”Alcohol use disorder,” to use the formal term, has always existed in America. It’s often hidden among the housed and visible among those on the streets—or half visible, as it was with Barry, a 50-year-old at the Watered Gardens homeless mission I visited on a reporting trip to Missouri. On a beauti
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. Overview The Iran–United States crisis in 2026 has evolved from a high-intensity conflict into a fragile and uncertain de-escalation phase, but its global repercussions remain significant and ongoing. While recent pauses in military exchanges and indirect negotiations have reduced immediate violen
. In two months, this outbreak has become the third largest, and fastest growing, Ebola disease outbreak on record. Expanded international support is urgently needed to ensure the response is adequately resourced. BUNIA — Two months after the Ebola disease outbreak was officially declared in Democra
We walked down stories of stairs into the earth. Our whispers echoed off the walls. At last, there it was: a wooden dock crouching over an underground pool of dazzling blue water. We had arrived at our first cenote. Cenotes occur naturally in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, where my wife and I spent par
”Alcohol use disorder,” to use the formal term, has always existed in America. It’s often hidden among the housed and visible among those on the streets—or half visible, as it was with Barry, a 50-year-old at the Watered Gardens homeless mission I visited on a reporting trip to Missouri. On a beauti
In April, nearly 1,000 youth gathered in a packed church hall in Ziro, a town in the mountains of India’s Arunachal Pradesh State, which borders China. As electrifying worship music echoed through the crowd, some raised their hands in praise as others knelt and wept silently. About three dozen peopl
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Biological risks, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate, do not respect geopolitical borders. The current Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda once again demonstrates how rapi
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. Chairs: World Health Organization (WHO), Momentum Wheels for Humanity Ukraine (MWH) Participants: Momentum Wheels for Humanity, GIZ, CF ‘ZDOROVI’, MSF OCB, Central Project Management Agency (CPVA), NGO ‘Fight for Right’, National Committee of Red Cross of Ukraine, CF "Save Ukraine", NGO "SHDC", In
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo . The review found that Uganda’s systems enabled the outbreak to be detected within seven days, notified to the relevant public health authorities within one day and followed by priority response actions within seven days. It also identified critic
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .
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. Chairs: World Health Organization (WHO), Momentum Wheels for Humanity Ukraine (MWH) Participants: Momentum Wheels for Humanity, GIZ, CF ‘ZDOROVI’, MSF OCB, Central Project Management Agency (CPVA), NGO ‘Fight for Right’, National Committee of Red Cross of Ukraine, CF "Save Ukraine", Enabel, Belgia
. Key findings: Health worker kidnappings surged and health facilities continued to be attacked. Reports of targeted health worker killings persisted, while patients in hospitals were also targeted. Armed groups opened fire on health facilities and aid convoys, erected barricades, vandalized infrast
. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is a unique public private partnership with six core partners, including Rotary International. What role do partnerships play in the progress we have made against polio? When Rotary first dreamed of a polio-free world, we knew we couldn’t make that dr
. KEY FINDINGS • The assessment used a longitudinal baseline–follow-up design, tracking 442 beneficiary households between Q4 2024 and Q3 2025 after an average of seven rounds of food assistance (cash or inkind) and LNS-MQ supplementation, measuring changes in food security, dietary diversity, and n
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. Since 4 July 2026, continuous heavy rainfall associated with an active monsoon and a persistent low-pressure system over the north-west Bay of Bengal, combined with upstream runoff, has triggered widespread flash floods, severe waterlogging, and landslides across southeastern, eastern, and northea
. DHAKA, 14 July 2026: Over 1.1 million people across Bangladesh have been badly affected by floods due to waterlogging and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall and upstream runoff since 4 July 2026. Chattogram has borne the heaviest impacts on people’s lives and livelihoods, while Cox’s B
Countries: Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic . OPERATIONAL CONTEXT In April, the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation of Jordan initiated the planning phase of its 2026–2028 Strategic Framework for the Refugee Response. With UNHCR’s close engagement in the process, the framework aims to del
. The Government of Eswatini has officially launched the National Disaster Risk Management Authority (NDRMA) on 28 April 2026 marking the transition from the former National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and a major shift in the country’s approach to disasters. This move signals a deliberate dep
Countries: Nepal, India . Living in Jhapa District, Sujan’s parents depend on daily wage labour to support their family. When their son failed to return home on 25 June 2025, they searched desperately for days before seeking help from Caritas Nepal. What Sujan later described was every parent’s nigh
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Countries: Nepal, India . Los padres de Sujan, que viven en el distrito de Jhapa, dependen de trabajos a jornada para mantener a su familia. Cuando su hijo no regresó a casa el pasado 25 de junio de 2025, lo buscaron desesperadamente durante días antes de pedir ayuda a Caritas Nepal. Lo que Sujan de
Countries: Nepal, India . Installés dans le district de Jhapa, les parents de Sujan vivent de travaux journaliers pour subvenir aux besoins de leur famille. Lorsque leur fils n’est pas rentré chez lui le 25 juin 2025, ils l’ont cherché désespérément pendant des jours avant de demander de l’aide à Ca
Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY South Sudan remains in EVD/BVD preparedness and readiness mode with no confirmed cases to date, despite sustained regional risk; DR Congo has now reported 1,926 confirmed cases and 702 deaths (CFR 36.5%). Cumulative PoE scr
Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen . Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) Cases: Four new WPV1 positive cases in 2026 from Afghanistan reported this week. The new WPV1 cases are: 2 from Nangarhar province (Behsud and Rodat districts), 1 each fr
Countries: Pakistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of) .
. Excerpt Part 3 – Complete Description of the Incident Describe the Incident(s) in complete detail. Seik Gyi [Kyainseikgyi] Town in Dooplaya District is under the control of the SAC [State Administration Council]. Villagers from both nearby and distant areas were travelling through Seik Gyi Town. S
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan .
. Flood Early Warning With floods forecasted during the next 10 days, protect roots from standing water and secure the orchard. On low ground, raise soil mounds around young trees 30-50 cm (about knee height) but do not bury the graft union. Open diversion channels one hand wide and one palm deep to
Papua New Guinea (MNN) — Papua New Guinea can be an arduous mission field. Yet World Missionary Press Scripture booklets in indigenous languages are making a substantial impact. Believers share the written Word of God in Papua New Guinea.(Photo, caption courtesy WMP) “The population is spread out pr
China (MNN) — Chinese pastor Ezra Jin, leader of the massive Zion Church in Beijing, was finally released after eight months of imprisonment and reunited with his family in the United States. Todd Nettleton of The Voice of the Martyrs, USA, says Jin was arrested after Zion Church refused to register
Nigeria (MNN) — Is violence against Christians in Nigeria random, or is it targeted? A new study from the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) has brought in more data. The six-year study of nearly 80,000 killings in Nigeria found that Christians are disproportionately targeted by viole
Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . SUMMARY The Syr Darya River Basin, spanning Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, is a crucial water source for many communities in the Fergana Valley. Despite its importance, the basin lacks centralised management, leading to frequent water distribu
. Situation Report No. 21Earthquakes in Venezuela14 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,200 aftershocks. Official toll: 4,734 people dead and 16,740 injured. A total of 6,462 people have been
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Countries: Yemen, Saudi Arabia . The complementary funding will address urgent food insecurity while helping communities strengthen their resilience to future shocks. Yemen remains one of the world’s most severe hunger crises, with around half of the population facing food insecurity. More than a de
Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . This annual report presents a comprehensive overview of the work undertaken by UNRWA’s Department of Health, highlighting the Agency’s continued presence, mandate, and indispensable role in delivering essential servic
Countries: Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory . Based on a sample survey of 4,471 households from 2023, this report examines the living conditions and vulnerabilities of Palestinian refugees in Jordan. Focusing primarily on those who access UNRWA’s health, education and social services, the repo
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