Source: United Nations (video statements)
Edem Wosornu, Director at the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, reports on a recent trip to Haiti, noting a deepening protection crisis marked by insecurity, relentless violence, mass displacement and shocking levels of gender-based violence.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Highlights:
– Sudan
– Iran
– Lebanon/Humanitarian
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Afghanistan
– UN Women
– Financial Contribution
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SUDAN
The Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, is concluding today his visit to Nairobi, in Kenya, where he held productive engagements with Sudanese armed groups and civilian political actors, as well as with civil society representatives, members of the diplomatic community and Kenyan authorities. In his meetings, Mr. Haavisto stressed the urgent need to pursue practical measures to deescalate the conflict and ensure the protection of civilians.
Mr. Haavisto reiterated that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means and highlighted the importance of achieving swift, tangible progress toward peace, given the devastating impact the ongoing violence is continuing to have on Sudan and its people.
The Personal Envoy echoed statements by the Secretary-General and the Security Council reaffirming the need to safeguard the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Sudan, rejecting the establishment of any parallel authorities and underscoring the commitment of the United Nations to engaging with all relevant stakeholders to advance peace. Mr. Haavisto will next travel to Berlin ahead of the ministerial-level meeting of the International Sudan Conference, which is scheduled next week, on 15 April.
IRAN
The Secretary-General welcomes the U.S.-Iran talks that are mediated by Pakistan, scheduled to start in Islamabad over the weekend.
He calls on the parties to seize this diplomatic opportunity to engage in good faith toward a lasting and comprehensive agreement, with a view to deescalation and the prevention of a return to hostilities. His Personal Envoy, Jean Arnault, continues to be in the region to support diplomatic efforts.
The Secretary-General reiterates that there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in full accordance with international law, including the UN Charter.
LEBANON/HUMANITARIAN
In Lebanon, the situation continues to deteriorate and essential services for people in need are under extreme strain.
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health reported that the strikes on Wednesday across the country killed more than 300 people and injured over 1,100 others. This brings the total number of people killed since 2 March to nearly 1,900, with more than 6,000 people injured. This is according to numbers given to us by the Lebanese Government.
Our humanitarian colleagues continue to be seriously concerned over attacks on health and emergency services. Today, a strike on an ambulance killed two first responders in the province of Tyre.
Full Highlight: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-04-10
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
This FBI stopped four attacks in this past December alone, from a sweeping bombing campaign in Southern California to an ISIS mass casualty event in Pennsylvania, to a North Carolina man who is ISIS inspired that wanted to shoot tons of people on New Year’s Eve.
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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
FBI Director Kash Patel on March 18, 2026 discussed the synagogue shooting in Michigan on a Fox News program.
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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the FBI’s successes during March 19, 2026, testimony. He pointed to the following:
– 112% increase in violent offenders arrested
– 20% decrease in homicides, robberies
– Disrupted 1,800 criminal gangs
– Seized enough fentanyl to kill 178 million Americans
– 490% increase in arrests of online child predators
– Located 6,200 missing kids
– 300 human traffickers arrested
– Arrested seven of the FBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted
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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
FBI Director Patel said during Congressional testimony in March that the counter-narcotics mission can’t be complete without state and local law enforcement.
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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
In testimony in March before the House Intelligence Committee, FBI Director Kash Patel said this FBI is ready to work with lawmakers on tougher sentences for convicted terrorists as well as the denaturalization process – so that no one who shouldn’t be in this country can attack and kill American citizens.
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Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
In March 19 testimony before the House Intelligence Committee FBI Director Patel said this FBI delivered a 43% increase this year in counterintelligence and espionage arrests in the Iran mission center alone.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Handing over of the land to the Sebilong Community
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Tariffs are the highest in a century and the war in Iran has triggered a fresh energy shock. Uncertainty remains high. What does this mean for euro area growth and inflation?
Our host Paul Gordon discusses these questions and more with Christiane Nickel.
