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Gaza’s women-led households face “impossible choices”, UN humanitarians say

A United Nations update says women heading households in Gaza are making survival decisions amid continuing air strikes, displacement and scarce resources.

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Gaza’s women-led households face “impossible choices”, UN humanitarians say

A United Nations update says women heading households in Gaza are making survival decisions amid continuing air strikes, displacement and scarce resources.

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UN urges Ukraine ceasefire as diplomatic contacts resume amid continued attacks on civilians

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Iran-linked groups in Yemen and Iraq are coordinating pressure on Gulf allies, AP reports

Houthi rebels say Saudi-backed forces strike Yemen after attacks on Saudi oil sites

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