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Israel announced the assassination of the new head of Iran's Supreme Leader's military command.

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JERUSALEM, March 8 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Abu al-Qasem Babayan, who was recently appointed head of the Iranian Supreme Leader's Military Directorate, the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

The appointment came days after his predecessor was killed in the exchange of airstrikes that followed the US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, the statement said.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz was informed of the assassination of Abu al-Qasem Babayan during an operational meeting with IDF Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir and other senior officers. –0–

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International Women's Day: UN warns of persistent legal inequality

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March 8, 2026 Women

The world celebrates March 8th International Women's DayThe UN calls on all people of good will to support the global movement to protect the rights of women and girls and their access to fair justice. It is estimated that women today possess only 64 percent of the legal rights enjoyed by men. At this rate, full legal equality will only be achieved in 286 years.

This year, International Women's Day is celebrated under the theme "For all women and girls: rights, justice, action," emphasizing the need to eliminate discriminatory laws and social norms.

"Women's rights are human rights. And investing in women and girls is one of the surest ways to make the world a better place," said the UN Secretary-General. Antonio Guterres in a video message on the occasion of the Day.

Legally enshrined inequality

Today, no country in the world has not achieved full legal equalityLaws in many countries still restrict women's rights in areas such as employment, access to finance, security, family relations, property, freedom of movement, entrepreneurship, and pensions.

Legal restrictions have long-term consequences not only for individuals but for entire societies. In some countries, early and child marriage is still legally permitted, depriving approximately 12 million girls annually of the opportunity to receive an education and realize their potential.

Women's Rights Forum

The opening is timed to coincide with International Women's Day 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women– the largest annual international forum on gender equality. The session will be held from March 9 to 19 at UN Headquarters in New York.

The theme of this session is “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls.”

The Forum is taking place at a time of serious global challenges. In many countries, space for civil society is shrinking, and there is a backsliding on the rights of women and girls. Meanwhile, justice systems often prove unable to protect those facing with discrimination and violence.

Experts note that without effective and fair judicial systems, human rights remain mere declarations.

What does access to justice mean?

Access to justice means the ability for women and girls to defend their rights and seek accountability for violations.

This includes laws protecting women from violence, mechanisms to prevent discrimination, and fair law enforcement and courts. It also includes accessible legal aid that allows women to defend their rights regardless of income, language, or citizenship.

“Women’s rights mean nothing if they cannot be protected,” UN Women emphasized.

Justice also plays a key role in conflict and crisis settings, where women and girls face heightened risks. According to the UN, between 2022 and 2024, conflict-related sexual violence, increased by 87 percent.

Barriers to justice

Even where laws exist to protect women's rights, in practice they often fail to be implemented due to numerous obstacles.

In seven out of ten countries, women face greater barriers to accessing justice than men. Key barriers include discrimination, stigma, high court costs, distance to courts, and the underrepresentation of women in the justice system.

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At the same time, new technologies create both opportunities and risks. On the one hand, digital tools can facilitate access to legal information and court procedures. On the other, they open up new forms of online violence and discrimination.

Eliminating legal inequality requires systemic reforms. Experts call on governments to repeal discriminatory laws, strengthen judicial systems, expand access to legal aid, and support women's organizations, which are often at the forefront of the fight for the rights and protection of victims.

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The UN reports child casualties after a new wave of airstrikes in Ukraine.

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March 7, 2026 Peace and security

A new wave of airstrikes on Ukrainian cities has reportedly killed two children. The attacks, which have affected several regions of the country, have again resulted in civilian casualties and the destruction of residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission (HRMMU), on Saturday night, Russian Armed Forces launched a major attack using missiles and loitering munitions. Explosions were recorded in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Odesa, Sumy, Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Khmelnytskyi, and Zhytomyr regions, as well as in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.

Large-scale attack

According to Ukrainian authorities, the strikes targeted energy, railway, and port infrastructure. At least eight civilians were killed and 26 wounded. Most of the casualties were recorded in Kharkiv, where one of the missiles hit a five-story residential building. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble, and the number of casualties may rise.

"International humanitarian law is clear: civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected," stressed UN Coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale.

According to him, the attacks damaged residential buildings, as well as port and railway infrastructure in the Donetsk, Khmelnytsky, Kyiv, Odesa, Vinnytsia, and Zhytomyr regions.

Child casualties

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that, according to preliminary reports, a 13-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy were killed in Kharkiv. At least 20 children have reportedly been injured in shelling over the past week.

"The attacks and senseless destruction of children's lives must stop," UNICEF said.

Meanwhile, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported an attack in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, where residents, including children, were also injured. Humanitarian organizations provided emergency repair materials for damaged homes and shops.

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Lebanon: Threat of new spiral of violence and injuries to UN peacekeepers

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March 7, 2026 Peace and security

The UN expresses serious concern about the sharp deterioration of the situation in Lebanon following the resumption of hostilities and calls on the parties to immediately de-escalate and comply Security Council resolution 1701.

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert stated that just a week ago, the country was showing signs of gradual progress. The Lebanese army was consolidating state control, preparations for parliamentary elections were underway, reforms were being discussed, and a World Bank loan was expected to support reconstruction.

"That progress has now come to a screeching halt," she noted.

According to a UN representative, the country was once again plunged into a wave of violence and instability on Monday morning. People who had only recently returned to their homes are once again left homeless, and tensions continue to mount.

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"The question is crystal clear: continue the path of destruction and loss of life, or choose restraint, engagement and dialogue," Hennis-Plasschaert said.

She said Security Council Resolution 1701 remains the internationally recognized framework for ending the cycles of violence between Lebanon and Israel, but it has not been fully implemented.

Attack on UN peacekeepers

Amid rising tensions, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres He also condemned the shelling of a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position in the southwest of the country on March 6, which wounded three Ghanaian peacekeepers.

The Secretary-General wished the victims a speedy and full recovery.

The statement stressed that the safety and security of UN personnel and property must be respected at all times, and that those responsible for such incidents must be held accountable.

The UN reiterated its call on all parties to immediately de-escalate and fully comply with their obligations under Security Council Resolution 1701.

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Breaking: The Israeli army announced a strike on the headquarters of the IRGC Aerospace Force in Tehran.

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JERUSALEM, March 8 (Xinhua) — The Israeli Air Force struck the headquarters of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, which serves as a receiving, transmitting, and research center for the Iranian Space Agency, the Israel Defense Forces said Sunday.

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The first international beauty contest of the BRICS countries concluded in Kazan.

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Moscow, March 8 /Xinhua/ — The first international BRICS beauty pageant, "Miss, Mrs., and Little Miss BRICS 2026," concluded on Saturday in Kazan, Russia. A contestant from China won the Little Miss title, while representatives from Russia and South Africa won the Miss and Mrs. titles, respectively.

The competition brought together 51 participants from 17 countries, including China, Russia, Belarus, Brazil, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. The event embraced a new format, where beauty is viewed not only as an aesthetic category but also as a reflection of a woman's identity, values, intellect, and inner strength.

During the competition, its participants attended friendly gatherings and learned how to prepare traditional Tatar dishes.

The Chinese participants' outfits actively used motifs from traditional Chinese culture combined with Western elements.

China's Liang Huiyi, a representative with extensive experience organizing international beauty pageants, noted that such competitions should not only showcase physical attractiveness but also promote cultural enrichment and friendship between countries. According to her, China strives to showcase the inner and outer beauty of Eastern women to the world and deepen intercultural exchange.

In his address, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov called the competition a celebration of feminine beauty and soft power. "The competition became a declaration of love for all women around the world, a symbol of creativity, kindness, friendship, and unity, and a testament to the strengthening of mutual understanding between peoples," he emphasized.

Participants and guests of the event noted that the competition not only identified talented representatives from different countries, but also became an important platform for humanitarian dialogue and strengthening friendship within the BRICS framework. –0–

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Iran's IRGC announced strikes on military targets in Israel and a US base in Jordan.

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Tehran, March 8 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday that it had carried out the 28th series of strikes, targeting targets in the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Beersheba, as well as the Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan. The strikes used new-generation missiles.

A statement published on the official IRGC news portal, Sepah News, noted that missiles from the IRGC Aerospace Force were used in the attacks. It specified that the infrastructure of the Al-Azraq Air Base, which is "the largest and most active base for US attack fighters," was subjected to several strikes.

The IRGC also reported that military targets in Tel Aviv and Beersheba were hit by Heibar missiles equipped with super-heavy warheads. –0–

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Breaking: Iran Strikes Israeli Cities and Base in Jordan – Media

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Tehran, March 8 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Sunday it has launched a new wave of strikes on the Israeli cities of Beersheba, Tel Aviv, and the Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan using "next-generation" missiles, state media reported.

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Wang Yi: China supports the idea of building an Asia-Pacific community /detailed version – 1/

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Beijing, March 8 (Xinhua) — China intends to put the idea of building an Asia-Pacific community into practice, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

The agenda for this year's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen will focus on three key themes: openness, innovation, and cooperation, which will guide APEC as it stands at a crossroads, Wang Yi emphasized at a press conference during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing.

The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will take place in November in Shenzhen, China. This will be the third such event hosted by China, following Shanghai in 2001 and Beijing in 2014.

Several decades have passed since the concept of the Asia-Pacific Community was first proposed. However, it should not remain merely on paper or limited to a vision. China hopes to find answers in Shenzhen, consolidate common views, identify priority areas, and develop achievable measures so that the creation of the Asia-Pacific Community becomes a broad consensus and a living practice for the people of the region, Wang Yi noted.

According to Wang Yi, China will create the fundamental pillars for building the Asia-Pacific Community, coordinate various paths to advance the development of the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area, develop rational plans for developing regional connectivity, and actively promote transformation towards digitalization, intellectualization, and greening.

Let Shenzhen become the starting point of APEC on the path to building an Asia-Pacific community, he added. -0-

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Wang Yi: The Global South is a key driving force in promoting a multipolar world /detailed version – 1/

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BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) — The Global South has become a key driving force in advancing a multipolar world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

The collective rise of countries in the Global South is a striking feature of the dramatic changes in the world, with their share of the global economy growing from 24 percent to more than 40 percent over the past 40 years, Wang Yi noted at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC).

Today, when hegemony and power politics are becoming widespread and seriously damaging the international order, countries in the Global South should step up cooperation and coordination, jointly protect their legitimate rights and interests, and work together to expand space for independent development, the minister urged.

The Global South, he pointed out, is a new, positive and peaceful force on the international stage.

“In a changing and increasingly turbulent world, we must strengthen trust and solidarity, unite and work together to promote peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit,” he said.

China always cares about the interests of the Global South, Wang Yi said, expressing China's readiness to walk hand in hand with other countries in the Global South on the path to modernization and the creation of a community with a shared future for mankind. -0-

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