Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste . 18 March 2026 This brief presents five country-specific analyses where the effects of the Iran cr
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. KEY MESSAGES • Food basket costs increased by 1percent week-on-week, averaging SSP120,734per person per month. Upper Nile saw an 11percent increase, driven by a sharp rise in sorghum pricesin Renk. • The South Sudanese Pound traded at an average of SSP6,400 per USD across parallel markets. While s
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. HIGHLIGHTS: • A total of 76 confirmed dengue fever cases since the last report; including 1 new cases. • Age group, gender, and island distribution remain unchanged, with the majority of cases reported among age group 15 – 19 years, predominantly male, and highest in Tongatapu Island. • No dengue
. Key Highlights: 23 cumulative confirmed cases reported to date (EW25), with 6 new cases in the last reporting week. Case numbers remain above alert threshold, indicating ongoing transmission No deaths reported; 1 hospitalization in the latest week Serotype still pending confirmation. Cases are geo
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. Key Highlights: 23 cumulative confirmed cases reported to date (EW25), with 6 new cases in the last reporting week. Case numbers remain above alert threshold, indicating ongoing transmission No deaths reported; 1 hospitalization in the latest week Serotype still pending confirmation. Cases are geo
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. This handbook provides a disaster management (DM) profile of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as a resource for civilian and military personnel who are either planning a disaster response operation in support of RMI or developing DM engagements with the RMI government or community stakeh
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. Background and Context: Somalia’s food security and nutrition situation has deteriorated sharply. Six million people, representing 31 per cent of the analysed population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Phase 3 or above, between
. In the new school year, WFP will continue supporting primary schools in eight frontline regions and expand the programme to 90 kindergartens in Chernihiv oblast, reaching an additional 4,000 children. The WFP programme helps to advance the School Nutrition Reform efforts initiated by First Lady Ol
Countries: Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
Countries: Rwanda, Afghanistan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Sudan .
Countries: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
Countries: Rwanda, Burundi .
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste . 18 March 2026 This brief presents five country-specific analyses where the effects of the Iran cr
Countries: World, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam . 2 April 2026 This brief presents an overview on the impacts of the Middle East Crisis on fertilizer and food security in Asia and highlights upcoming fertiliz
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • During the third week of June, the Afghani exchange rate remained almost stable at AFN 64.3/USD. Despite the recent depreciation, the Afghani remains stronger than both last year (8%) and the three-year average (15%), continuing to help moderate i
Countries: Bangladesh, Iran (Islamic Republic of) . Key highlights • General inflation in May hit a 16-month high, while non-food inflation reached its highest in 21 months. • Prices of edible oils, lentils, onions, eggs increased in the retail markets. • Octane, petrol and kerosene prices increased
. HORN OF AFRICA Dryness After a favorable onset, rainfall weakened during April and May, reducing seasonal performance across parts of Somalia, southeastern Ethiopia, and eastern Kenya. Somalia remains the primary area of concern, as below-average Gu rainfall raises the risk of a second consecutive
. Myanmar has been in crisis since 1 February 2021, when the military (Tatmadaw) overthrew the democratically elected government. This coup sparked widespread protests and armed resistance, leading to a severe political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. The military regime, known as the State Admi
. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi
. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began in October 2023 and spiked in September 2024, entered a new phase in early 2026. Although a November 2024 ceasefire was put in place, persistent daily violations and Israel's continued occupation of five positions in southern Lebanon blocked r
. Sudan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, enters its fourth year in 2026. The conflict has triggered widespread civilian suffering, economic
. At this difficult moment, the European Union expresses its solidarity with the people of Venezuela and with all those engaged in rescue and relief operations. These earthquakes come at a time when millions of Venezuelans continue to face significant humanitarian needs. The European Union is in con
. The technically complex repairs, preceded by extensive de-mining, were carried out on the frontline under the protection of a localized ceasefire mediated by the IAEA. Agency teams monitored the work in challenging conditions, including nearby drone activity and the sound of military activity in t
USA (MNN) – In the midst of legislative discourse among congress members who oppose Islamic cultural influence and those who welcome it, Americans are grappling with whether sharia law and constitutional law can, or will, coexist. But Pierre Houssney with Horizons International poses a broader, yet
Venezuela (MNN) — Two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela Wednesday night within a minute of each other, at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. The second quake was the most severe to hit Venezuela since 1900. By mid-Thursday the death toll rose to 188 people, with thousands reported missing. Damages are e
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Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Canada . While the full scale of the tragedy is still unknown, it may affect hundreds of thousands of people, and humanitarian efforts must be urgently scaled up to ensure life-saving assistance reaches those most in need. Today, the Honourable Anita An
. At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine in Gdańsk, President von der Leyen reaffirmed that the European Union will continue to stand firmly by Ukraine, supporting its reforms, strengthening its institutions, and helping build a resilient and prosperous future. Just
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Netherlands . Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has earmarked around two million euros for the deployment of an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team consisting of rescue workers, dogs and equipment. ‘Our thoughts are
. Los terremotos han afectado a comunidades en Caracas y en los estados Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda y zonas aledañas. Las regiones más afectadas han registrado el colapso de decenas de edificios, y se reporta que hay niños y niñas entre las víctimas. Mientras las autoridades continú
. Highlights On June 24, approximately 18:00 local time, Venezuela was struck by two consecutive high-magnitude earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) in the central-northern region, triggering national and widespread damage. According to official sources, more than 30 aftershocks have been recorded maintaining
. “We stand in solidarity with all those directly or indirectly affected by this disaster, which now risks further compounding an already severe and protracted human rights crisis and humanitarian emergency suffered by the Venezuelan people for over a decade. The country’s health system has been dec
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. Description of the EventDate of event 11-02-2026What happened, where and when? Between February 1 and 6, 2026, the Colombian Caribbean region was affected by an atypical hydrometeorological event associated with the anomalous latitudinal displacement of a cold front, which brought intense and prol
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. Description of the EventDate when the trigger was met 19-05-2025What happened, where and when? Following a public announcement by the Ministry of the Interior on 3 April 2025, the Government of Djibouti launched a one-month voluntary return initiative targeting irregular migrant populations. Begin
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