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In an era of widening conflict, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Award for Human Fraternity seeks to carve out a rare space where religion and diplomacy intersect. Honoring peace efforts, including the Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement, the ceremony highlights how interfaith dialogue and civil-society networks can keep channels open when formal diplomacy falters—offering a stage where peace can at least be rehearsed.

The UN Security Council met in emergency session as tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated sharply. Diplomats warned the crisis could expand into a broader regional war.

The UN Security Council will meet in emergency session Saturday after Russia and China requested urgent discussions on the reported attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. A second meeting requested by France, Bahrain and Colombia will address the broader escalation of violence across the Middle East.

The United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran Saturday, with President Donald Trump announcing “major combat operations.” Iran vowed retaliation and reportedly fired missiles at U.S. bases across the Gulf, raising fears of a broader regional war.

As artificial intelligence reshapes power, the United Nations is struggling to keep pace. In a candid exchange, the Secretary-General acknowledged that global institutions lack leverage over technology powerful enough to influence elections, conflicts and societies. The result is an ambitious effort to set norms and warn of risks, even as enforcement remains beyond reach.