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Environmental & Social Impact Assessment: Assessment of STREAM Programme Water Infrastructure in Small Watersheds of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan (April - May 2025)

Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . SUMMARY The Syr Darya River Basin, spanning Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, is a crucial water source for many communities in the Fergana Valley. Despite its importance, the basin lacks centralised management, leading to frequent water distribu

Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report #21 (14 July 2026, Time: 09:00 pm)

. Situation Report No. 21Earthquakes in Venezuela14 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,200 aftershocks. Official toll: 4,734 people dead and 16,740 injured. A total of 6,462 people have been

Venezuela: Earthquakes - LTC Telecoms Dashboard (14 July 2026)

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KSrelief and FCDO provide USD10 million to support WFP’S response to hunger in Yemen

Countries: Yemen, Saudi Arabia . The complementary funding will address urgent food insecurity while helping communities strengthen their resilience to future shocks. Yemen remains one of the world’s most severe hunger crises, with around half of the population facing food insecurity. More than a de

oPt: UNRWA Department of Health Annual Report 2025

Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . This annual report presents a comprehensive overview of the work undertaken by UNRWA’s Department of Health, highlighting the Agency’s continued presence, mandate, and indispensable role in delivering essential servic

Living Conditions of Vulnerable Palestinian Refugees in Jordan: Access, Assistance and Experience of UNRWA Service Users

Countries: Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory . Based on a sample survey of 4,471 households from 2023, this report examines the living conditions and vulnerabilities of Palestinian refugees in Jordan. Focusing primarily on those who access UNRWA’s health, education and social services, the repo

oPt: UNRWA Situation Report #229 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem [EN/AR]

. All information updated for 1 - 7 July 2026 [1] Days 997 - 1003 since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip Highlights The Gaza Strip The latest WASH Cluster monitoring, conducted in June, indicates a continued deterioration in water security, with 84 per cent of assessed households experiencing

Viet Nam: “Disasters don’t respect borders”: Save the Children launches early warning, early action initiative to save lives in Southeast Asia

Countries: Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand .5 million regional initiative funded by the European Union to save lives ahead of climate-fueled emergencies in Southeast Asia. Working with partners and governments, the programme will help communities, schools, and lo

DR Congo: Africa Region | Ebola (BVD) Epidemic - Operation update #2 (MDRS1007)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Central African Republic, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Over the last seven weeks following the declaration of the Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) epidemic on 15 May 2026, the situation in the

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 15 July 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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World: Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict and hesitancy – UNICEF, WHO

. While both indicators rose by one percentage point from the previous year, global coverage remains one point below 2019 levels – hovering within the same narrow range since 2009. According to the data, an estimated 13.5 million “zero-dose” children did not receive a single vaccine in their first y

World: Uneven progress, significant gaps: New immunization estimates must accelerate urgent action in the Western Pacific

Countries: World, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines . Governments must significantly accelerate action as the Region is currently not on track to meet global immunization targets for 2030. The 2025 WHO/UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC) show that many countries across

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on El-Obeid (Sudan), 14 July 2026

. Following the atrocities committed during the Rapid Support Force’s siege and attack on El Fasher, we remain gravely concerned about alleged severe violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law across Kordofan and Darfur regions, as well as Blue Nile in Sudan. We

Quick Note - Environmental Issues - June 2026 Earthquakes Venezuela

. Purpose This note summaries environmental policies and challenges associated with the response to the June 2026 Venezuela earthquakes. The information provided can be used to integrate environmental issues into plans and operations. This note focuses on shelter, formal and informal sheltering site

Yemen Floods 2024 - Final Report (MDRYE014)

. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis During 2024, Yemen’s rainy season (April-June and July-September) were marked by unprecedented rainfall, resulting in severe flooding that caused widespread destruction and displacement. These floods further exacerbated Yemen’s already dire humanitar

Sri Lanka Cyclone Ditwah 2025 - DREF Operational Update (MDRLK023), 14 July 2026

. Description of the Event Date of event 28-11-2025 What happened, where and when? A low-pressure system that developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka on 25 November 2025 rapidly intensified into a deep depression by 26 November 2025, bringing heavy rains and strong winds across the

Georgia: GEO: Flood - 07-2026 - Flash Flooding in Kakheti #2 (2026-07-14)

. Description During the early hours of 12 July 2026, exceptionally heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and mudflows in Telavi Municipality, Kakheti Region. The Telaviskhevi River overflowed its banks after intense precipitation, causing widespread flooding across urban areas, significant damage t

Mali : Quand les violences consument les terres et les vies

. Autrefois verdoyant, le sol est désormais grisâtre. À la place de la verdure, s’étend une épaisse couche de cendres. Le contraste est glaçant : le relief noirci témoigne à lui seul de l’ampleur du désastre. Nous sommes à Nouna, un village situé à une centaine de kilomètres de Djenné, dans la régio

Côte d'Ivoire: UNICEF Côte d’Ivoire Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2, 1 April - 30 June 2026

Countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mali . Highlights As of May 2026, an estimated 85,630 refugees and asylum seekers, including 49,666 children, have fled to northern Côte d’Ivoire due to the worsening security situation in Burkina Faso and Mali. Since the beginning of 2026, 2,844 new arrivals

GIEWS Country Brief: Uzbekistan 14-July-2026

. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Favourable production prospects for 2026 wheat crop Wheat import requirements forecast slightly above average in 2026/27 marketing year Average inflation in 2026 declined to a five‑year low Favourable production prospects for 2026 wheat crop Harvesting of the 2026 winter cer

Afghanistan: Tracking Impact Report of Bans and Other Restrictions on Women Working for NGOs, INGOs and UN (June 2026)

. This snapshot presents findings from the fifteenth round of the Gender Coordination Group (GCG)and the Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) survey on operational trends following the 24 December 2022 ban on Afghan women working for international and national NGOs (I/NGOs), and its extension to

GOP congressmen join court filing against Johnson Amendment

GIEWS Country Brief: The Republic of Moldova 14-July-2026

. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Below‑average cereal production forecast in 2026 Total cereal exports in 2026/27 forecast below average Prices of wheat flour above the previous year’s level as of May 2026 Below‑average cereal production forecast in 2026 Harvesting of the 2026 winter cereal crops, mainly wh

New York enacts yearlong pause on all AI data center construction

Fast food ingredients shelved after diarrhea outbreak

Venezuela Earthquakes June 2026: Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team Snapshot (As of 14 July, 10:00 GMT-4)

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ICE to halt vehicle stops following Maine shooting

Supreme Court justices brief Congress on $9.7 billion budget request

Bangladeshi man faces U.S. charges for human smuggling

Trump backtracks on Hormuz toll after resuming Iranian naval blockade

EU panel recommends social media ban for kids under 13

Spain: Europe | Wildfires overview and EU response since 1 July - DG ECHO Daily Map | 14/07/2026

Countries: Spain, France, Croatia, Portugal .

oPt: Sawasya Field Visit Highlights Support for Women’s Rehabilitation and Gender-Responsive Justice Services in Palestine

. زيارة ميدانية لبرنامج سواسية ومانحيه تسلط الضوء على دعم إعادة تأهيل النساء وتعزيز خدمات العدالة المستجيبة للنوع الاجتماعي في فلسطين أريحا، فلسطين – ١٤تموز/يوليو ٢٠٢٦- أريحا، فلسطين – 14 تموز/يوليو 2026 – نظم برنامج سواسية المشترك زيارة ميدانية لشركاء التنمية الدوليين إلى مركز الإصلاح والتأهيل في أ

Millions of Americans under heat advisories in northern states

oPt: WFP Palestine Emergency Response External Situation Report #92, 14 July 2026 (Reporting period: 1-30 June 2026)

. HIGHLIGHTS Community safety and access to food and basic services in Gaza are under increasing strain as the expansion of areas under Israeli control causes further displacement and disruptions in humanitarian assistance. The UN Humanitarian Country Team has warned of the intensifying risks such e

Google AI’s co-founder argues for AI watchdog in the U.S.

DR Congo: West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (7 - 13 July 2026)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad . Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola outbreak update As of 11 July, national health authorities had reported 1,926 confirmed cases across Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele and Tshopo provinces. Ituri Pro

Buffalo, N.Y., megachurch pastor pleads guilty to child abuse

Angola: Southern Africa: Humanitarian Snapshot (as of July 2026)

Countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe . Much of Southern Africa transitioned from large-scale flood response to recovery during the second quarter of 2026, with the exc

Sudan: Eastern Africa: Humanitarian Snapshot (As of June 2026)

Countries: Sudan, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania . Eastern Africa remains one of the world's most severe humanitarian hotspots, with 48.5 million people in need of assistance in 2026. Conflict, displacement, climate shoc