European Union officials quietly hosted a delegation of Taliban representatives in Brussels this week, marking the first known visit by Taliban officials to EU headquarters since the Islamist group seized control of Afghanistan in 2021. The June 23 meeting, reported by Euronews and later confirmed b
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. FAO Food Outlook: Global food commodity market trends face rising geopolitical and weather risks New edition also explores shipping fuel implications, energy-agriculture market linkages, fertilizer markets, and the global food import bill Rome – The outlook for global food commodity markets contin
. FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later to be confirmed as the Bundibugyo strain. As of June 23, 1,094 confirmed cases and 277 confirmed deaths had been reported in the DRC, with 20 confirmed cases and two confirmed deaths in Uganda. In the
Countries: Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania . Highlights In the first quarter of 2026, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda faced overlapping humanitarian hazards including refugee influxes, climate shocks (floods, landslides, drought), food insecurity, and recurrent disease out
. Reports indicate last night’s powerful earthquakes have caused significant loss of life, widespread injuries, and severe damage to homes and vital infrastructure in Caracas and elsewhere. My deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and our thoughts are with all affected by this traged
. Los terremotos han afectado a comunidades de Caracas y de los estados Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda y zonas cercanas. A medida que las evaluaciones oficiales de la situación evolucionan, se insta a las comunidades a mantenerse alerta ante posibles réplicas y a seguir las orientacion
. Highlights & Impact Overview On 24 June 2026, a high-intensity 'seismic doublet' consisting of two shallow, major earthquakes ($M7.2$ and $M7.5$) struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with the epicentre located near Morón along the Carabobo/Yaracuy axis. The Global Disaster Alert
.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026. The earthquakes have affected communities in Caracas and the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda and nearby areas. As official situation assessments evolve, communities are urged to remain alert for possible a
. Situation Report #2Earthquakes in Venezuela25 June 2026Time: 3:00 pm Highlights Two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 recorded at around 18:00 on Wednesday 24 June, with more than 130 aftershocks. 211 people dead and 1261 injured (provisional figure), according to authorities as of
European Union officials quietly hosted a delegation of Taliban representatives in Brussels this week, marking the first known visit by Taliban officials to EU headquarters since the Islamist group seized control of Afghanistan in 2021. The June 23 meeting, reported by Euronews and later confirmed b
A priest in Kauda, Sudan, was killed by a militant group determined to take his parish’s medical supplies. On June 18, an armed group stormed into Father Youhana Al-Amin’s church, demanding the keys to the medical supply storage. They gathered all they could and planned to return for what remained.
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. On 24 June 2026, northern Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes approximately 40 seconds apart - a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed by a magnitude 7.5 mainshock, making it the country's strongest recorded earthquake in more than 125 years. The shallow earthquakes generated violent groun
. Earthquakes in VenezuelaJune 25, 2026Time: 3:00 am Highlights Two consecutive earthquakes of approximately M7.2 and M7.5 occurred around 18:00 local time, followed by more than 20 aftershocks. 32 fatalities (preliminary) and over 700 injured, according to authorities. La Guaira State identified as
. For Immediate Release Handing over the rehabilitated Aden Intra-Urban Road Aden, 24 June 2026 – The Government of Japan, the Ministry of Public Works and Highways, and UNOPS marked the completion of “The Project for Rehabilitation of Aden Intra-Urban Roads,” which rehabilitated 2.4 km of intra-urb
. Kabul, Afghanistan, 25 June 2026 - Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders (MSF) has witnessed an alarming increase in the number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition with medical complications requiring lifesaving treatment in its therapeutic feeding centres in southern A
. Four years into the full-scale war, many organizations are no longer asking how to respond to a crisis. Instead, they are asking how emergency assistance can strengthen the systems, institutions, and local actors that will remain long after humanitarian programmes end. Ukraine challenges tradition
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. Executive summary This report presents the results of a pilot soil monitoring campaign conducted in August 2025 in the Governorate of Nabatieh, South Lebanon. This project – a collaboration between Amel Italia, Amel Association International, and Source International – was initiated in response to
. By Olivia Lewis The Atlantic may be seeing a weaker hurricane season than in previous years, but the Americas are bracing for a different kind of threat. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, issued an El Niño advisory on June 11, with forecasters predicting a 63% chance of
. Please refer to the attached Map. Two major earthquakes struck near Yumare, Venezuela on 24 June — an M 7.2 followed one minute later by an M 7.5, both triggering red USGS alerts. iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the
. The cost of living in May 2026, as measured by the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB), remained stable at New SYP 26,567 compared to the previous month. However, it was 19 percent higher than in May 2025 (year-on-year). The Syrian pound (SYP) depreciated slightly in the official market, with the exc
. Dear colleagues, We are pleased to share with you the WFP Syria Price Bulletin | May 2026 | Issue #137 Below are the key highlights in this release: The cost of living in May 2026, as measured by the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB), remained stable at New SYP 26,567 compared to the previous month
. Malgré le cessez-le-feu, des bombardements et ordres d’évacuation forcés se poursuivent dans le sud du pays. Des milliers de personnes qui ont fui leur maison se retrouvent dans des abris où le surpeuplement, le stress, le manque d’hygiène ou d’accès aux soins aggravent les risques pour la santé p
. Guerre, changement climatique et urgence en matière de santé mentale Dans un contexte marqué par l’aggravation des inégalités mondiales, des conflits, des crises climatiques et de l’instabilité économique, les participants ont examiné comment Caritas pouvait renforcer son action grâce à une approc
. LETTER FROM THE HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR I am pleased to present the 2025 Annual Report of the Central African Republic Humanitarian Fund (CAR HF).This report shows that, despite a sharply constrained financial environment, the Fund was used strategically to address the most urgent humanitarian ne
Much of the world knows Peter Stafford as the missionary doctor who contracted Ebola during the most recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But in his home village of Nyankunde, he sometimes goes by a different name. “They call me ‘Father of Luke,’” Stafford told CT. “Papa de Luke.
. The lingering question is whether we will build systems strong enough to ensure that every child, in every community, benefits from them. The progress is undeniable. In 2024 alone, vaccination is estimated to have averted 1.9 million deaths across Africa, contributing to more than 51 million lives
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Countries: Ethiopia, South Sudan . Highlights Emergency WASH services were sustained across Luakdong, Tormorok and surrounding areas through strong coordination among UNHCR partners, ensuring continuity of critical water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and infrastructure support. Water produc
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