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. Highlights Food insecurity and malnutrition risks deepen as funding falls short Director of OCHA’s Crisis Response Division visits Yemen as needs grow and operating space narrows Cash and voucher assistance: delivering choice, dignity and more effective humanitarian response Re...
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Countries: Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania . Executive Summary Eastern Africa experienced significant climate variability and extremes in 2025, driven by large-scale climate systems including El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), t...
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Countries: World, Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic . The Inter-Agency Protection Advocacy Brief: Escalation in the Middle East & Beyond provides a cross-regional protection analysis of the consequences of the escalation of hosti...
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. HOW MINE ACTION SAVES LIVES AND SUPPORTS RECOVERY IN GAZA AND THE WEST BANK Over the past two and a half years, explosive ordnance contamination across the Occupied Palestinian Territory has proliferated. In Gaza, although unable to assess all areas of the Strip, partners have ...
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. HIGHLIGHTS More than 600 people receive health care services in Bamingui-Bangoran. Haute-Kotto: Adverse weather conditions and deteriorating roads hamper humanitarian access. GENERAL CONTEXT Haute-Kotto Prefecture – Center Humanitarian access in Haute-Kotto Prefecture continues...
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. This move deepens Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise and further undermines the rights of Palestinians living under occupation, said Amnesty International today. In July 2026 alone, the Israeli military signed at least 15 land confiscation orders covering approximately 200 ...
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Countries: Jordan, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen .
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. On 26 August, a glacial lake in the Himalayas breached its natural banks in what is known as a glacial lake outburst flood, a sudden release of water, ice and rock triggered when a lake dammed by glacial debris gives way, sending a wall of water and mud crashing down the valley...
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. This Gender Alert highlights the need for gender-responsive early action to anticipate the impacts of El Niño 2026 on women, girls and vulnerable groups in Indonesia. El Niño-related drought, water shortages, food insecurity, forest and land fires, livelihood disruptions and ec...
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. The first half of 2026 was marked by continued population movements, with many families returning home and the response adapting to their changing needs. Across the country, returns continued to shape the operating environment. Families returned to towns and villages where home...
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. Among them is Mrs Shegu Ritawaits who arrived one morning with her eight-month-old child expecting a routine clinic visit. But that day, the interaction went beyond immunization. Alongside routine checks, a health worker demonstrated how simple activities such as talking, singi...
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. Rumours, fear of Ebola treatment centres and safe burial practices, as well as reluctance toward certain public health interventions, can delay alerts, patient care, contact tracing and case management. In Nyankunde, a health zone located 45km from Bunia, the capital of Ituri p...
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At 8:40 a.m. on August 26, pastor Rajan Guru was sitting with friends about a 30-minute walk down the slope from his house in Halde Kalika, a village in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, when police came warning people to evacuate. “Most of the people near the riverside did not take the ...
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With the help of Catholic abuse survivors, Protestant survivors of abuse have created their own database of church leaders accused of sexual abuse. Chellee Taylor, who has shared the story of her abuse by a Southern Baptist pastor in 2023 and won a settlement from the church, spe...
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Did Jesus demean the Canaanite woman he called a dog? Pastor John explains how Jesus’s test revealed her great faith — and her adoption as one of God’s own.Listen Now...
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. Doha – September 2, 2026 With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered urgent humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent flash floods along the Trishuli River corridor in Nepal. The aid included 30 metric tons of essential food supplies, ...
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. Overview In July 2026, WHO and Health Sector partners maintained continuity of essential health services while responding to monsoon-related emergencies across Rohingya camps and host communities. Key priorities included measles and dengue response, a preventive bivalent Oral P...
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. On 10 August 2026, Colombia was struck by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó. Given the scale of the emergency, the National Government declared a national disaster situation and an Economic, Social and Ecological Emergency. Since then,...
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. In response to the earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August, AMDA is conducting relief activities in Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, in collaboration with Fundación Salamandra, a local medical organization. From 31 August to 1 September, AMDA’s Nurse Yamazaki participated...
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. Medical outreach teams are treating evacuated patients, including those sheltering in Nepal Army barracks, as part of an effort to bring care to communities in remote mountainous areas of Nepal where roads and bridges have been washed out for miles. The August 25 flash floods a...
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. Maiduguri, Borno State | 2 September 2026 Thousands of crisis-affected children and adolescents in Borno State are set to benefit from expanded access to safe, inclusive and quality education through a new 24-month initiative supported by European Union Humanitarian Aid and imp...
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. IN NUMBERS 12,662 people assisted in June 2026 (59% female) 11,967 people assisted in July 2026 (59% female) USD 946,964 cash transferred between June 2026 – July 2026 USD 6.1 M required in the next six months (August 2026 – January 2027) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP Iraq, in partnership...
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Countries: Nepal, Republic of Korea . The two Ministers discussed the damage caused by the floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday, August 26, and Minister Cho requested the Nepalese government’s keen attention to and support for the search and rescue of Korean nationals. Minister ...
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. Synopsis (short abstract) This Data in Emergencies (DIEM) publication, based on the DIEM-Monitoring data collection conducted in Chad in July 2025, presents an assessment of the agricultural assistance needs of refugees and returnees in Ennedi-Est, Ouaddaï, Sila and Wadi Fira p...
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. Ukraine Conflict Monitor Update Ukraine continues to expand its campaign against Russia’s economy and Crimea’s energy infrastructure. 1,922 conflict events 1% decrease compared to last week 196 incidents of violence targeting civilians 16% decrease compared to last week At leas...
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A pastor who regularly baptizes Christian converts from Islam is being threatened. “I asked him if he might consider taking a break for a little while,” said a front-line worker. “His response was to send me videos of him baptizing more people.” While this...
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A Christian girl who was assaulted and kidnapped has escaped from her abductors. On March 25, 2026, a 14-year-old Christian Pakistani girl named Abigal and her sister walked to school, unaware it was closed for a holiday. The older sister’s class was having a party, so she ...
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Peng, a 53-year-old widow and mother of four, sought spiritual refuge from the Christian God. She wanted to protect herself and her children from what she perceived as a curse on their family that had killed her husband and his father. As Peng grew in her understanding of Christ,...
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. التقرير الموجز لبرنامج الأغذية العالمي في الجمهورية العربية السورية | آب 2026 بالأرقام 682,302 شخصاً تلقوا المساعدة خلال شهر تموز. 3,987 طناً مترياً من المواد الغذائية تم إرسالها خلال شهر تموز. 4.9 مليون دولار أمريكي تم تحويلها كمساعدات نقدية خلال شهر تموز. 186 مليون دولار أمري...
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. Key Highlights Food Insecurity Worsens Across Yemen in July 2026, Driven by Sharp Deterioration in SBA Areas The national food security situation deteriorated significantly in July 2026, with 36% of households experiencing food insecurity at levels that require immediate interv...
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. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Production of 2026 main cereal crops estimated at above‑average level Above‑average cereal production obtained in 2025 Cereal import requirements forecast at close to average level in 2026/27 marketing year Prices of rice in July 2026 lower than elevated ...
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. Geneva, Switzerland (WMO) - El Niño is firmly established and will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months, with big impacts on rainfall and temperature patterns and associated risks of floods, drought and extreme heat, according to a new update from the World M...
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Countries: World, Belize, Fiji, Lebanon, Madagascar . But if a flood strikes your city, there is still no comprehensive global treaty to help countries cut through red tape and coordinate international assistance. New York/Geneva, 3 September 2026 – The International Federation o...
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. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Rainfall deficits affect yields of 2026 maize and paddy minor season crop Cereal imports in 2025/26 at above‑average level, although lower year‑on‑year Prices of rice and maize below year‑earlier levels Rainfall deficits affect yields of 2026 maize and pa...
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Courtney and Melissa talk to Blair Linne about her struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and the tools that have helped her to fight anxiety. They discuss the mind/body/spirit complexities of anxiety, when anxiety becomes sinful, and how to listen with compassion and wisdom to ...
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Christians today need a principled ethical framework for evaluating AI use. The following resolutions are derived from a moral reflection on the Ten Commandments. These are just a starting point, but we pray they'll catalyze conversations about the political issues surrounding AI...
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Lebanon (MNN) – Lebanon’s effort to disarm Hezbollah in the south is facing an early test. Under a U.S.-brokered pilot program, the Lebanese army is deploying into areas vacated by Israeli forces, confiscating Hezbollah weapons and infrastructure. IDF displays weapons captured fr...
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Mongolia (MNN) — Indigenous Christians are usually best suited to reach people from their ethnic group because they understand the culture. That’s the principle behind On Eagles’ Wings, a division of Hutchcraft Ministries. OEW's Leadership Center equips Native Christians to reach...
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Venezuela (MNN) — Venezuela’s main airport partially resumed operations this week, over two months after double earthquakes hit the north-central coast. “The big problem or the big damage was mostly in La Guaira near the airport,” says Annabel Torrealba, TWR’s International Direc...
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Much will be written about Wendell Berry (1934–2026) in these days and weeks following his death. (Hopefully none of it will be AI-written . . . Berry would hate that.) His writing has shaped my soul in profound ways. Other than C. S. Lewis and Marilynne Robinson (and Terrence Ma...
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. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 Augu...
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. NDMA Monsoon 2026 Daily Situation Report No 69, covering period from 1300 hours 1 September to 1300 hours 2 September 2026 along with following data as per Annexures as shown against each is enclosed....
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. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 Augu...
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. Más de la mitad de los casos de abuso se produjeron en las principales plataformas de redes sociales y menos del 1% se comunicaron a las autoridades, según revela un nuevo informe NUEVA YORK, 3 de septiembre de 2026 – Se estima que 20 millones de niños y niñas de entre 12 y 17 ...
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Countries: Nepal, Australia . The team, including members of Fire and Rescue New South Wales and the Queensland Fire Department, will depart in the coming days as part of a 15-person Disaster Assistance Response Team. They will use advanced drone technology to provide rapid mappi...
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. Almost 4,000 people are missing, and some 50,000 people urgently need access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. Nepal produces just 0.1 per cent of global emissions, yet communities are paying a devastating price as climate impacts and loss and damages escalate. The catast...
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. Plus de la moitié de ces abus ont eu lieu sur les plateformes de médias sociaux grand public, et moins de 1 % des cas ont été signalés aux autorités, selon un nouveau rapport NEW YORK, le 3 septembre 2026 – Dans 21 pays, 20 millions d’enfants âgés de 12 à 17 ans – soit près de ...
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. Water supply systems have been damaged across the affected districts, from community schemes to larger networks, while sanitation facilities have been damaged and destroyed. At the same time, families are crowded into host households and holding centres, creating conditions tha...
