. The back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude hit within a minute of each other, killing at least 589 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others. These numbers are expected to rise exponentially in the coming days as more information becomes available and search and rescue efforts c
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. IN THIS ISSUE Flooding affects more than 30,000 people across northern and eastern Syria, damaging shelters, infrastructure, and agricultural land, and triggering a multi‑sector humanitarian response. Over 336,000 people have crossed into Syria from Lebanon since early March, including Syrians and
. 1. BACKGROUND Yemen continues to face a protracted humanitarian crisis characterized by widespread food insecurity, economic deterioration, displacement, climate-related shocks, and constrained access to essential services. Years of conflict, economic instability, disruptions to livelihoods, and r
. IN NUMBERS 703,968 beneficiaries* reached in May 2026 36.3 million people are food insecure, out of which 2.1 million are in IPC4 and 5 Phases 150mt food assistance distributed* in May 2026 US$6.2m distributed through cash-based transfers* in May 2026 US$ 88.8 million funding gap from June to Nove
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.2 million from the Government of Japan to provide daily nutritious school meals to more than 14,000 children and 178 school support staff in Somalia’s Southwest and Jubaland states through February 2027. The contribution will enable WFP to provide home-grown school meals through value vouchers, all
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. This emergency funding will focus on providing shelter and healthcare to people affected by the disaster. Additionally, the EU is also organising a humanitarian air bridge to transport essential supplies to the affected areas. A flight is scheduled to leave early this week from Copenhagen, with ar
. The back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude hit within a minute of each other, killing at least 589 people and injuring nearly 3,000 others. These numbers are expected to rise exponentially in the coming days as more information becomes available and search and rescue efforts c
. Anticipatory action helps safeguard lives, livelihoods and critical assets by using risk forecasts to trigger early funding and action before hazards strike. This approach marks a shift from responding to disasters to acting ahead of them to reduce their impact. The national anticipatory action st
. U.S.-Based Humanitarian Organization Among First International Responders on the Ground WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rescue Response International (RRI), the sister organization of Haiti Air Ambulance, a U.S.-based nonprofit humanitarian organization with over a decade of experience responding to disasters
. This brief examines the gendered impacts of the fuel crisis that began in Myanmar in March 2026, driven by global shortages stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Developed through the Myanmar Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group, the brief draws on in-person consultations with wome
. Palestinians forced out of their homes and communities by Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank face poverty, insecurity, uncertainty, and little prospect of returning home, reveals a new report by the West Bank Protection Consortium (WBPC). Published 29. Jun 2026 Israeli settler viol
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For Denis Dalanga, founder of Ministère Chrétien des Familles Church, a network of churches largely in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Ebola outbreak is ravaging his community. His niece living Mungwalu—a mining town in eastern DRC that is the epicenter of the latest outbreak—died from virus
Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen .
. The event was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Chairperson of the National Platform, Sulaimon Ziyozoda. The meeting was attended by the leadership and members of the Platform - heads of relevant ministries and agencies, as well as observers - heads and representa
Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand . OPERATIONAL CONTEXT The Middle East crisis has further strained an already underfunded response, diverting global attention and resources at a time of rising needs in Myanmar and across the region. In Myanmar, the humanitarian si
. Drone strikes on fuel depots and water stations have left residents facing acute shortages of both fuel and water. As advances of ground troops progress, civilians risk being trapped in El Obeid if key evacuation routes towards Kosti are blocked. The advances around El Obeid reflect patterns seen
Countries: France, World . Concevoir et mettre en œuvre un projet de médiation en santé auprès des personnes Mineures Non Accompagnées : rapport de capitalisation du programme MNA de Nantes. Mis en place en 2016, le programme des personnes mineures non accompagnées de Médecins du Monde à Nantes est
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. CARACAS, 29 June 2026 – Children in Venezuela are living on the streets and in informal tented camps, underscoring the urgent need for support, as rescue teams work round the clock to free people from the rubble with about 50,000 reported missing, Save the Children said [1]. Save the Children staf
. The tools are part of a joint series designed to support guardians in their daily responsibilities throughout asylum and related procedures, including those under the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation and temporary protection. The series brings together four complementary guides covering
. Between January and March 2026, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) reached 50,500 people in 13 sub-prefectures for a total of USD 1.8 million, implemented by seven partners. This represents partial coverage—4 per cent of the 1.3 million people targeted under the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response
. Nine trucks carrying supplies have already been dispatched across the country, while part of the stock will remain on WHO premises ready for rapid distribution to provincial authorities or implementing partners as necessary. Continue reading on WHO Pakistan website...
. According to Zambia's Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), more than 47 districts across the country were affected by flooding during the late 2025 rainy season, with over 29,000 hectares of cropland destroyed. Following the activation of the Start Fund Alert for the floods in Zambia, a
. Middle East conflict fallout pushes countries toward US$1 trillion fossil fuel subsidy bill, warns UN Development Programme Ripple effects from the Middle East conflict force developing countries to burn fiscal space on fossil fuel subsidies, wiping out investment in health, education and climate,
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. DENGUE CASE REPORTING During the 25th week, 5267 suspected dengue cases were reported across 24 districts, compared to 4819 cases in the previous week, reflecting an 9.3% increase. The Western Province accounted for 57.1% of total cases, with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) contributing 3.7%,
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Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . UK deploying 68‑strong search and rescue team, including specialist dogs, to support life‑saving efforts in Venezuela £2 million UK humanitarian funding will support immediate response and coordinat
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory . With this Emergency Grant, Japan will implement humanitarian assistance in fields such as health, medical care and food through international organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an
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Venezuela (MNN) — Acting Venezuelan president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24. The quakes leveled hundreds of buildings, including many in Caracas and the neighboring port city of La Guaira. As of Sunday, at least 1,450 people
Haiti (MNN) — Rising gas prices from the Middle East are shocking the economy of one of the most fragile countries in the world. Food insecurity in Haiti, already a crisis, has only worsened with the US-Iran war. Because of rising oil costs, the Haitian government was forced to raise domestic gasoli
East Africa (MNN) – For centuries, Christianity has shaped life in both Mozambique and Ethiopia. But recent violence has church leaders and believers concerned about growing instability. (Photo courtesy of VOM USA) Earlier this month, a Mozambican bishop was shot and killed at his home. Bishop Osóri
. Today, the European Commission is proposing to extend for an additional year the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, while taking into account Ukraine's overall ability to defend itself. By doing so, the Commission reinforces its unwavering commitmen
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