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Myanmar: Rapid Food Security Monitoring Round 2: Key Findings | January - March 2026 (June 2026)
. The second round of WFP Myanmar’s Rapid Food Security Monitoring conducted data collection covering 8,200 households across 13 states and regions between mid-February and March 2026. Using the CARI composite classification (ECMEN excluding assistance), 21% of households are food insecure (2.6% sev
When Despair Becomes Self-Indulgent
The great playwrights and poets often used drama to express aspects of the human experience not easily articulated. We see this in Shakespeare’s tales of unrequited love, Maya Angelou’s caged bird metaphor, and Curtis Mayfield’s interpretation of the ghetto child’s cry. When done well, drama beautif
Scripture, Empathy, and Abundance
This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Michael J. Rhodes, Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters (Baker Academic, 2026) Reimagining Biblical Politics is a brisk but thorough exegesis of scriptural passages in which God’s pe
WFP South Sudan Weekly Market Monitor (8 –14 June 2026)
. KEY MESSAGES • Food basket costs increased by 1percent week-on-week, averaging SSP120,734per person per month. Upper Nile saw an 11percent increase, driven by a sharp rise in sorghum pricesin Renk. • The South Sudanese Pound traded at an average of SSP6,400 per USD across parallel markets. While s
UNHCR rushing to support Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
. The Government’s response is still focused on search-and-rescue operations, emergency medical care and damage assessment. UNHCR is ready to support the response, with UN partners, and is mobilizing assistance and triaging available emergency supplies to meet emerging needs. The quakes, measuring 7
Venezuela earthquakes: IFRC launches emergency appeal to assist 300,000 people and dispatches first 17 tonnes of humanitarian cargo
. Money raised will support the Venezuelan Red Cross in assisting 300,000 people seriously hit. The initial focus will be on La Guaira and Greater Caracas, where the destruction is most severe. "These quakes have been devastating for the people of Venezuela," said Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General
World: 2025 Consolidated Annual Activity Report
. Executive summary The Agency in brief The European Union Agency for Asylum (the EUAA or the Agency) supports Member States in applying the set of European Union (EU) laws governing asylum, international protection and reception conditions, known as the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). It is m
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Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report #29, 26th June 2026 [EN/TO]
. HIGHLIGHTS: • A total of 76 confirmed dengue fever cases since the last report; including 1 new cases. • Age group, gender, and island distribution remain unchanged, with the majority of cases reported among age group 15 – 19 years, predominantly male, and highest in Tongatapu Island. • No dengue
Vanuatu Pertussis Outbreak: Situation Report #21 as of 22 June 2026
. Key Highlights: 23 cumulative confirmed cases reported to date (EW25), with 6 new cases in the last reporting week. Case numbers remain above alert threshold, indicating ongoing transmission No deaths reported; 1 hospitalization in the latest week Serotype still pending confirmation. Cases are geo
Myanmar: Kachin Humanitarian Access Severity Overview - Zonal (As of May 2026)
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Myanmar: Humanitarian Access Severity - Zonal (As of May 2026)
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Dengue Outbreak on South-West Efate Island, Shefa Province, Vanuatu: Situation Report #5 (22 June 2026)
. Key Highlights: 23 cumulative confirmed cases reported to date (EW25), with 6 new cases in the last reporting week. Case numbers remain above alert threshold, indicating ongoing transmission No deaths reported; 1 hospitalization in the latest week Serotype still pending confirmation. Cases are geo
Italy monthly sea arrivals update, May 2026
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Republic of the Marshall Islands: Disaster Management Reference Handbook (June 2026)
. This handbook provides a disaster management (DM) profile of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as a resource for civilian and military personnel who are either planning a disaster response operation in support of RMI or developing DM engagements with the RMI government or community stakeh
World: El Niño 2026–2027: Global Humanitarian Risk Outlook - Projected Climate Anomalies and Key Impacts (22 June 2026)
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Advocacy paper: Positioning Integrating SRH, GBV And Adolescent-Responsive Action into Famine Preparedness and Response in Somalia
. Background and Context: Somalia’s food security and nutrition situation has deteriorated sharply. Six million people, representing 31 per cent of the analysed population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Phase 3 or above, between
WFP and Ukraine renew school meals partnership after 40 million meals served in frontline regions
. In the new school year, WFP will continue supporting primary schools in eight frontline regions and expand the programme to 90 kindergartens in Chernihiv oblast, reaching an additional 4,000 children. The WFP programme helps to advance the School Nutrition Reform efforts initiated by First Lady Ol
World: IOM DTM Insight Report April 2026
Countries: World, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic . The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System and stands as the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is IOM’s primary data collection
World: IOM DTM Insight Report March 2026
Countries: World, Libya, Mozambique, Syrian Arab Republic . The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System and stands as the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is IOM’s primary data collect
UNHCR Rwanda - Population Dashboard, Overview of Refugees and Asylum-seekers - 31 May 2026
Countries: Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
UNHCR Rwanda - Total Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 31 May 2026
Countries: Rwanda, Afghanistan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Sudan .
UNHCR Rwanda - DR Congolese Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 31 May 2026
Countries: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
UNHCR Rwanda - Burundian Forcibly Displaced Population Figures - 31 May 2026
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World: WFP Asia–Pacific Regional Office: Spillover pathways #2: How the Iran crisis threatens food security
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste . 18 March 2026 This brief presents five country-specific analyses where the effects of the Iran cr
World: WFP Asia–Pacific Regional Office: Spillover Pathways #3: How the Middle East Crisis threatens Food Security
Countries: World, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam . 2 April 2026 This brief presents an overview on the impacts of the Middle East Crisis on fertilizer and food security in Asia and highlights upcoming fertiliz
Afghanistan: Countrywide Weekly Market Price Bulletin, Issue 300: Week 3 – June 2026
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • During the third week of June, the Afghani exchange rate remained almost stable at AFN 64.3/USD. Despite the recent depreciation, the Afghani remains stronger than both last year (8%) and the three-year average (15%), continuing to help moderate i
Bangladesh: Impact of Iran War on Food Security: June 2026 Update
Countries: Bangladesh, Iran (Islamic Republic of) . Key highlights • General inflation in May hit a 16-month high, while non-food inflation reached its highest in 21 months. • Prices of edible oils, lentils, onions, eggs increased in the retail markets. • Octane, petrol and kerosene prices increased
World: Global Seasonal Outlook (June 2026)
. HORN OF AFRICA Dryness After a favorable onset, rainfall weakened during April and May, reducing seasonal performance across parts of Somalia, southeastern Ethiopia, and eastern Kenya. Somalia remains the primary area of concern, as below-average Gu rainfall raises the risk of a second consecutive
Myanmar Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 08/06/26 - 14/06/26)
. Myanmar has been in crisis since 1 February 2021, when the military (Tatmadaw) overthrew the democratically elected government. This coup sparked widespread protests and armed resistance, leading to a severe political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. The military regime, known as the State Admi
Occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt) Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 08/06/26 - 14/06/26)
. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi
Lebanon Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 08/06/26 - 14/06/26)
. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began in October 2023 and spiked in September 2024, entered a new phase in early 2026. Although a November 2024 ceasefire was put in place, persistent daily violations and Israel's continued occupation of five positions in southern Lebanon blocked r
Sudan Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 08/06/26 - 14/06/26)
. Sudan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, enters its fourth year in 2026. The conflict has triggered widespread civilian suffering, economic
Joint Statement by High Representative Kallas and Commissioners Síkela and Lahbib on the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela
. At this difficult moment, the European Union expresses its solidarity with the people of Venezuela and with all those engaged in rescue and relief operations. These earthquakes come at a time when millions of Venezuelans continue to face significant humanitarian needs. The European Union is in con
Update 355 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
. The technically complex repairs, preceded by extensive de-mining, were carried out on the frontline under the protection of a localized ceasefire mediated by the IAEA. Agency teams monitored the work in challenging conditions, including nearby drone activity and the sound of military activity in t
Evangelism training reframes discourse around rising Islamic influence
USA (MNN) – In the midst of legislative discourse among congress members who oppose Islamic cultural influence and those who welcome it, Americans are grappling with whether sharia law and constitutional law can, or will, coexist. But Pierre Houssney with Horizons International poses a broader, yet
Venezuela earthquake survivors see God's providence, with prayer greatly needed
Venezuela (MNN) — Two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela Wednesday night within a minute of each other, at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The second quake was the most severe to hit Venezuela since 1900. By mid-Thursday the death toll rose to 188 people, with thousands reported missing. Damages are e
Hajj returners have questions about Islam, find grace in Jesus
Middle East/North Africa (MNN) — Reflection is just beginning for Hajj returners. An estimated 1.7 million Islamic pilgrims traveled to the holy city of Mecca this year. Yet many come back disappointed and open to being discipled by the Gospel. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim
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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 26 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]
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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 24.06.2026 midnight)
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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #34 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 26 June 2026, 6AM
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