The Security Council on Thursday heard from the UN's top political affairs official on Israel's deadly airstrike in Doha - an "alarming escalation" condemned as a violation of sovereignty that threatens ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Gaza.
UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo described Tuesday's strike in a residential area of the Qatari capital targeting Hamas's political leadership as potentially opening a "new and perilous chapter in this devastating conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability."
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.