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UN chief warns of Mideast military escalation spiraling 'beyond anyone's control'

UN chief warns of Mideast military escalation spiraling 'beyond anyone's control'

'It is time to stop the fighting and get to serious diplomatic negotiations,' says Antonio Guterres

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Morning Briefing: March 6, 2026
06.03.2026

Morning Briefing: March 6, 2026

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Kallas says chaos in Middle East 'direct consequence' of erosion of international law
05.03.2026

Kallas says chaos in Middle East 'direct consequence' of erosion of international law

'It started when Russia, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, invaded its neighbor, with impunity and a good measure of cynicism,' argues EU's foreign policy chief

NATO's ballistic missile defense posture to remain at 'heightened level' due to threat from Iran
05.03.2026

NATO's ballistic missile defense posture to remain at 'heightened level' due to threat from Iran

'NATO's ballistic missile defence posture remain at this heightened level until the threat from Iran's continued indiscriminate attacks across the region subsides,' alliance says

UN chief appoints new force commander for mission in South Sudan
05.03.2026

UN chief appoints new force commander for mission in South Sudan

Maj. Gen. Junhui Wu succeeds Lieut. Gen. Mohan Subramanian

UN refugee agency says over 330,000 displaced by hostilities in Middle East, beyond
05.03.2026

UN refugee agency says over 330,000 displaced by hostilities in Middle East, beyond

‘No major increase in cross-border movements from Iran linked to recent events,’ says agency