At 4:27 p.m. on July 28, 2026, a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, with a focal depth of 16 kilometers. The cities of Uki and Hikawa Town were the most severely affected. Volunteers from the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (BTCF) arrived on August 2 bringing re
. In September 2026, humanitarian access was significantly constrained by insecurity and armed clashes. Three humanitarian workers were killed, three were abducted, and thirteen were relocated due to insecurity. The impact was particularly significant in Upper Nile, Jonglei, Unit...
. (Damazine, 15 October 2026) Severe rainfall deficits in certain parts of Sudan deepen the existing humanitarian catastrophe that millions of Sudanese are already facing. Malnutrition and illness will inevitably follow, increasing risks to millions of children already impacted b...