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In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires…
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In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community’s trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.
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Drought, extreme heat and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, warned a newly released climate report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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Despite the agreement announced on Sunday between the United States and Iran, displaced people in Lebanon continue to face difficulties in returning to their communities, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported.
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In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community’s trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.
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Drought, extreme heat and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, warned a newly released climate report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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Despite the agreement announced on Sunday between the United States and Iran, displaced people in Lebanon continue to face difficulties in returning to their communities, the UN Office for the…
Civil society groups have called for an investigation into the first carbon credits approved under a new UN mechanism, alleging the project is linked to Myanmar’s military junta – which…
While the talks on climate finance itself rumble on without a clear direction in Bonn, finance has emerged as the central topic of debate in all of the other negotiating…
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Safe pathways key to reducing risk for migrants
Restricting migration does not stop people from moving. It often pushes them into more dangerous routes.
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Lebanon 5 May 2026 #1
Lebanon 5 May 2026 #1 lalasor Tue, 05/05/2026 – 20:01 Lebanon Tue, 05/05/2026 – 12:00 5 May 2026 Lebanese President Aoun affirmed that the country’s army should be the “sole authority for security” in the south of the country. He added, “The negotiation path is the only option left after other solutions, including war, have been exhausted”. […]
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Hormuz 5 May 2026 #1
Hormuz 5 May 2026 #1 lalasor Tue, 05/05/2026 – 20:00 Strait of Hormuz Tue, 05/05/2026 – 12:00 5 May 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that U.S forces prefer a peaceful effort to “guide” the more than 22,500 mariners stuck on more than 1,550 vessels out of the Gulf. “This is a temporary mission for us”. Chairman […]
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Tehran 5 May 2026 #1
Tehran 5 May 2026 #1 lalasor Tue, 05/05/2026 – 19:59 Tehran Tue, 05/05/2026 – 12:00 5 May 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that U.S forces prefer a peaceful effort to “guide” the more than 22,500 mariners stuck on more than 1,550 vessels out of the Gulf. “This is a temporary mission for us”. Chairman of the […]
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Washington 5 May 2026 #1
Washington 5 May 2026 #1 lalasor Tue, 05/05/2026 – 19:58 Washington Tue, 05/05/2026 – 12:00 5 May 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that U.S forces prefer a peaceful effort to “guide” the more than 22,500 mariners stuck on more than 1,550 vessels out of the Gulf. “This is a temporary mission for us”. Chairman of the […]
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Iran Crisis Monitor #4
Iran Crisis Monitor #4 eschelhaas Tue, 05/05/2026 – 18:48 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Motorists ride past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr […]
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Türkiye Charts a Distinctive Course amid Middle East Turmoil
Türkiye Charts a Distinctive Course amid Middle East Turmoil glenssen Tue, 05/05/2026 – 17:45 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (R) speaks with Turkey foreign minister Hakan Fidan (L) ahead the family photo […]
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UN leads call to prepare ‘for when digital systems fail’
It can be annoying when the wifi signal is cut, but what about if everything digital we rely on were to crash suddenly – from satellites to life-support systems in hospitals?
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Education or food? Funding shortfalls force Sudanese refugees in Egypt to ‘make very difficult decisions’
Civilians who have fled the war in Sudan and sought shelter in neighbouring Egypt could potentially face a new battle – the loss of critical services that ensure their survival, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned.
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In Lebanon, the same fears and dangers persist despite ceasefire: UNHCR
Death and destruction have continued unabated in Lebanon while communities are still unable to return to their homes despite a ceasefire that began on 17 April, humanitarians said on Tuesday.