on Friday over reports that Israeli forces sprayed a highly toxic herbicide over areas north of the Blue Line separating Lebanon from Israel on 1 February.
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Human Rights
A young girl, age 9, sits quietly in a crowded public shelter in Haiti, where her family has sought refuge from armed group violence. She is surrounded by basic supplies, including UNICEF hygiene kits, highlighting the organization's efforts to combat waterborne diseases in displacement sites.
Keeping hope 'alive for younger generations' in Haiti as funding falters

Haiti is facing one of the world's most acute humanitarian crises, driven by escalating gang violence, political paralysis, and deep economic distress.
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Humanitarian Aid
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