I hate running. I hate most exercise in general, but I especially hate running. It’s monotonous. The weather is always too hot or too cold to enjoy running. If the “runner’s high” is a real thing and not a practical joke that runners made up to get the rest of us to get up too Read more... The post
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. 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
. June 2026 | occupied Palestinian territory Context & Rationale Since October 2023, Palestinians in the West Bank, especially in Area C, have faced intensified military activity and movement restrictions, accelerated settlement expansion, and a marked increase in settler violence. These dynamic
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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
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. 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
. Original post on WHO Pakistan website. 25 June 2026, Islamabad, Pakistan – Ahead of the upcoming monsoon season – which runs from July to September – the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with Pakistan to preposition medical supplies to assist over 380 000 people across the country as
. 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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. KEY MESSAGES • On 24 June 2026, the largest earthquakes to strike Venezuela in over a century impacted an area with high levels of vulnerability after years of economic crisis. The most affected states entered the emergency with limited coping capacity. • The earthquake struck areas where essentia
. Las estimaciones preliminares indican daños físicos directos por 6.700 millones de dólares estadounidenses (USD), equivalentes a alrededor del 6 % del PIB, según una evaluación satelital basada en el Análisis Digital Rápido (RAPIDA, por sus siglas en inglés) del Programa de las Naciones Unidas par
. This includes a preliminary estimate of $6.7 billion in direct physical damage, equivalent to around 6% of GDP, according to a satellite-based Rapid Digital Assessment (RAPIDA) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the economic impact is substantial, the greatest loss is borne
. Highlights New displacement recorded amid heightened pressure across the Occupied Palestinian Territory for other communities to forcibly leave their areas. Two Bedouin communities in eastern Ramallah governorate face a heightened risk of displacement following escalating settler attacks and disru
.1 billion for two projects to help Bangladesh mitigate the price and supply volatility in the global fertilizer and fuel markets, sustain food security, and enable rapid response. “Rising food, fertilizer, and fuel prices stemming from the Middle East Conflict, along with tighter fiscal space have
. Some walk long distances to collect water. Others gather firewood, prepare food, care for children, or tend to elderly relatives. By the time income-generating activities become possible, much of the day is already gone. When teams working under the World Bank-financed Response-Recovery-Resilience
. Description Selon le rapport de la division provinciale des affaires sociales (avril 2026), la population de la province de Kwango est de 2,8 millions, le chef lieu qui est Kenge possède 71 500 habitants, alors que la cité de Popokabaka possède 141 750 habitants reparti en genre avec une proportio
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