. From policymakers to entrepreneurs, Asia and the Pacific’s agricultural innovations took centre stage at the first-ever FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming. Held from 1 to 3 July 2026 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, the conferenc
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. Somalia is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years, driven by drought, insecurity, a sharp drop in humanitarian funding, and the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East. The situation is on high alert, with around 2 million people in IPC Phase 4, more than double las
. Throughout Q2 2026, with support from ECHO, IOM maintained operations in 17 priority displacement sites hosting more than 137,000 individuals, while extending advocacy support to 74 IOM phased-out sites. Despite these scale-down measures, IOM continued to provide CFM services and advocacy across b
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. This report presents a comparative analysis of gender-based violence incidents reported through the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System in Lebanon during April and May 2026. Following the resumption of conflict in March, reported incidents increased sharply by 75.9 per cent between
. The Health Cluster Monthly Bulletin is a key information product that highlights the humanitarian health response, achievements, and key updates from Health Cluster partners. It provides partners, donors, and stakeholders with a consolidated overview of the health response during the reporting per
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. The data comes from NRC's documentation of attacks on education across Colombia's conflict areas between January and June 2026, covering 61 incidents within seven departments where the organisation provides humanitarian assistance to people affected by the armed conflict. Four in ten attacks took
. In Quarter 2 2026, 3 Site Management Partners worked together with more than 80 Site Management staff receiving & managing community feedback. Each Site Management partner covers a different number of sites and therefore, manages varying amounts of community feedback: IOM recorded 5,174 ticket
. What feedback was received ? This quarter, 4,236 feedback entries were received, a 94% increase from the baseline and broadly consistent with last quarter (4,938). The sustained high volume reflects the displacement surge and expansion of CCCM operations reported last quarter, while the large incr
One of my favorite films, the 1950 classic All About Eve, follows the story of middle-aged actress Margo Channing as a younger actress attempts to steal her roles, her place in society, and even her boyfriend. Margo wants to find a way to happiness despite her roles and her skin drying up. When a fr
India (MNN) — Persecution has skyrocketed in the Indian state of Odisha since the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took control in the state government in 2024, yet continued Bible shipments provide hope. Jason Woolford with Mission Cry says the government’s public acceptance of Christ
Turkmenistan (MNN) – Almost three decades since her abusive husband turned to Christ, Maya from Turkmenistan recalls his transformation with clarity. “He started reading the Bible, and he said, ‘I did many bad things, my wife, I am sorry.’ He said, ‘I want to apologize, and I want to change my attit
Venezuela (MNN) — It’s been nearly a month since twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The death toll crossed the 5,200 mark over the past weekend, and that number will keep rising. But the work of recovery is increasingly grim. “Many of the deceased are being buried in un
“There is nothing new under the sun.” So begins the speaker of Ecclesiastes, and his refrain is certainly true in the history of philosophy, ancient or modern. Stoicism, a philosophical school focused on maximizing self-control as the way to achieve inner peace, is on the rise once again. Organizati
. Highlights This Global Annual Results Report on Goal Area 1 of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025 presents results on child nutrition and development. The overall aim of this work is to ensure that every child, including every adolescent, survives and thrives with access to a nutritious and diver
. Highlights ‘The Global Annual Results Report 2025 on Goal Area 3 of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025 presents results on the child protection programme, policy and advocacy efforts supported by UNICEF and its partners around the world to protect and fulfil every child's right to live free from
. Situation Report No. 27Earthquakes in Venezuela20 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Authorities report 1,405 aftershocks since the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck on 24 June. Official toll: 5,278 people dead and 16,740 injured. The United Nations system and its partner organizations
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Micronesia (Federated States of), Uganda, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . Overview In the first half of 2026, the CFE continued to enable WHO to respond rapidly to health emergencies worldwide. WHO released more than US$ 10 million from the CFE to ad
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders at large with vital and up-to-date information on the availability of essential health resources and services, help them identify gaps, and determine prioritie
Countries: Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan . Overview The Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA) Food Insecurity and Health Crisis remains a Grade 2 emergency under the WHO Emergency Response Framework, affecting six countries across the WHO African Region and WHO Eastern Mediterranean
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders with vital, up-to-date information. This system is dedicated to monitoring the availability of critical health resources and services, thus playing a crucial r
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders with vital, up-to-date information. This system is dedicated to monitoring the availability of critical health resources and services, thus playing a crucial r
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. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders with vital, up-to-date information. This system is dedicated to monitoring the availability of critical health resources and services, thus playing a crucial r
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. Heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers and drainage systems resulted in flooding across selected communities in Greater Accra and other affected regions. The impacts were most severe in communities located along riverbanks, low-lying settlements and areas with blocked drainage systems. In respo
Countries: Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . MTMпроводит опрос международных трудящихся-мигрантов в Казахстане в одиннадцати областях и трех городах Казахстана. Выборка локаций проведения опросов был основан на результатах Базовой оценки мобильности (BMA) МО
Countries: Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . MTM implements the International Migrant Workers Survey in Kazakhstan with international migrant workers in various locations including eleven provinces and three cities. The selection of survey locations was info
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Countries: Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . MTM Қазақстанның 11 обылысында және 3 қаласында халықаралық еңбек мигранттарымен сауалнама жүргізді. Сауалнама жүргізілетін орындарды таңдау ХКҚҰ-ның ұтқырлық бойынша жүргізілген бастапқы бағалау (BMA) нәтижелерін
Countries: Libya, Sudan, World . During the March–April 2026 reporting period (Round 62), the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) identified 943,748 migrants across 100 municipalities and 641 communities in Libya. Most of the migrant population was con
Countries: Libya, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan .
. 1. Introduction The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS1), implemented by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, provides timely and accurate geospatial information on ongoing and forecasted natural hazards and man-made disasters to support decision making and actions. Its prod
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. Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, Palestine, remains in solitary confinement after being detained for one and a half years. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is outraged by the treatment of healthcare workers, most of whom are being detained in dire conditions, without j
. Key Messages Crisis! (IPC Phase 3!) outcomes are expected in Karo-Peli province between June 2026 and September 2026. Household incomes will be insufficient to purchase basic food commodities at high prices. Households will be forced to limit both the quantities and the number of meals per day and
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. Description of the Event Date of event 30-10-2025What happened, where and when? On 19 October 2025, the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reported that Tropical Wave No. 40 was moving towards the Caribbean Sea, with potential for cyclonic development. Between 20 and 21 October, the IMN conti
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