Countries: World, Bangladesh. (New York, 2 November 2026) The United Nations has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance programme that could unlock up to US$40 million in additional funding to help reach people before they lose their homes, food or livelihoods when multiple disasters threaten at on
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. Around 4,000 people live in these villages, located up to 13 kilometres from the frontline, where access to medicines, food and other essential supplies remains extremely challenging due to insecurity and the constant threat of drone attacks. MSF had suspended visits to these s...
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Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist through May 2027 across South, El-Nabatieh, Baalbek–El-Hermel, Akkar, and parts of North and Bekaa. Ongoing insecurity-related livelihood disruptions in the south, limite...
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Years ago, Amir came to faith in Christ. At first, his decision brought strong opposition from his wife, Fatima. Two years later, she came to faith. Their journey as a Christian family was marked by years of intense persecution, particularly from extended family members. They end...
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Countries: Dominican Republic, Haiti . Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 12-10-2026 What happened, where and when? The Dominican Republic continues to experience sustained humanitarian needs associated with cross-border population movements linked to the cont...
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. Description of the Event Date of event 29-01-2026 What happened, where and when? During January 2026, North Macedonia was affected by a prolonged cyclonic weather system that brought persistent and intense rainfall across several parts of the country. According to the National ...
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. Led by the World Food Programme (WFP), the Logistics and Telecommunications Sector (LTS) was activated in northeast Nigeria in November 2016 (as the former ETS) in response to the protection crisis. LTS Telecoms Nigeria Situation Reports are issued monthly Summary Points Throug...
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. Introduced to smoking as a teenager by friends in his neighbourhood, what began as curiosity developed into a long struggle with drug dependence, affecting his health, well-being and prospects. "I saw my friends smoking cigarettes and became curious. I wanted to try it too," re...
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. Description According to COEN-INDECI Preliminary Report No. 1106, as of 07:50 on 2 November, intense rainfall caused material damage in the districts of Matapalo, Aguas Verdes, and Zarumilla in Zarumilla Province, as well as in the districts of Tumbes, Corrales, Pampas de Hospi...
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Countries: World, Tonga, Vanuatu . For years, global discussions of disaster risk in the Pacific have been dominated by climate change. Rising seas, intensifying cyclones and coastal erosion have rightly captured international attention. This focus, while warranted, should be com...
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By ICC Fellow Lisa Navarrette On a Monday morning in suburban Illinois, the Miller family begins the week the way millions of American families do. David drives 28 miles to work. His wife, Rachel, takes their two children to school, then heads to her office. By Friday, both cars ...
