Terremotos en Venezuela: Reporte de situación #24 (17 de julio de 2026, Hora: 08:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Reporte de situación N.o 24 Terremotos en Venezuela 17 de julio de 2026 Hora: 8:00 pm Destacados Tras los sismos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 del 24 de junio (18:00 hora local), las autoridades reportan 1.331 réplicas. Balance oficial: 5.069 personas fallecidas y 16.740 heridas. Se lanzó un llamamiento adicional por US$299 millones para ampliar la respuesta a los terremotos y atender las necesidades de 1,3 millones de personas durante los próximos seis meses. El Sistema de Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en coordinación con el gobierno, responden con acciones multisectoriales y continuarán ampliando la asistencia a las personas afectadas. Situación general Venezuela enfrenta una emergencia nacional tras dos sismos consecutivos de gran magnitud (7,2 y 7,5) ocurridos el 24 de junio (18:00, hora local) en la región centro-norte, con epicentro sobre el eje San Felipe - Yumare - Montalbán (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Las autoridades reportan 1.331 réplicas. A 23 días de los terremotos, las autoridades reportan un balance de 5.069 personas fallecidas y 16.740 personas heridas desde el inicio de la emergencia. Asimismo, indicaron que 17.907 personas perdieron sus viviendas. La respuesta gubernamental mantiene el foco en la gestión de los campamentos transitorios y la atención de las personas afectadas. Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en articulación con las autoridades, realizan acciones multisectoriales para las personas afectadas y continuarán ampliando la respuesta. El Subsecretario General de las Naciones Unidas para Asuntos Humanitarios y Coordinador del Socorro de Emergencia, Tom Fletcher, anunció una adenda al Plan de Respuesta Humanitaria por 299 millones de dólares, destinada a atender las necesidades multisectoriales de 1,3 millones de personas durante los próximos seis meses . Este llamado se suma a la meta de 5,5 millones de personas que ya contemplaba atenderse con el Plan este 2026, para lo que se requieren 632 millones de dólares.
2026-07-18 01:38:38

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-18 01:16:11

هجوم إيراني يستهدف الكويت والبحرين والدفاعات الجوية تتصدى للصواريخ والمسيرات
تعرضت كل من الكويت والبحرين، فجر اليوم الجمعة، لهجوم إيراني بالصواريخ والطائرات المسيرة، وسط تفعيل صفارات الإنذار واتخاذ إجراءات أمنية واسعة في البلدين.
2026-07-16 23:37:05

هجوم إيراني يستهدف الكويت والبحرين وقطر والدفاعات الجوية تتصدى لصواريخ ومسيرات
تعرضت كل من الكويت والبحرين وقطر، فجر اليوم الجمعة، لهجوم إيراني بالصواريخ والطائرات المسيرة، وسط تفعيل صفارات الإنذار واتخاذ إجراءات أمنية واسعة في البلدين.
2026-07-16 23:37:05

Heavy Monsoon Rains Hit Over 1m in Bangladesh; IOM Scales Up Emergency Response
Country: Bangladesh Source: International Organization for Migration Dhaka, 16 July 2026 – Weeks of intense rainfall, flooding and landslides in Bangladesh have triggered one of its most severe monsoon emergencies of the year. As humanitarian needs mount, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is scaling up life-saving assistance while renewing its call for sustained international support to help communities withstand climate-related shocks. More than one million people have been affected across 10 districts, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi host communities, while continued rainfall could increase risks in the days ahead. According to the government, 51 people have died across the country as of 12 July, while more than 38,400 people are sheltering in over 1,000 evacuation centres. Among those affected are more than 52,000 Rohingya and over 13,000 persons with disabilities. “Families have lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones. This emergency underscores the growing human cost of climate-related disasters and the urgent need to strengthen resilience before disasters strike,” said IOM Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Iori Kato. “IOM is working closely with the Government of Bangladesh and humanitarian partners to deliver life-saving assistance, support recovery and help communities prepare for increasingly frequent and intense climate shocks.” Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar, home to the world’s largest and most densely populated refugee settlement, were the hardest hit districts. In Cox’s Bazar’s camps, heavy rain has saturated fragile hillsides, with flash floods and landslides damaging more than 5,000 shelters as well as community facilities and infrastructure. Outside camps, homes, roads, bridges, schools and other public infrastructure have been severely damaged, disrupting livelihoods and restraining access to essential services. As Co-Chair of the Displacement Management Cluster (DMC), IOM swiftly coordinated with cluster partners to identify the needs of affected communities and develop a plan for prioritized interventions. In coordination with the Government of Bangladesh, the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner, district authorities and humanitarian partners, IOM has deployed emergency teams across affected areas. Emergency shelter assistance is being provided to households with damaged shelters, while relocation support is helping families move away from high-risk slopes and other unsafe areas. Despite difficult conditions, IOM is maintaining essential services. Mobile medical teams and health facilities remain operational, while protection teams are providing psychological first aid and targeted assistance to children and other vulnerable people. Bangladesh remains highly exposed to climate-related disasters. In 2025, IOM estimated that 4.96 million people were internally displaced by disasters, many for prolonged periods. As the El Niño phenomenon intensifies this year, IOM is discussing with partners a collective approach to prevent displacement, protect displaced populations and advance durable solutions. Enhanced disaster risk reduction, resilient infrastructure and anticipatory action will be essential to protect lives and mitigate future humanitarian needs.
2026-07-16 23:33:04

A raptor in the snow and a helicopter escape
Discovering a new dinosaur species is always exciting, but Mother Nature made sure one of Explorer Diego Pol's latest finds came with some extra challenges.
2026-07-16 23:27:02

Venezuela: Snapshot del RNA (Julio 2026)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. La Evaluación Rápida de Necesidades (RNA), un esfuerzo interagencial para generar evidencia oportuna e identificar necesidades en la fase inicial de la emergencia, se realizó entre el 1 y el 3 de julio, dentro de los siete días posteriores a los terremotos. Complementada con información secundaria, análisis especializados e imágenes satelitales, la evaluación confirma una crisis multisectorial en los siete estados afectados: La Guaira, Distrito Capital, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón y Yaracuy. Los resultados muestran un deterioro de las condiciones de vida y de los servicios básicos, la pérdida de medios de vida y capacidad de compra de los hogares, y un impacto significativo sobre la vivienda, con efectos en el alojamiento, movilidad y cohesión comunitaria. Las mayores afectaciones se concentran en La Guaira, Miranda y el Distrito Capital, evidenciando la necesidad de una respuesta humanitaria multisectorial y sostenida.
2026-07-16 23:24:14

Venezuela: Evaluación Rápida de Necesidades 2026: Terremotosde Junio del 2026 (Datos a Julio de 2026)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. La Evaluación Rápida de Necesidades (RNA), un esfuerzo interagencial para generar evidencia oportuna e identificar necesidades en la fase inicial de la emergencia, se realizó entre el 1 y el 3 de julio, dentro de los siete días posteriores a los terremotos. Complementada con información secundaria, análisis especializados e imágenes satelitales, la evaluación confirma una crisis multisectorial en los siete estados afectados: La Guaira, Distrito Capital, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón y Yaracuy. Los resultados muestran un deterioro de las condiciones de vida y de los servicios básicos, la pérdida de medios de vida y capacidad de compra de los hogares, y un impacto significativo sobre la vivienda, con efectos en el alojamiento, movilidad y cohesión comunitaria. Las mayores afectaciones se concentran en La Guaira, Miranda y el Distrito Capital, evidenciando la necesidad de una respuesta humanitaria multisectorial y sostenida.
2026-07-16 23:24:14

World: Global Weather Hazards Summary, July 16, 2026 - July 22, 2026
Country: World Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Global Overview: El Niño is present. Flood risk exists in parts of Central Africa, northern and eastern Central Asia, areas of Central America, and parts of Northern South America. Africa Weather Hazards Recent and upcoming heavy rains maintain an elevated flood risk along the Gulf of Guinea coast. Hot and abnormally dry conditions continue over much of East Africa. 1) Inundation continues in the Sudd wetlands of South Sudan. 2) Over the last 30 days or more, poor rainfall caused significant deficits and abnormal dryness in northern, central, southwestern, eastern Ethiopia, northern Eritrea, South Sudan, eastern Central African Republic (CAR), northeastern DRC, Uganda, and western Kenya. Continued rainfall deficits have caused drought in southern South Sudan. 3) Below-average rainfall since the beginning of the rainfall season has led to negative SPI values and abnormal dryness in dryness in the southern parts of Mali, and central and eastern Liberia. 4) Compounding recent wet conditions and forecasted heavy downpours during the upcoming week, maintain an elevated risk of flooding across coastal areas of Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, and western Cameroon. 5) Forecasted much above-average temperatures greater than 35°C will lead to abnormal heat in coastal regions of northern Morocco and Algeria, Tunisia, Uganda, western Kenya, eastern South Sudan, northern Eritrea, and Ethiopia's western, northern, and eastern regions. 6) Ongoing heavy downpours extending from last week into the current period continue to drive high runoff, sustaining an active threat of flash floods in parts of western Ethiopia.
2026-07-15 22:03:08

Kenya: East Africa Seasonal Monitor: Deepening concerns across East Africa following severe June rainfall deficits and forecast below-average July - September rains, July 14, 2026
Countries: Kenya, Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Harvest has begun across select bimodal regions of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and parts of the Belg cropping areas of Ethiopia. Pasture and surface water conditions remain generally favorable across much of pastoral regions of Kenya, however, poor conditions are observed across much of Somalia and southeastern Ethiopia following in season rainfall deficits. Severe rainfall deficits have intensified moisture stress across unimodal cropping zones in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, and Kiremt rainfall regions of Ethiopia. Below-average agricultural production is increasingly likely across unimodal Kenya and Uganda, with reduced harvests also expected in parts of Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia and agropastoral regions of northwestern Somalia. Strengthening El Niño and a forecast positive Indian Ocean Dipole increase the chances of extreme high rainfall during the October–December season.
2026-07-15 22:03:04

Un caza de EE UU dispara contra un petrolero que intentaba entrar a un puerto iraní
Un avión estadounidense disparó contra un petrolero vacío y lo dejó fuera de servicio el miércoles cuando intentaba romper el bloqueo naval de los puertos iraníes, informó el ejército de Estados Unidos.
2026-07-15 21:40:04

Is the UK's age-verification law working? Kinda.
Ofcom states that age checks are being used on an "unprecedented scale," but there's more to be done. Close to a year after the enactment of the UK's age assurance law, the Online Safety Act , Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has released a report on its progress. The Online Safety Act requires robust age checks for sites that have content "restricted to adults," which extends ...
2026-07-15 21:30:00

Go beyond the restaurant with these food experiences in Europe
Whether you’re cracking crayfish at a Swedish summer party, foraging in Alpine meadows or plucking grapes in a Portuguese grove, immersive food tours offer a fascinating insight into local culinary traditions, as well as a connection to the landscape.
2026-07-15 21:16:19

Breast implant removal is more popular than ever. Why?
Health concerns like "breast implant illness" are only one part of the story. The trend suggests a new interplay between American social status, fashion, and breast size.
2026-07-15 21:00:31

US military reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, launches new strikes
US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities.
2026-07-14 20:45:39

Tesla wants to be the first company to offer wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicles
A company executive said Tesla is developing an AV that can transport people in wheelchairs. Tesla is developing a wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle, at least according to a Tesla lobbyist. India Herdman, a Tesla senior policy adviser, made the claim on Monday while addressing the D.C. City Council on a proposal to legalize robotaxis in the nation’s capital. Herdman said the wheelchair-carrying vehicle is
2026-07-14 20:40:48

Microsoft Deletes User's 25-Year-Old Account With Thousands Spent on Games and His Son's Baby Pictures After It Was Hacked
25 years gone. A Microsoft user has lost all of his digital belongings after his account was deleted by the tech giant. A viral post from a gamer known as Joshua Khane has been making the rounds on social media after he put Microsoft on blast. The user noted that his ...
2026-07-14 20:35:25

Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs England World Cup final
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–England World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and England over Argentina in a playful stunt.
2026-07-14 20:31:15

Steam’s Record-Breaking $11 Billion Profit in First Half of 2026 Was Funded Mostly by Older Games
Old, but gold. Steam just had its most profitable period in its entire 22-year history, raking in $11 billion in the last six months — and it's mostly thanks to older games. As shown in data aggregated by Alinea Analytics , this figure rivals what the platform grossed in the whole of ...
2026-07-14 20:25:45

French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final
French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.
2026-07-14 20:24:22

الكويت.. إصابة 4 من منتسبي الجيش في استهداف إحدى القطع البحرية
أعلنت وزارة الدفاع الكويتية أن القوات المسلحة رصدت منذ مساء الثلاثاء، صاروخا باليستيا واحدا، و5 صواريخ جوالة، و33 طائرة مسيرة، مؤكدة نجاح منظومات الدفاع في اعتراضها والتعامل معها.
2026-07-14 20:14:53

Nasan Energies Signals a New Era of Indigenous African Energy Leadership Following Landmark Retail Acquisition
Nasan Energies, founded by the Group CEO of Millennium Investments, has completed the acquisition of 52 Engen and Shell-branded retail service stations across Namibia in a transaction with an estimated enterprise value of US$50 million marking one of the most significant transactions in the country's downstream petroleum sector. More than a commercial
2026-07-14 20:11:22

OCHA Haiti: Humanitarian Bulletin (March - May 2026)
Country: Haiti Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Food insecurity: Nearly 5.8 million people (52% of the population) are experiencing acute food insecurity, including approximately 1.9 million people in the emergency phase. Mass displacement driven by violence: More than 1.5 million internally displaced people (IDPs), further exacerbating vulnerabilities and increasing pressure on already limited resources. Agricultural crisis in Artibonite: Ongoing violence is severely disrupting agricultural production, forcing farmers to abandon their land. Between 5% and 8% of farming households are directly affected in the hardest-hit areas. Sharp increase in gender-based violence (GBV): A total of 1,927 incidents were reported between January and March 2026, of which more than 70% were rapes, predominantly linked to armed groups. Nearly 70% of GBV survivors are internally displaced persons, with extremely limited access to essential support and response services.
2026-07-13 19:00:43

Cabo Verde’s soccer success send travelers searching
The Blue Sharks’ historic debut send vacation searches soaring Cabo Verde’s World Cup run ended in extra time, but its tourism bump may just be getting started. Since the African island nation (commonly called Cape Verde in English) made its World Cup debut , its national team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks after the Atlantic waters surrounding the country, became ...
2026-07-13 18:51:40

Ebola: Workers at Congolese treatment center strike over unpaid salaries
The striking staff includes epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers and gravediggers who say they have not been paid by the Congolese authorities
2026-07-13 18:50:14

The truth about iOS 27 Beta: Don't make this mistake!
Installing Apple's latest beta is easy, but going back isn't.
2026-07-13 18:39:36

Wildfire Rages Near Paris As Heatwave Scorches Europe
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) A wildfire tore through a historic forest near Paris Monday, ?forcing highway closures and mobilising water-bombing aircraft, ?while Spain's death toll from one of its ...
2026-07-13 18:38:50

Ukraine's Allies Meet In Paris To Boost Air Defence
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Ukraine's allies gathered in Paris Monday to ramp up support for Kyiv, particularly in air defence, and increase pressure on Russia to end the war, which is well into its fifth ...
2026-07-13 18:38:49

Ethiopia Facilitates Repatriation for 1,971 Citizens Granted Saudi Amnesty
Ethiopia has begun facilitating the repatriation of 1,971 of its citizens from Saudi Arabia after they were granted royal amnesty by the Kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. In a press statement, the Ministry said it remains engaged with Saudi authorities on matters affecting Ethiopian nationals, including those facing legal proceedings and [...]
2026-07-13 18:33:39

The Ebola epidemic is getting out of control
It has spread to five provinces in Congo and may soon reach South Sudan
2026-07-12 17:24:05

سوريا.. هجوم مسلح يطال الشركة السورية للبترول ورسائل للعاملين المدنيين في القطاع النفطي من ورائه
أفادت مصادر أهلية في حلب لـ RT بتعرض مقر "سوق الحدث" ، اليوم الأحد، التابع للشركة السورية للبترول في قرية الحدث بريف حلب، لهجوم مسلح نفذه مجهولان كانا يستقلان دراجة نارية.
2026-07-12 17:23:40

الجيش الكويتي: أضرار مادية وإصابة في هجوم على 3 مراكز حدودية شمال البلاد ومنصة نفطية
أعلن الجيش الكويتي في بيان مساء الأحد، تعرض ومنصة نفطية و3 مراكز حدودية برية شمال البلاد لهجوم أسفر عن وقوع أضرار مادية وإصابة شخص واحد.
2026-07-12 16:54:49

الجيش الإسرائيلي: استهدفنا عناصر من حماس داخل موقع لتصنيع الأسلحة في مدينة غزة (فيديو)
أعلن الجيش الإسرائيلي، في بيان مساء الأحد، شن غارة جوية على موقع لتصنيع الأسلحة تابع لحماس في منطقة مدينة غزة شمال القطاع وتدميره.
2026-07-12 16:31:35

Somalia’s political crisis, deteriorating security and a “Questionable” agreement
At the beginning of this July, two documents revealed that the United States intends to prevent the United Nations from supporting the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia as of the beginning of next year, in a move that officials said would most likely bring the mission’s operations to an end, according to Reuters. The [...]
2026-07-12 15:13:12

Foreign Minister, The Elders Delegation Discuss Regional Developments
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Sunday received a delegation from The Elders, an independent group of global leaders working for peace and ...
2026-07-12 14:35:38

Middle East Firms Shift Focus From AI Adoption To AI Ownership
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The conversation around artificial intelligence in the Middle East is evolving rapidly. While the past few years were marked by a rush to adopt AI tools and platforms, ...
2026-07-12 14:28:39

تنسيق مصري تركي بشأن تطورات المنطقة ومفاوضات أمريكا وإيران
بحث وزير الخارجية المصري بدر عبد العاطي مع نظيره التركي هاكان فيدان تطورات عدد من الملفات الإقليمية، في إطار التواصل والتنسيق المستمر بين البلدين، بحسب بيان للخارجية المصرية.
2026-07-11 15:49:15

ليبيا.. "ملتقى فزان الوطني" يصدر بيانا بشأن المبادرة الأمريكية وزيارة مبعوث ترامب
أصدر "ملتقى فزان الوطني" في ليبيا بيانا، مساء السبت، بشأن المبادرة الأمريكية المقترحة وزيارة مسعد بولس مبعوث الرئيس دونالد ترامب.
2026-07-11 15:43:29

Mojtaba Khamenei: Nitalipiza kisasi kifo cha baba yangu
Kiongozi wa kiroho wa Iran ​Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ameapa kulipiza kisasi cha mauaji ya babake Ali Khamanei aliyezikwa siku ya Alhamisi, baada ya kuuawa kwenye mashambulizi ya Israeli na Marekani mwezi Februari.
2026-07-11 15:03:41

Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report #16 (09 July 2026, Time: 09:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Situation Report No. 16 Earthquakes in Venezuela 09 July 2026 Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,100 aftershocks. Official toll: 3,889 people dead and 16,740 injured. A total of 6,462 people have been rescued. Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' humanitarian chief, met with national and international humanitarian organizations supporting the earthquake response. An additional appeal for US$298 million was launched to scale up the earthquake response and address the multisectoral needs of 1.3 million people over the next six months. The United Nations system and its partner organizations, in coordination with the Government, are responding with multisectoral actions and will continue to scale up assistance to affected people. Situation overview Venezuela is facing a national emergency following two consecutive high-magnitude earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) that struck on 24 June (18:00 local time) in the north-central region, with the epicentre located along the San Felipe–Yumare–Montalbán axis (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Authorities report 1,142 aftershocks. More than a week after the earthquakes, authorities report a toll of 3,889 people dead, 16,740 injured, and 6,462 rescued since the onset of the emergency. Authorities also reported that approximately 17,907 people lost their homes. The Government response remains focused on search and rescue operations, the preparation and expansion of transitional camps and assistance to affected populations. The United Nations and its partner organizations, in coordination with the authorities, are implementing multisectoral response activities and will continue to scale up assistance to affected people. United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher continued his visit to Venezuela. He met with national and international organizations, as well as other counterparts, to strengthen joint efforts with the sole objective of supporting those most in need.
2026-07-10 10:02:57

Flydubai Resumes Direct Flights To Aleppo After 14 Years
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Flydubai has announced today that it is resuming and expanding its network operations into Syria with the launch of a new daily non-stop service to Aleppo International ...
2026-07-10 10:00:55

Terremotos en Venezuela: Reporte de situación #16 (09 de julio de 2026, Hora: 09:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Reporte de situación N.o 16 Terremotos en Venezuela 9 de julio de 2026 Hora: 9:00 pm Destacados Tras los sismos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 del 24 de junio (18:00 hora local), las autoridades reportan más de 1.100 réplicas. Balance oficial: 3.889 personas fallecidas y 16.740 heridas. 6.462 personas han sido rescatadas. Tom Fletcher, jefe humanitario de las Naciones Unidas, se reunió con organizaciones humanitarias nacionales e internacionales que apoyan la respuesta a los terremotos . Se lanzó un llamamiento adicional por US$298 millones para ampliar la respuesta a los terremotos y atender las necesidades de 1,3 millones de personas durante los próximos seis meses. El Sistema de Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en coordinación con el gobierno, responden con acciones multisectoriales y continuarán ampliando la asistencia a las personas afectadas. Situación general Venezuela enfrenta una emergencia nacional tras dos sismos consecutivos de gran magnitud (7,2 y 7,5) ocurridos el 24 de junio (18:00, hora local) en la región centro-norte, con epicentro sobre el eje San Felipe - Yumare - Montalbán (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Las autoridades reportan 1.142 réplicas. A más de una semana de los terremotos, las autoridades reportan un balance de 3.889 personas fallecidas, 16.740 personas heridas y 6.462 personas rescatadas desde el inicio de la emergencia. Asimismo, las autoridades reportan que unas 17.907 personas quedaron sin vivienda. La respuesta gubernamental mantiene el foco en las labores de búsqueda, la preparación de los campamentos transitorios y la atención de las personas afectadas. Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en articulación con las autoridades, realizan acciones multisectoriales para las personas afectadas y continuarán ampliando la respuesta. El Subsecretario General de las Naciones Unidas para Asuntos Humanitarios y Coordinador del Socorro de Emergencia, Tom Fletcher, continuó su visita a Venezuela. En esta oportunidad, se reunió con organizaciones nacionales e internacionales, así como otras contrapartes, para fortalecer el trabajo conjunto con el único objetivo de apoyar a quienes más lo necesitan.
2026-07-10 09:59:44

Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years
When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.
2026-07-10 09:59:41

Helabet Has Launched a Full Online Casino for Tanzanians
Helabet has launched a dedicated online casino section for Tanzanian players. Now, everyone...
2026-07-10 09:59:24

BoT launches price comparison platform to cut borrowing costs
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has launched a digital Price Comparison (Kilinganisha Bei) platform...
2026-07-10 09:57:07

Millie Bobby Brown takes a sweary animal quiz during the worst 'Hot Ones' wing

2026-07-10 09:44:27

'Daily Show's Ronny Chieng has questions about Trump's NATO plane switch
"Is that why there's no gas in the world anymore? Because the president flies with an extra emotional support plane?"
2026-07-10 09:43:07

Blasts Rock Bandar Abbas Coast as Explosions Echo Across Iranian City
(MENAFN) A series of explosions rang out Thursday along the coastline near Bandar Abbas, Iran's southern port city, with the sound reaching residents in nearby districts, according to an Iranian ...
2026-07-09 08:31:41

Cancer kills 26,000 a day, WHO exposes deadly rich-poor survival gap
A new World Health Organization report has warned that cancer is placing a devastating human and economic burden on societies worldwide, claiming more than 26,000 lives every day and exposing major inequalities in survival rates between rich and poor countries.
2026-07-09 08:24:49

Mutane 78,112 ne suka dawo Zimbabwe daga Afirka ta Kudu bisa wasu dalilai na tsaro
A wani rahoto daga hukumomin Zimbabwe,gwamnati ta fitar da alkaluma da ke nuni da cewa 'ƴan ƙasar Zimbabwe 78,112 sun dawo daga Afirka ta Kudu tun daga watan Mayu a cikin fargabar hare-haren ƙiyayya ga baƙi bayan barazanar da ƙungiyoyin masu ƙyamar baƙi suka nuna a baya.
2026-07-09 08:24:35

South Sudan Peace Deal Amendments Spark Concern
The embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, together with the European Union Delegation to South Sudan, issued a joint statement on Wednesday expressing grave concern over amendments made to the Peace Agreement adopted by South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). The statement followed [...]
2026-07-09 08:24:08

U.S. Hits Iran Again as Trump Warns "We're Going to Hit Them Hard"
(MENAFN) The American military launched a second consecutive day of strikes on Iran Wednesday, aiming to "degrade" Tehran's capacity "to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," ...
2026-07-09 08:23:28

Venezuela Earthquakes: Situation Report #5 (July 7, 2026)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: Project HOPE Please refer to the attached file. Project HOPE continues to expand its earthquake response across northern Venezuela as humanitarian operations transition from rescue efforts to sustained health and humanitarian assistance activities. Our team is scaling up mobile medical services, strengthening support for primary health facilities, expanding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, and increasing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to meet growing needs. As the response evolves, protecting communities from secondary public health emergencies — including infectious disease outbreaks — is an increasingly important priority.
2026-07-09 08:22:16

Trump Warns US May Strike Iran 'Hard Tonight'
(MENAFN) The United States could launch another strike against Iran "hard tonight," President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit.Trump accused Tehran of ...
2026-07-09 08:20:02

PDC Bavi Response CNMI and Guam: Next 96 Hours Situation Update as of 1500 ChST (Guam) 07 July / 0500Z 07 July 2026
Countries: Guam, Japan, Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America) Source: Pacific Disaster Center Please refer to the attached file. Logistics corridor (air and sea access) STAR Marianas Air has canceled all inter-island flights, while A.B. Won Pat International Airport resumed flight operations on 7 July as Guam moved to Condition of Readiness 4 and cleared its main roads late Tuesday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard reports the seaports of Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota remain closed to commercial traffic under Port Heavy Weather Condition Zulu as crews assess waterways by boat and aircraft. In Apra Harbor, Buoy 2 was found off station in the middle of the channel with several range day boards damaged, prompting a Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Access to Tinian and Rota remains more difficult. Surface resupply off the commercial port remains on hold. Emergency power and fuel Power outages remain widespread across the CNMI and southern Guam, with initial reports indicating significant damage to the electrical grid. Critical facilities in Guam, including Guam Memorial Hospital, Andersen Air Force Base, and Camp Blaz, continue operating on limited power while restoration crews deploy behind the canceled typhoon warning. In the CNMI, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation expects power and water for essential services to begin returning Tuesday night. Power generation fuel remains sufficient on Saipan and Tinian, but Rota has only 7–8 days of fuel remaining before its next scheduled delivery on 17 July, creating an increasing risk if outages persist. Hospital and casualty care (health system) No casualties have been reported across Guam and the CNMI as damage assessments get underway. In Guam, health services are resuming: Guam Memorial Hospital restored visitation by midday Tuesday, Guam Regional Medical City resumes normal outpatient care on 8 July, and U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, which canceled outpatient services on 6–7 July, remains fully postured to provide emergency care. Across the CNMI, services remain disrupted, with the Rota Health Center’s backup generator inoperable and Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation facilities on Saipan closed until the all-clear while both islands operate on emergency power.
2026-07-09 08:19:37

Argentina flight horror: Student pilot forced to land plane alone after instructor jumps to death midair
A shocking midair tragedy in Argentina left a student pilot landing alone after her instructor suddenly jumps to death, raising questions about what led to the fatal moment.
2026-07-09 08:16:45

Chadema condemns detention of four leaders over planned demonstrations
The opposition Chadema in the Northern Zone has condemned the arrest and continued detention of...
2026-07-09 08:16:10

Venezuela: Earthquakes - LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #02 (Reporting period: 01–07 July 2026)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: Emergency Telecommunications Cluster, Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. This Situation Report provides an overview of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026 (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5), and their impact on telecommunications. It outlines the activities of the WFP-led Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC)1 Telecoms Area in supporting emergency communications for the humanitarian response. The Cluster is currently not formally activated for this emergency. Summary Points On 05 July, an LTC Telecoms Coordinator arrived in Caracas to strengthen in-country coordination, support rapid connectivity assessments, and help identify priority communications needs for the humanitarian response. Since 03 July, LTC Telecoms has been conducting a rapid connectivity assessment survey across affected areas to map available communications services, identify coverage gaps, and prioritize shared connectivity solutions for humanitarian partners. Organizations operating in affected areas are encouraged to complete the survey to help identify priority connectivity needs and gaps. On 06 July, LTC Telecoms assessed three displacement shelters in La Guaira and identified unreliable power supply and internet connectivity gaps as the main operational constraints. Connectivity support, including Starlink terminals and solar power systems, is being deployed to strengthen communications for responders.
2026-07-08 06:38:48

ከግል ኢንሹራንሶች ብልጫ ያለውን የገበያ ድርሻ የያዘው አዋሽ ኢንሹራንስ 6.1 ቢሊዮን ብር የዓረቦን ገቢ ሰበሰበ
ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia ከግል ኢንሹራንሶች ብልጫ ያለውን የገበያ ድርሻ የያዘው አዋሽ ኢንሹራንስ 6.1 ቢሊዮን ብር የዓረቦን ገቢ ሰበሰበ ከግል ኢንሹራንስ ኩባንያዎች ብልጫ ያለውን የገበያ ድርሻ በመያዝ የዘለቀው አዋሽ ኢንሹራንስ አክሲዮን ማኅበር በተጠናቀቀው የሒሳብ ዓመት 6.1 ቢሊዮን ብር ዓረቦን ገቢ ማሰባሰብ መቻሉን አስታወቀ፡፡ ኩባንያው የ2018 የሒሳብ ዓመት የሥራ አፈጻጸሙን በተመለከተ ይፋ ባደረገው መረጃ በዓመቱ ውስጥ ያሰባሰበው ዓረቦን ከቀዳሚው ዓመት የ35 በመቶ ብልጫ ያለው ነው፡፡ በቀዳሚው ዓመት ኩባንያው ያሰባሰበው የዓረቦን መጠን 4.53 ቢሊዮን ብር እንደነበር [...] The post ከግል ኢንሹራንሶች ብልጫ ያለውን የገበያ ድርሻ የያዘው አዋሽ ኢንሹራንስ 6.1 ቢሊዮን ብር የዓረቦን ገቢ ሰበሰበ first appear on ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia and is written by ዳዊት ታዬ
2026-07-08 06:37:47

IShowSpeed World Cup incident explained: FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse
FIFA has opened an investigation after an alleged racist incident involving American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed during a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Miami. IShowSpeed is only 21 years old.
2026-07-08 06:29:51

Calm prevails across Tanzania as July 7 goes without protests
Calm prevailed across much of Tanzania on Tuesday, July 7, as citizens went about their daily...
2026-07-08 06:29:32

‹‹የማይናገረው ልዑል››
ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia ‹‹የማይናገረው ልዑል›› በመሠረት ክንፈ ኃይሌ የተጻፈውና በመላኩ ብርሃኑ የተዘጋጀው ‹‹የማይናገረው ልዑል›› መጽሐፍ ቅዳሜ ሰኔ 27 ቀን 2017 ዓ.ም. በኃይሌ ግራንድ ሆቴል ተመርቋል፡፡ ከኦቲዝም ጋር የሚኖር ልጅ የማሳደግ ውጣ ውረድን፣ ፅናት፣ ለፈተና አለመንበርከክ፣ የማይለካ የልጅ ፍቅርንና የእናትነት ልዩ ስጦታ የታሪኩ ማጠንጠኛ በሆነው በዚህ መጽሐፍ ምረቃ ምሁራን፣ ታዋቂ ሰዎች፣ ወላጆችና የዘርፉ ባለሙያዎች የታደሙበት ነበር፡፡ ‹‹የማይናገረው ልዑል›› መጽሐፍ ደራሲ ወ/ሮ [...] The post ‹‹የማይናገረው ልዑል›› first appear on ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia and is written by የማነ ብርሃኑ
2026-07-08 06:21:04

አትሌቲክስ ከውጤት ባሻገር ጠንካራ የዲፕሎማሲ መሣሪያ ሆኖ ሊያገለግል እንደሚገባ በጥናት ተጠቆመ
ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia አትሌቲክስ ከውጤት ባሻገር ጠንካራ የዲፕሎማሲ መሣሪያ ሆኖ ሊያገለግል እንደሚገባ በጥናት ተጠቆመ የኢትዮጵያ ስፖርት አካዴሚ ባካሄደው 11ኛው የስፖርት ጥናትና ምርምር ጉባዔ ላይ፣ ኢትዮጵያ በዓለም አቀፍ ስፖርት ተቋማት ውስጥ ያላትን የአመራርነት ተሳትፎ ማሳደግና አትሌቲክስን እንደ ጠንካራ የዲፕሎማሲ መሣሪያ በአግባቡ መጠቀም እንደሚገባት በጥናቱ ተጠቆመ። አካዴሚው ሰኔ 25 እና 26 ቀን 2018 ዓ.ም. በአዳማ ከተማ ባካሄደው በዚህ ጉባዔ ላይ፣ የብሔራዊ ስታዲየሞች አደረጃጀትና አስተዳደር እንዲሁም የስፖርት ዲፕሎማሲ ጉዳዮች በዋናነት ሰፊ ውይይት [...] The post አትሌቲክስ ከውጤት ባሻገር ጠንካራ የዲፕሎማሲ መሣሪያ ሆኖ ሊያገለግል እንደሚገባ በጥናት ተጠቆመ first appear on ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia and is written by ደረጀ ጠገናው
2026-07-08 06:03:11

Trump Says Deal With Iran Is Over, To Cut Trade With NATO Ally Spain
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) U.S. ?President Donald ?Trump said on Wednesday that the ?memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", ?adding he did not want to engage with ...
2026-07-08 06:02:47

From Angola to Nigeria: Africa’s growing use of risky derivatives sparks concern
Faced with high eurobond yields, African sovereigns such as Nigeria are increasingly turning to total return swaps to secure foreign-currency liquidity.
2026-07-08 06:00:00

የታዳጊ ሴቶች ብሔራዊ ቡድን ለዓለም ዋንጫ ለማለፍ ወሳኙን ጨዋታ እሑድ በአዲስ አበባ ያደርጋል
ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia የታዳጊ ሴቶች ብሔራዊ ቡድን ለዓለም ዋንጫ ለማለፍ ወሳኙን ጨዋታ እሑድ በአዲስ አበባ ያደርጋል በሞሮኮ ለሚካሄደው የ2026 ከ17 ዓመት በታች ሴቶች የዓለም ዋንጫ ለማለፍ ከዛምቢያ አቻው ጋር ወሳኝ የመልስ ጨዋታ የሚጠብቀው የኢትዮጵያ ታዳጊ ሴቶች ብሔራዊ ቡድን፣ ጨዋታውን በአሸናፊነት ማጠናቀቅ የሚያስችለውን ዝግጅት እያደረገ እንደሚገኝ ተገለጸ። ብሔራዊ ቡድኑ በዛምቢያ ንዶላ ሌቪ ምዋናዋሳ ስታዲየም ያደረገውን የመጀመሪያ ጨዋታ 2 ለ 1 መሸነፉ ይታወሳል፡፡ ውጤቱን ለመቀልበስና ለዓለም ዋንጫ ለማለፍ እሑድ ሐምሌ 5 ቀን 2018 [...] The post የታዳጊ ሴቶች ብሔራዊ ቡድን ለዓለም ዋንጫ ለማለፍ ወሳኙን ጨዋታ እሑድ በአዲስ አበባ ያደርጋል first appear on ሪፖርተር - Ethiopian Reporter - #1 reliable news source in Ethiopia and is written by ደረጀ ጠገናው
2026-07-08 05:59:31

Pakistan reportedly mediating Libya reunification efforts
Pakistan has reportedly begun mediation efforts to reunify Libya, according to Reuters news agency.
2026-07-08 05:58:27

'Are we on fire, dude?' When a Waymo ran over a firework
The autonomous vehicle's passenger caught it all on video. Waymo passengers in San Francisco got the ride of their life over the July 4th weekend — when their car ran over a lit firework. The riders appear to have filmed the incident from the back seat as they approached an intersection with people lighting illegal fireworks. The autonomous vehicle ...
2026-07-06 21:10:41

Hyundai's Atlas robot debuts on the biggest stage of all: The World Cup
The humanoid robot handed the ref the match ball At CES earlier this year, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics introduced the world to their Atlas humanoid robot. Atlas walked out on stage at Hyundai's keynote event and wowed the crowd so much that Mashable, along with the rest of the CNET Group, declared that Atlas was the " Best ...
2026-07-06 21:05:49

Heart Attack Ethiopia Launches Life-Saving Heart Surgeries At Mcm Hospital
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Heart Attack Ethiopia today launched its fifth round of medical missions at MCM Hospital, commonly known as Korea Hospital, to provide free, life-saving cardiac surgeries and strengthen local medical expertise through sustainable clinical training.
2026-07-06 20:31:52

The Odyssey - Official ‘In Rehearsal Tom Holland’ Featurette
Check out the ‘In Rehearsal Tom Holland’ Featurette for The Odyssey, the latest mythological action retelling of Homer's tale from the mind of Christopher Nolan.
2026-07-06 20:30:02

Why this World Cup finally feels like a turning point for soccer in America
Soccer fever, finally? The USMNT’s World Cup run has ratings, controversy, betting interest, and actual national momentum. America has a Monday night football game to watch in the middle of July. Only this time, there are no helmets. Tonight, the U.S. men's national team faces Belgium in a prime-time World Cup knockout match, with a quarterfinal spot on the line and a team the country actually wants ...
2026-07-06 19:58:47

Algeria: record-low turnout shadows ruling party's election victory
Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front has emerged as the largest party in parliament after legislative elections marked by a record-low voter turnout of just 21 percent. The poll highlighted growing public apathy despite government assurances of a transparent process.
2026-07-06 19:44:27

南非政府上訴阻犀牛角出口失敗
南非擁有全球絕大多數現存的犀牛。該國政府試圖通過法律程序取消一個私人公園業主擁有的犀牛角出口許可。不過,北開普(Cap-Nord)省高等法院剛剛駁回了政府的這一上訴。本台法廣非洲組(RFI Afrique)法文報道說,南非環境事務部保留向更高級別司法機關繼續上訴的權利。
2026-07-05 19:29:59

南非政府上诉阻犀牛角出口失败
南非拥有全球绝大多数现存的犀牛。该国政府试图通过法律程序取消一个私人公园业主拥有的犀牛角出口许可。不过,北开普(Cap-Nord)省高等法院刚刚驳回了政府的这一上诉。本台法广非洲组(RFI Afrique)法文报道说,南非环境事务部保留向更高级别司法机关继续上诉的权利。
2026-07-05 19:29:58

القناة 13 العبرية: واشنطن تعتزم مطالبة إسرائيل بتقليص الحواجز وكبح عنف المستوطنين
كشفت القناة 13 الإسرائيلية أن الولايات المتحدة تعتزم طرح سلسلة مطالب على إسرائيل، في ظل تزايد القلق الأمريكي من التطورات الأمنية والإنسانية في الضفة الغربية.
2026-07-05 19:26:15

السلطات السورية تعلن القبض على "خلية اغتيالات"
أفادت قناة "الإخبارية" السورية نقلا عن مصدر في وزارة الداخلية بأن قوى الأمن الداخلي في محافظة حماة تمكنت من تفكيك خلية إجرامية تمتهن الاغتيالات في منطقة الغاب.
2026-07-05 18:51:41

الرجل الذي حذر من 7 أكتوبر يطلق تحذيرا جديدا
أفادت صحيفة "معاريف" الإسرائيلية بأن الرجل الذي كان يستمع لاتصالات حركة "حماس" قبل أحداث 7 أكتوبر وحذر منها، عاد بتحذير جديد من غزة.
2026-07-05 18:15:45

الشرع يصدر مرسومين باستحداث جامعتين للعلوم الأمنية والدفاعية في سوريا
أصدر الرئيس السوري أحمد الشرع، الأحد، المرسومين 146 و147 لعام 2026، القاضيين بإحداث جامعتين سياديتين متخصصتين في العلوم الأمنية والدفاعية بدمشق، تتمتعان بالاستقلال المالي والإداري.
2026-07-05 18:15:37

تحد لواشنطن؟ نتنياهو يؤكد انه لن يكون هناك إعادة إعمار في قطاع غزة دون نزع سلاح "حماس"
قال رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامين نتنياهو اليوم الأحد، إنه "لن يكون هناك إعادة إعمار في غزة دون نزع سلاح حركة حماس".
2026-07-05 18:15:18

تحد لواشنطن؟ نتنياهويؤكد انه لن يكون هناك إعادة إعمار في قطاع غزة دون نزع سلاح "حماس"
قال رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامين نتنياهو اليوم الأحد، إنه "لن يكون هناك إعادة إعمار في غزة دون نزع سلاح حركة حماس".
2026-07-05 18:15:18

فلسطين توجه رسالة لحسام حسن بعد واقعة المونديال
وجه الاتحاد الفلسطيني لكرة القدم، رسالة "شكر" لمدرب المنتخب المصري حسام حسن، بعد رفعه علم فلسطين في أرض الملعب بعد مباراة فريقه أمام أستراليا في كأس العالم.
2026-07-05 18:14:59

حزب الله يطالب السلطة في لبنان بالرد على تصريحات إسرائيلية "وقحة": احفظوا ما تبقى من ماء وجهكم
طالب عضو كتلة "الوفاء للمقاومة" النائب علي عمار، السلطة اللبنانية بضرورة الخروج بموقف واضح وصريح يرد على "التصريحات الإسرائيلية الوقحة".
2026-07-05 18:14:06

Death toll from Israel's aggression against Lebanon rises to 4,303

Beirut: The cumulative death toll from the Israeli armed aggression against Lebanon since March 2 has reached 4,303, with 12,202 others injured, the Public Health Emergency Operations Center at the Lebanese Health Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokered framework deal that contemplates security arrangements and the redeployment of the Lebanese military in the south.

Under this agreement, measures should have been taken to reconstruct the damaged areas and revive the Lebanese economy, establish direct deconfliction channels between the two sides, and take confidence-building measures ahead of an enduring peace.

2026-07-04 16:55:05

Writing Across Borders: An Autoethnography of Transnational Scholarship, Diaspora Politics, and the Amhara Struggle
Writing Across Borders: An Autoethnography of Transnational Scholarship, Diaspora Politics, and the Amhara Struggle. By Girma Berhanu. Read.
2026-07-04 16:10:41

Zuma sparks outrage after India meeting with Gupta brother
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has triggered a political storm after meeting fugitive businessman Ajay Gupta in India and declaring his intention to seek office again, drawing fierce criticism from the government.
2026-07-03 15:55:50

‘City Under Siege, Children Under Fire’: Rapid Support Forces’ Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur – Report Launch, Nairobi, 1 July 2026 – Introductory Speech
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for attending the launch of Amnesty International’s report, City Under Siege, Children Under Fire’: Rapid Support Forces’ Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur. We are publishing this 200+ page report at a time of utmost urgency for the people of Sudan At a time too when many urgent actions and [...] The post ‘City Under Siege, Children Under Fire’: Rapid Support Forces’ Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur – Report Launch, Nairobi, 1 July 2026 – Introductory Speech appeared first on Amnesty International .
2026-07-03 15:48:39

Ethiopian Honored With 'Connectivity Award' At 2026 Aviation & Tourism Ceremony
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the prestigious 'Connectivity Award' at the 2026 Aviation & Tourism Award Ceremony hosted by Air Transport News.
2026-07-03 15:46:08

Prime Minister Abiy Inspects Chano-Chencha Road Project
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today inspected the ongoing Chano-Chencha Road Project, highlighting infrastructure and tourism as drivers of growth.
2026-07-03 15:45:49

CAR: TABLEAU DE BORD HUMANITAIRE : RESPONSABILITÉ ENVERS LES PERSONNES AFFECTÉES (AAP) (janvier - mars 2026)
Country: Central African Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Au premier trimestre 2026, l’AAP présente des progrès significatifs malgré la baisse des financements humanitaires. Au total, 22 987 représentants locaux ont été consultés dans 32 sous-préfectures, tandis que 129 572 personnes ont été sensibilisées, confirmant une intégration croissante de l’approche centrée sur les personnes affectées dans la planification et la réponse humanitaire. Les activités de renforcement des capacités ont permis de former 1 719 acteurs, dont 166 travailleurs humanitaires, reflétant une priorisation stratégique de l’AAP aux niveaux institutionnel et communautaire. Par ailleurs, l’utilisation des données communautaires dans les processus décisionnels s'est consolidée, avec 67 présentations AAP réalisées dans les cadres de coordination, contribuant à une meilleure prise en compte des retours communautaires dans l'orientation de la réponse humanitaire. Cependant, la fermeture de la boucle de redevabilité demeure limitée : sur 17 746 plaintes et retours d'information collectés, seules 6 525 réponses ont été fournies, affectant l’efficacité des mécanismes de retour d'information et la confiance des communautés envers les acteurs humanitaires. Comparée à la même période en 2025, l’année 2026 montre ainsi une progression globale de l’AAP en matière d’engagement communautaire, de renforcement capacités et d’utilisation des données AAP. Ces avancées demeurent néanmoins fragiles dans un contexte de ressources limitées, nécessitant des efforts ciblés pour renforcer la capacité de réponse, consolider les mécanismes AAP et systématiser le retour ainsi que l’utilisation des données communautaires dans la réponse humanitaire.
2026-07-03 15:33:46

Meta launches Pocket App: You can now create AI-powered mini games with simple prompts
Meta has launched a new app called Pocket shortly after Mozilla shut down its own app of the same name. The new platform allows users to “vibe-code” mini-games directly on their phones, powered by a team from Atma Sciences.
2026-07-03 15:22:48

Africans are turning to Starlink
They are fed up with the continent’s terrible internet
2026-07-02 14:22:37

Uganda’s volatile army chief goes after the press
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son, looks increasingly like a despot-in-waiting
2026-07-02 14:22:37

Africa’s new middle class is putting down roots in the suburbs
For a glimpse of the continent’s future, visit the edges of its burgeoning cities
2026-07-02 14:22:37

The next great Middle East rivalry
Turkey and Israel are natural allies and yet they are increasingly at odds
2026-07-02 14:22:37

DR Congo: République démocratique du Congo – Tanganyika : calendrier des réunions Kalemie (juillet 2026)
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file.
2026-07-02 14:11:39

Israel and Gaza mark 1,000 days since the October 7 attacks and the start of the war
Israel is marking the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza. But Netanyau's government has long refused to establish such a commission. Meanwhile, Gazans still face attacks despite the truce, while Israeli intelligence warns that Hamas is regrouping. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us about the mood in Israel, and the current situation in Gaza.
2026-07-02 13:58:21

Burkina Faso/Mali/Niger: Withdrawal from the Rome Statute consecrates impunity and threatens to deny victims of war crimes justice and reparations
Reacting to the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to deposit formal notifications of withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: “This decision by the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger threatens to deny thousands of victims the possibility of truth, justice and reparations. For more than a decade, Amnesty International has documented crimes under international law committed against civilians during conflicts in each of these countries. Many of these crimes could fall within the jurisdiction of the [...] The post Burkina Faso/Mali/Niger: Withdrawal from the Rome Statute consecrates impunity and threatens to deny victims of war crimes justice and reparations appeared first on Amnesty International .
2026-07-02 13:57:56

Algerians vote for new parliament with turnout in focus
Algerians headed to the polls on Thursday to elect a new parliament in an election shadowed by expectations of low turnout among the 25-million-person electorate
2026-07-02 13:55:08

Pape Gueye refuses Senegal return until technical staff changes
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced an indefinite break from international football following the Teranga Lions' dramatic FIFA World Cup exit to Belgium, saying he will not return to the national team while the current technical staff remain in charge.
2026-07-02 13:41:42

Wil Wheaton calls Dwayne Johnson 'coward'; here's what happened
He is a vocal critic of President Trump. Wil Wheaton has criticized Dwayne Johnson over his decision to stay silent about his political views.
2026-07-01 12:28:32

Will Prince William and Kate Middleton attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding?
Reportedly, they will tie the knot on July 3, 2026.
2026-07-01 12:28:21

Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report # 7 (30 June 2026, Time: 07:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Situation Report No. 7 Earthquakes in Venezuela 30 June 2026 Time: 7:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report 611 aftershocks. At least seven (7) states have been impacted. La Guaira continues to record the highest level of impact. Official toll: 1,943 people dead and 10,571 injured . More than 15,800 people have been affected. At least 855 buildings were affected. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams remain deployed in affected areas, in coordination with OCHA. The United Nations system and its partner organizations, in coordination with the Government, are already responding with multisectoral actions and will continue to scale up assistance to affected people. Situation overview Venezuela is facing a national emergency following two consecutive high-magnitude earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) that struck on 24 June (18:00 local time) in the north-central region, with the epicentre along the San Felipe–Yumare–Montalbán axis (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Authorities report 689 aftershocks. Although they have decreased in frequency and intensity, risk conditions persist. The official toll stands at 1,943 people dead and 10,571 injured. Authorities also reported 15,866 people affected. As of 28 June, a total of 2,501 infrastructure assets had sustained some degree of damage, including 38 health facilities and 855 affected buildings. It is also reported that 6,461 people have been rescued since the earthquakes. Figures remain under review as operations continue. Five days after the earthquakes, the Government response remains focused on search and rescue operations and assistance to affected populations. Up to seven (7) states have been impacted, including La Guaira, Miranda, Capital District, Falcón, Carabobo and Yaracuy. The United Nations and its partners, in coordination with the authorities, are implementing multisectoral actions and will continue scaling up the response.
2026-07-01 12:18:46

Senegal launches $50 million Catalyst Fund to bridge early-stage startup funding gap
Senegal has launched a $50 million Catalyst DER/FJ Fund to finance pre-seed and seed-stage startups, aiming to close a critical early-stage funding gap. The initiative seeks to help more Senegalese startups become investment-ready and attract follow-on venture capital.
2026-07-01 12:15:58

Terremotos en Venezuela: Reporte de situación #7 (30 de junio de 2026, Hora: 07:00 pm)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Reporte de situación N.o 7 Terremotos en Venezuela 30 de junio de 2026 Hora: 7:00 pm Destacados Tras los sismos de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 del 24 de junio (18:00 hora local), las autoridades reportan 611 réplicas . Al menos siete (7) estados impactados. La Guaira se mantiene como el estado más afectado. Balance oficial: 1.943 personas fallecidas y 10.571 heridas. Se reportan más de 15.800 personas afectadas. Al menos 855 edificios se vieron afectados . 6.461 personas han sido rescatadas . Equipos de Búsqueda y Rescate Urbano (USAR) continúan trabajando, en coordinación con OCHA. El Sistema de Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en coordinación con el gobierno, responden con acciones multisectoriales y continuarán ampliando la asistencia a las personas afectadas. Situación general Venezuela enfrenta una emergencia nacional tras dos sismos consecutivos de gran magnitud (7,2 y 7,5) ocurridos el 24 de junio (18:00, hora local) en la región centro-norte, con epicentro sobre el eje San Felipe - Yumare - Montalbán (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Las autoridades reportan 689 réplicas. Aunque han disminuido en frecuencia e intensidad, persisten condiciones de riesgo. El balance oficial asciende a 1.943 personas fallecidas y 10.571 heridas. Autoridades también reportan 15.866 personas afectadas. Al 28 de junio, se reportaban 2.501 infraestructuras con algún tipo de daño, incluidas 38 instalaciones hospitalarias y 855 edificios afectados. Asimismo, se reporta que 6.461 personas han sido rescatadas desde el día de los terremotos. Las cifras se mantienen en revisión a medida que avanzan las operaciones. A cinco días de los terremotos, la respuesta gubernamental mantiene el foco en las labores de búsqueda y rescate y la atención de las personas afectadas. Hasta siete (7) estados se vieron impactados, entre ellos La Guaira, Miranda, Distrito Capital, Falcón, Carabobo y Yaracuy. Naciones Unidas y sus organizaciones socias, en articulación con las autoridades, realizan acciones multisectoriales para las personas afectadas y continuarán ampliando la respuesta.
2026-07-01 12:12:32

Poland: Shelter, Housing and Accommodation Sector - presentation (23 June 2026)
Countries: Poland, Ukraine Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file.
2026-07-01 12:03:14

Poland: Shelter, Housing and Accommodation Sector - minutes notes (23 June 2026)
Countries: Poland, Ukraine Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file.
2026-07-01 12:03:11

NASA astronaut drops chilling UFO hint ahead of ISS mission: ‘I’ll tell you if I find them’
A NASA astronaut’s upcoming ISS mission isn’t just about survival in space, it may quietly probe one of humanity’s oldest and most unsettling questions. Are we alone?
2026-07-01 11:57:59

Amy Poehler interviewing Mindy Kaling about being a meme is a delight
"I send people memes of Kelly saying, 'This day is bananas,' all day long."
2026-07-01 11:49:05

Empowering Communities: Group Cash Transfers in Deir ez Zor, Syria June 2026
Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: Community Organized Relief Effort Please refer to the attached file. In 2026, it is estimated that 70% of Syria’s entire population, equivalent to 15.6 million individuals, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs [OCHA], 2026). These humanitarian needs are not equally distributed by location and recovery efforts have focused on Aleppo or Idleb. However, communities in Deir ez Zour have been particularly underserved with a dearth of international organizations willing to navigate the fluid context and donors slow to deliver on their funding commitments. In this context, community-based organizations (CBOs) have become the main avenue for assistance provision in Deir ez Zor, alongside a few local organizations working to support the population. CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) and Ihsan Relief and Development (Ihsan RD) partnered to deliver Group Cash Transfers (GCT) to 6 CBOs. GCT-funded activities spanned rehabilitating water treatment systems in schools to mitigate risk of water-borne diseases, building barriers between schools and busy streets to reduce safety risks for children, erecting solar-powered street lighting to enhance community safety, including for women and children at night, carrying out hygiene promotion and social cohesion campaigns, providing legal aid, fitting and distributing assistive devices to people living with disabilities, and running recreational and cultural activities. This learning brief focuses on the impact of GCT as a modality in this context and includes findings to encourage uptake of GCT, with recommendations for scaling GCT in Deir ez Zor Governorate and beyond.
2026-06-30 10:58:08

Lebanon: Protection of Civilians Week 2026: Strengthening protection of civilians in conflict
Countries: Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: Danish Refugee Council Please refer to the attached file. Executive summary Protection is at the heart of the Danish Refugee Council’s (DRC) mandate, which centers around responding to violence, coercion, and deliberate deprivation that threatens the lives and dignity of affected people. DRC firmly believes that protection must remain central to all humanitarian action, in line with the system-wide IASC commitment on the centrality of protection. Protection risks drive displacement and other humanitarian needs, and the absence of robust protection interventions in humanitarian crises has had devastating consequences, including protracted forced displacement, family separation, gender-based violence, and repeated violations of International Humanitarian Law. As humanitarian funding levels decrease globally and respect for international norms is increasingly undermined, ensuring strong and substantive support for protection must remain a top priority. In this brief, DRC focuses on key protection risks in Lebanon, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo and proposes global and context-specific recommendations to Member States to strengthen protection of civilians, including actionable steps to reverse the erosion of international law and the impunity enjoyed by its worst violators. Most data cited in this brief stem from regular DRC Protection Monitoring and Victim Assistance reports, as well as DRC’s Global Displacement Forecast , which are hyperlinked throughout and can be shared upon request. Over the past year, in the four protection crises highlighted in this brief, DRC has observed a severe escalation of protection risks for civilians in conflict. While access constraints, funding gaps, and lack of duty-bearer capacity all contribute to these risks, underlying them all is a persistent erosion of respect for and compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL), disarmament treaties, and normative frameworks protecting civilians in conflict, alongside limited accountability for serious violations.
2026-06-30 10:57:19

How ongoing reforms are paying off for Tanzanian banks
Tanzania’s banking sector has recorded a major regional milestone, with leading lenders ranking...
2026-06-30 10:52:50

2026 FIFA World Cup: Son Heung-min apologises to fans over South Korea's early exit: 'Don't hurt the players'
'It's still not easy to accept this reality,' he wrote. South Korea captain Son Heung-min has issued a heartfelt apology to fans after the national team's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026-06-30 10:49:49

Forced back and left behind: Conditions for urban returnees and the urgent need for local integration in Afghanistan
Country: Afghanistan Source: Danish Refugee Council Please refer to the attached file. Executive summary Afghanistan is facing a large-scale returns crisis, with 5.7 million people forced to return from Pakistan and Iran since October 2023. In a country already experiencing widespread poverty, malnutrition, and displacement, this scale of return is placing severe pressure on communities, services, and labor markets. This report is not representative of all forced returnees but instead provides a snapshot of the lived experiences of selected households in urban areas. It examines their situation and argues for a shift in policy and operational focus to also prioritize local integration as a credible pathway to durable solutions, as current approaches remain heavily centered on return to areas of origin. Drawing on data from 389 returnees across six cities, the findings show a consistent pattern: the trajectory is not one of reintegration, but of deepening and prolonged hardship. As savings are depleted, income opportunities remain scarce, and support is limited, families struggle to meet even their most basic needs. Debt accumulates, reliance on host communities becomes unsustainable, and risks to health and wellbeing increase. Despite these challenges, local integration is the preference of some forced returnees. International standards set out three durable solutions, return to area of origin, local integration, and resettlement, and affirm the right of individuals to choose where they rebuild their lives. However, in practice, local integration remains largely out of reach without sustained and targeted support, particularly for livelihoods, housing, and basic services. The findings also have direct relevance for international policy discussions. Conditions on the ground raise serious concerns regarding the sustainability and safety of any returns to Afghanistan, particularly where people are unable to meet their most basic needs over sustained periods.
2026-06-30 10:47:35

Mali : Stratégie PSEA 2026-2030
Country: Mali Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. La stratégie 2026-2030 pour la protection contre l'exploitation, les abus et le harcèlement sexuels a été adoptée par l'Équipe Pays des Nations Unies (UNCT) et l'Équipe Humanitaire Pays (HCT) afin de consolider des acquis des dernières années dans le cadre des efforts collectifs de prévention de l’inconduite sexuelle. Cette stratégie vise à protéger les communautés affectées et le personnel contre l'exploitation, les abus et harcèlement sexuels en adaptant les interventions aux nouveaux défis du contexte malien. Elle met l'accent sur la prévention pro-active, le renforcement de l’engagement communautaire, le renforcement du signalement, l’assistance de qualité aux victimes, des mesures solides de responsabilisation et des enquêtes dans le cadre des opérations humanitaires, de développement et de consolidation de la paix au Mali. La stratégie définit des interventions à court, moyen et long terme qui ont un impact, nécessitant une compréhension des enjeux liés au contexte opérationnel, afin d’adopter des approches permettant de réaliser un changement systémique à l'échelle nationale.
2026-06-30 10:41:32

Morocco fans celebrate as the team advances to Round 16 of the World Cup
Morocco fans celebrated on Monday night after their team sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit.
2026-06-30 10:37:58

قطر تنفي عقد اجتماع رفيع بين أمريكا وإيران في الدوحة وتؤكد استمرار المحادثات الفنية
نفت وزارة الخارجية القطرية، صحة الأنباء التي تحدثت عن عقد اجتماع رفيع المستوى بين الولايات المتحدة وإيران في العاصمة الدوحة.
2026-06-30 10:33:31

وفد من "حماس" يصل إلى مصر
أعلن المستشار السياسي لرئيس المكتب السياسي لحركة "حماس" طاهر النونو وصول وفد من حركة "حماس" برئاسة زاهر جبارين رئيس الحركة في الضفة الغربية إلى العاصمة المصرية القاهرة صباح اليوم.
2026-06-30 10:33:20

Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks
Iran and the United States ​agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks...
2026-06-29 09:39:09

EU imposes visa restrictions on Somalis after readmission row with Mogadishu
The European Union is imposing new restrictions on visas for Somali nationals after a disagreement with Mogadishu over the return of irregular migrants to their home country.
2026-06-29 09:37:33

'House of the Dragon' just united three generations of House Velaryon in one shot
"In a show full of such family dysfunction, to see this unit, it just brings hope." House Velaryon has been through it . In House of the Dragon , the ancient noble house of Westeros has sat in the glow of royal power for generations, but over two seasons of the Game of Thrones sequel, we've seen patriarch Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) lose his ...
2026-06-29 09:34:36

Afghanistan: EMR Polio Bulletin - World Health Organization –Regional Office for Eastern Mediterranean Issue No. 1446, Week 24 (ending on 21/06/2026)
Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-29 09:33:09

National DRR Platform of Tajikistan approves approaches to digitalize monitoring of the national strategy and develop information portal
Country: Tajikistan Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction DUSHANBE, 25 June 2026 – A regular meeting of the National Platform of the Republic of Tajikistan for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was held in Dushanbe. 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 representatives of UN entities, international organizations, financial institutions, diplomatic corps, and development partners. Delivering his welcoming remarks to the participants, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sulaimon Ziyozoda, noted: "In 2026 in Tajikistan, both the number of emergencies and their socio-economic consequences increased compared to the same period in 2025. This situation underscores the need to review existing preventive approaches, improve risk assessments, strengthen protective infrastructure, enhance early warning systems, increase public preparedness, and reinforce interagency coordination." The UN Resident Coordinator a.i. in Tajikistan, Sudipto Mukerjee, emphasized the importance of joint efforts: "To ensure resilience, we need interconnected institutions, responsible information sharing, risk-layered financing, and women and communities empowered to take timely action." Ko Sakamoto, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Tajikistan, in his address drew attention to cooperation with Tajikistan, noting among other things that ADB is working closely with Tajikistan under an innovative multi-layered disaster risk financing program aimed at reducing the fiscal impacts of natural disasters. The program combines 13 million dollars in contingent financing and disaster bonds. Pascal Walter, Regional Advisor for DRR and RR of the Swiss Cooperation Office, focused on the increasing number of weather-related disasters worldwide and population growth in countries like Tajikistan, which underscore the importance of integrated risk management. This includes the establishment of early warning systems (EWS), digital monitoring, and assessment, as envisaged in the Action Plan for 2026–2028. Therefore, coordination between agencies, data quality assurance, and data exchange are crucial to achieve the government's goals in protecting the population of Tajikistan. During the reporting session, ministries and agencies reported on the implementation of the National Strategy and the integration of DRR measures into regional socio-economic development programs. Attention was paid to the progress of the Roadmap for strengthening early warning systems in Tajikistan. Participants also discussed the seismic resilience of buildings, protection of tourism facilities, the development of the Glacier Atlas of the country considering climate change, and other issues. Following the review of the package of documents proposed by the Interagency Working Group under the National Platform and developed with the support of experts from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the National Platform adopted the following decisions: The Concept of the Information and Analytical Portal of the National DRR Platform, as well as the Concept of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Implementation of the Action Plan for 2026–2028 were approved and recommended for execution. These tools will lay the foundation for an end-to-end digital ecosystem for tracking commitments and will standardize interagency data exchange. The Concept of Engaging the Private Sector in the Implementation of the National DRR Strategy was proposed to use as a basis for further consideration by state agencies and partners for subsequent elaboration and eventual implementation of public-private partnership mechanisms. The meeting was organized with the technical support of the joint project of UNDRR and the Government of Switzerland "Strengthening Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change in Tajikistan." Country and region Tajikistan
2026-06-29 09:33:06

'House of the Dragon' Season 3, episode 3 trailer teases Rhaenyra struggling with the crown

2026-06-29 09:29:58

South Africa's defeat marks World Cup farewell for coach Broos
South Africa ​coach Hugo Broos said his side's 1-0 loss to Canada would be his final act ‌at a...
2026-06-29 09:28:20

የባሕር በር ዲፕሎማሲ እና ለቀጣናዊ ትስስር...
የኢትዮጵያ የባሕር በር ዲፕሎማሲ በሳል አቀራረብና አርቆ አሳቢነት የታየበት ሲሆን፣ በቀጣናው ያሉ ውስብስብ ፖለቲካዊ ፍላጎቶችን በጋራ ተጠቃሚነት መርህ ለማስታረቅ ያለመ ነው፡፡ ይህ መርህ ለዘላቂ መፍትሔ ብቸኛው መንገድ ነው። ኢትዮጵያ ከ130 ሚሊዮን በላይ ለሚሆነው ሕዝቧ እና በፍጥነት እያደገ ለሚገኘው ኢኮኖሚዋ አስተማማኝ እና ቀጥተኛ የባሕር በር ማግኘትን የብሔራዊ ደኅንነት እና የህልውና ጉዳይ አድርጋዋለች። የኤርትራን መገንጠል ተከትሎ የባሕር [...] The post የባሕር በር ዲፕሎማሲ እና ለቀጣናዊ ትስስር... appeared first on Welcome to Fana Media Corporation S.C .
2026-06-29 09:17:33

የበለጸገች ኢትዮጵያን ለቀጣዩ ትውልድ ለማስተላለፍ በቁርጠኝነት እየተሰራ ነው – አምባሳደር ሬድዋን ሁሴን
አዲስ አበባ፣ ሰኔ 21፣ 2018 (ኤፍ ኤም ሲ) አላማችን የበለጸገች ኢትዮጵያን ለቀጣዩ ትውልድ ማሻገር ነው አሉ የብሔራዊ መረጃና ደህንነት አገልግሎት ዋና ዳይሬክተር እና የኤርፖርትና የድንበር አስተዳደር ትራንፎርሜሽን ፕሮግራም ዐቢይ ኮሚቴ ሰብሳቢ አምባሳደር ሬድዋን ሁሴን። የኤርፖርት እና የድንበር አስተዳደር ትራንፎርሜሽን ፕሮግራም የምክክርና የግብዓት ማሰባሰቢያ መድረክ እየተካሄደ ነው፡፡ አምባሳደር ሬድዋን በዚህ ወቅት እንዳሉት ÷ ፕሮግራሙ እንደሀገር የሚያጋጥሙ [...] The post የበለጸገች ኢትዮጵያን ለቀጣዩ ትውልድ ለማስተላለፍ በቁርጠኝነት እየተሰራ ነው – አምባሳደር ሬድዋን ሁሴን appeared first on Welcome to Fana Media Corporation S.C .
2026-06-28 08:05:42

Sugar prices increase across Tanzania due to supply shortages
Despite assurances from authorities that the situation is temporary and supply will improve...
2026-06-28 08:01:20

سوريا.. قوات إسرائيلية تتمركز في تل المغر بريف درعا
توغلت قوات إسرائيلية في منطقة حوض اليرموك في ريف درعا الغربي جنوب سوريا صباح اليوم ونصبت خياما في تل المغر، في مؤشر على نيتها تثبيت وجودها بالمنطقة.
2026-06-28 07:59:54

Amnesty International ta yi gargaɗi kan yunƙurin kisan ɗaruruwan 'yan Habasha a Saudiyya
Ƙungiyar kare haƙƙin bil'adama ta Amnesty International ta yi gargaɗi cewa ɗaruruwan 'yan ƙasar Habasha na fuskantar barazanar kisa a Saudiyya duk da sanarwar afuwa da aka yi.
2026-06-28 07:58:55

WFP Somalia Country Brief June 2026
Country: Somalia Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. Somalia’s food security and nutrition situation is worsening beyond earlier projections, driven by consecutive failed rains, reduced humanitarian funding, and spillover effects from the Middle East crisis. Around 2 million people are now in IPC Phase 4, more than double the number at the same time last year, indicating a sharp rise severity. Somalia remains one of the world’s most severe malnutrition crises, with 1.9 million children acutely malnourished. Reduced services are increasing life-threatening risks for children. The latest IPC analysis indicates famine risk in Burhakaba (Southwest), where nearly 40 percent of children under five are acutely malnourished or worse. WFP remains the backbone of humanitarian response in Somalia, but funding gaps are significantly reducing reach. Humanitarian food assistance currently covers only 450,000 people, only 24 percent of the IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) population through August. This gap will have severe consequences for the most vulnerable populations. Urgent funding is needed to scale up assistance and prevent further deterioration.
2026-06-28 07:56:56

Bar owners in Dar call for government action over sex work presence in nightlife venues
They argued that expecting bar owners to prevent sex workers from accessing their premises is...
2026-06-28 07:56:17

الجيش الكويتي يعلن اعتراض صاروخين باليستيين
أعلن الجيش الكويتي اليوم الأحد، أنه رصد فجر اليوم صاروخين باليستيين معاديين داخل المجال الجوي الكويتي، مؤكدا أنه تم اعتراضهما.
2026-06-28 07:49:54

የኮተቤ የትምህርት ዩኒቨርሲቲ 2 ሺህ 882 ተማሪዎችን አስመረቀ
አዲስ አበባ፣ ሰኔ 21፣ 2018 (ኤፍ ኤም ሲ) የኮተቤ የትምህርት ዩኒቨርሲቲ በተለያዩ የትምህርት መስኮች ያስተማራቸውን 2 ሺህ 882 ተማሪዎች በዛሬው ዕለት አስመርቋል፡፡ ዩኒቨርሲቲው በመጀመሪያ፣ 2ኛ እና 3ኛ ዲግሪ እንዲሁም በዲፕሎማ እና በሌሎች መርሐ ግብሮች ያስተማራቸውን ተማሪዎች ነው ያስመረቀው፡፡ የኮተቤ ትምህርት ዩኒቨርሲቲ ፕሬዚዳንት ተሾመ ነቃጥበብ (ዶ/ር) በምረቃ ሥነ ሥርዓቱ ላይ ባስተላለፉት መልዕክት ÷ ተመራቂዎች ለዚህ ቀን [...] The post የኮተቤ የትምህርት ዩኒቨርሲቲ 2 ሺህ 882 ተማሪዎችን አስመረቀ appeared first on Welcome to Fana Media Corporation S.C .
2026-06-28 07:46:41

“Fundamentally Different”: AASTU President on Higher Learning, Industry 4.0
Founded in 2011 to advance Ethiopia’s engineering and scientific capabilities, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) has evolved into a leading specialized university. Today, it stands as one of Ethiopia’s premier higher learning institutions, driving progress in basic sciences and pioneering advancements at the frontiers of emerging technologies. Dereje Engida is a Chartered Engineer [...]
2026-06-27 06:27:35

Afrika Kusini: Mvutano waongezeka kabla ya maandamano dhidi ya wahamiaji wasio na vibali
Afrika Kusini inasubiri kwa hamu siku ya Jumanne, Juni 30, 2026. Ingawa si tarehe rasmi, imechaguliwa na makundi yanayopinga uhamiaji haramu kudai kuondoka kwa wahamiaji wasio na vibali.
2026-06-27 06:16:52

جنوب سوريا.. توغل جديد للجيش الإسرائيلي في حوض اليرموك
أفادت مصادر أهلية بمحافظة درعا جنوب سوريا في حديث لـRT بتوغل قوة عسكرية إسرائيلية من 9 آليات في قرية جملة بمنطقة حوض اليرموك في ريف المافظة الغربي.
2026-06-27 06:15:20

الخارجية الأمريكية تنشر نص "اتفاق الإطار" بين لبنان وإسرائيل
نشرت وزارة الخارجية الأمريكية، السبت، نص الاتفاق الإطاري الذي أبرمته إسرائيل ولبنان بوساطة أمريكية في العاصمة الأمريكية واشنطن.
2026-06-27 05:23:31

Fano Claims Two Ethiopian Defense Force Commanders Killed in Degadamot Operation
Fano forces reported that two senior Ethiopian Defense Force commanders were killed during a counter-offensive in Degadamot, in the Gojjam area of Ethiopia. Read more.
2026-06-27 03:17:25

U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Reportedly Cancels Trip to Tigray Region
The U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, has reportedly cancelled a planned trip to the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Read more.
2026-06-27 03:17:18

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Earthquake Response Situation Report #1, 26 June 2026
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. This first Situation Report provides an overview of the impact of the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and outlines IOM’s planned response in support of affected populations and national efforts. Highlights Two major earthquakes of Mw 7.2 and Mw 7.5 struck central-northern Venezuela on 24 June, causing widespread damage across La Guaira, Caracas, Miranda, Carabobo and Yaracuy. La Guaira has been identified as the most severely affected area, with significant destruction reported. Critical infrastructure has been disrupted, including electricity, water supply, telecommunications, transport systems, the Caracas Metro and Maiquetía International Airport. The Government has declared a state of emergency and activated national response mechanisms. Key figures At least 920 people reported dead. Approximately 3,360 people injured. More than 214 aftershocks recorded as of the morning of 25 June. Casualty figures are expected to rise as search-and-rescue operations continue. IOM response priorities IOM is mobilizing internal capacities to support the earthquake response, with planned interventions focused on emergency shelter and core relief items, health and mental health and psychosocial support, WASH, CCCM/site management, protection, and data and needs assessments. Priority activities include the provision of emergency shelter materials and essential household items, deployment of mobile health teams, support to health facilities, rapid assessments, site monitoring, protection risk analysis, referral pathways and DTM-based data products to inform coordination and targeting.
2026-06-27 02:45:45

Sword Sage: Awakening is an Action-RPG that Does Away with Dodge-Rolling | IGN Preview
Forget dodge-rolling and parrying, and embrace the side-step slash. After the blockbuster success of Black Myth: Wukong and with the enticing Phantom Blade Zero waiting to strike on the horizon, it’s clear that Chinese-developed action-RPGs are having a bit of a moment. The latest contender to step into the spotlight with its sword unsheathed is Sword Sage: Awakening, and ...
2026-06-26 05:00:00

Sword Sage: Awakening - Preview Screens
IGN is your site for Xbox One, PS4, PC, Wii-U, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, 3DS, PS Vita & iPhone games with expert reviews, news, previews, trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs
2026-06-26 05:00:00

Sword Sage: Awakening - The First Preview
Sword Sage: Awakening's Bruce Lee-inspired combat system is impressive, even if it did force us to quickly unlearn everything we thought about the fighting fundamentals of the action-RPG genre.
2026-06-26 05:00:00

Côte d'Ivoire imeongezwa kwenye orodha ya nchi zilizo katika hatari ndogo ya madeni kupita kiasi
Ivory Coast sasa imeainishwa kama nchi iliyo katika hatari ndogo ya madeni kupita kiasi, kulingana na Wizara ya Uchumi na Fedha ya Côte d'Ivoire. Kwa hivyo, nchi hiyo ndiyo pekee katika eneo hilo inayofayonufaika na tathmini hii, kwa deni lake la nje na kwa deni lake lote la umma. Uamuzi huu unategemea viashiria kadhaa vyema vya kiuchumi na bajeti.
2026-06-26 04:52:36

These are Sidney Raz's content essentials after nearly 20 years as a creator
Here's a gear lineup you'll want to know about before your 30s. Sidney Raskind may have many, many life hack trials under his belt, but he only keeps one bag for all his content creation essentials. Known online as Sidney Raz , the 30-something-year-old creator made the phrase, "Here's something I wish I knew before I was in my 30s" ...
2026-06-26 04:30:49

ለሱዳንና ኤርትራ ሲከራከሩ የነበሩት አበባው ባለመመረጣቸው “በጣም ተድጃለሁ” አሉ
የሰባተኛውን አጠቃላይ ምርጫ ተከትሎ፣ የቀድሞው የአብን ተመራጭና የአሁኑ የኢህአፓ/ትብብር እጩ ተወዳዳሪ የነበሩት ዶ/ር አበባው ደሳለው በሰጡት ቃለ መጠይቅ በምርጫው ማሸነፍ ባለመቻላቸው የተሰማቸውን ጥልቅ ብስጭትና ንዴት ገልጸዋል። እንደ እርሳቸው ተወዳድረው ከትብብሩ እና ከሌሎች ተፎካካሪ ፓርቲዎች በሕዝብ የተመረጡትንም በብልጽግና ችሮታና ድጋፍ የተመረጡ፣ በምርጫ ሳይሆን በቅርጫ ያሸነፉ በማለት ወርፈዋል። ወደ ፓርላማ አለመግባት ትክክለኛ ውሳኔ እንደሆነም ገልጸዋል። ከኢትዮጵያ ኢንሳይደር [...]
2026-06-26 04:29:14

Clarke believes Scotland heading home after self-inflicted defeat
Scotland coach Steve Clarke thinks his team are heading home from their first World Cup ​in 28...
2026-06-25 03:30:00

DR Congo: Lutte contre Ebola : le Royaume du Maroc renforce les capacités de la MONUSCO en Ituri avec un don de neuf tonnes de matériel et équipements médicaux
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco Source: UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Un avion C-130H des Forces Royales marocaines a atterri le lundi 22 juin 2026 à l’aéroport de Bunia avec à son bord une importante cargaison de matériel médical et logistique destinée à renforcer les capacités de la MONUSCO dans le cadre de la riposte contre l’épidémie de maladie à virus Ebola en Ituri. Ce premier lot de neuf tonnes comprend des médicaments, des produits pharmaceutiques, des équipements de protection individuelle, ainsi qu’un large éventail d’équipements médicaux, biomédicaux, de laboratoire, de diagnostic, de désinfection et de surveillance des patients. Le matériel est destiné au personnel de la MONUSCO (congolais et international, civil et militaire), notamment pour renforcer les capacités de l’hôpital de niveau 2 géré par le contingent marocain. Il vise à soutenir la prévention, la prise en charge et la protection du personnel de la Mission, afin de lui permettre de poursuivre ses activités essentielles dans un contexte sanitaire particulièrement sensible. Pour la MONUSCO, préserver la santé de son personnel est indispensable à la continuité de son mandat, notamment la protection des civils. En Ituri, les équipes de la Mission, militaires comme civiles travaillent en contact permanent avec les communautés, les autorités locales, les acteurs humanitaires et les forces de sécurité. Les Casques bleus mènent des patrouilles, sécurisent des zones sensibles, appuient les équipes médicales et facilitent l’acheminement de l’aide. Dans ce contexte, il est essentiel que la Mission puisse continuer son travail sans devenir un vecteur de propagation de la maladie. « Nous sommes dans l’épicentre d’Ebola et nos troupes continuent d’opérer malgré l’épidémie », a rappelé le commandant du secteur Nord de la MONUSCO, général Saiful Alam Bhuiyan, lors de la réception du matériel. « Ce don nous accompagne pour continuer notre action et délivrer notre mandat. Si nos troupes sont mieux équipées, elles pourront continuer efficacement leur engagement auprès de la population pour assurer sa protection. » Une deuxième rotation est prévue dans les prochains jours pour acheminer du matériel complémentaire et déployer une équipe médicale marocaine spécialisée, venue renforcer les capacités de la MONUSCO dans la riposte contre Ebola. La réception de ce matériel s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un pont aérien établi entre le Royaume du Maroc et la République démocratique du Congo. René Ngamba, de la Direction générale de la protection civile, a salué l’initiative et exprimé la gratitude du gouvernement congolais envers le Royaume du Maroc et la MONUSCO. Selon lui, face à une crise sanitaire et humanitaire d’une telle ampleur, « le gouvernement congolais a besoin de davantage de partenaires pour appuyer la riposte », notamment en intrants médicaux, en soutien logistique et en accompagnement des populations. Depuis le début de l’épidémie, la MONUSCO soutient les efforts de riposte en mettant à disposition des moyens logistiques, terrestres et aériens, facilitant l’acheminement du personnel et du matériel médical. La Mission a également fourni des infrastructures et des espaces de travail sécurisés aux équipes engagées dans la lutte contre Ebola. Dans les zones affectées, notamment à Mongbwalu, la MONUSCO a renforcé la protection des civils, des travailleurs humanitaires et des structures de santé grâce au déploiement de bases militaires mobiles. Les Casques bleus ont par ailleurs mené des activités de sensibilisation auprès des communautés et distribué du matériel sanitaire dans leurs zones de responsabilité afin de contribuer à la prévention de la maladie. La contribution du Royaume du Maroc vient donc renforcer un dispositif déjà engagé sur le terrain, au service d’un objectif commun : protéger les populations et permettre à la MONUSCO de continuer à remplir son mandat de protection des civils en Ituri. Didier Vignon Dossou-Gbakon
2026-06-25 03:23:16

Togo - Key Message Update : Household livelihoods are strained as peak of lean season approaches, May - September 2026
Country: Togo Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Household food stocks are gradually declining with the onset of the lean season in northern Togo in May 2026. In the Savanes Region, the security situation in certain areas remains concerning due to the risk of armed incursions and infiltration by extremist groups along the northern borders. Households are increasingly relying on activities such as sand collection from seasonal streams and gathering wild products to meet their food needs. In the Kpendjal and Kpendjal-Ouest prefectures, ongoing insecurity continues to severely hinder access to agricultural land and disrupt trade routes, further weakening household livelihoods. As the lean season progresses, food consumption gaps are likely to widen in these areas. In the rest of the country, most households are still able to meet their food needs due to food stocks from the previous agricultural season, income from market gardening activities, and an overall decline in the prices of some staple foods, which are supporting food access. In northern Togo, insecurity continues to restrict access to livelihoods, markets, and agricultural land, particularly in the Kpendjal and Kpendjal-Ouest prefectures and in some rural localities near the border. Population displacement continues, with the number of Burkinabè refugees increasing from 50,041 to 51,151 between April and May 2026, according to the information bulletin of the Emergency Program for Strengthening Resilience (PURS). The state of security emergency remains in effect, and Togolese defense forces continue to reinforce their presence through patrols, road inspections, and surveillance operations, especially in border areas. Despite a visible relative calm, the region remains characterized by diffuse insecurity, with a climate of constant vigilance, occasional movement restrictions, and disruptions to economic activities. In the Savanes Region, trade flows remain reduced due to security constraints and control measures and export restrictions on certain agricultural and consumer goods, implemented to combat unauthorized exports and preserve local supplies. This situation particularly affects the markets of Mandouri and Koundjouaré in Kpendjal Prefecture, reducing both domestic and cross-border trade. Despite relatively adequate market supplies due to stocks from the previous agricultural season, weak demand linked to declining purchasing power and reduced population movement has led to slower transactions and market dysfunction in the affected areas. In the rest of the country, markets remain generally well supplied, and prices of maize, cowpeas, and red sorghum remain below the five-year average, temporarily supporting food access for poor households. Nationally, the price of locally milled rice increased slightly by about 2 percent compared with the five-year average, but much larger increases were observed in Assoli (47 percent), Ogou (26 percent), and Danyi (20 percent) due to strong demand and supply constraints. Furthermore, the fuel price increase at the end of May is likely to place additional pressure on transportation costs and overall inflation, generating direct impacts on household economies and the agricultural season in both the short and medium term. Agricultural activities are progressing typically across most of the country. In southern Togo, the rainy season is now fully established, supporting fertilizer applications (NPK 15-15-15 and urea) and favorable crop development due to adequate soil moisture conditions. As indicated in the National Agency for Meteorology (ANAMET)’s May forecasts, northern parts of the country are expected to experience below-average to near-average rainfall accumulations. Nevertheless, agricultural preparations are continuing, although the irregularity of the first rains and locally observed dry spells are contributing to a gradual start of the agricultural season. In this context, farming households are adapting by prioritizing drought-resilient and high-yield crop species and varieties to reduce the risk of production losses.
2026-06-25 03:09:37

Venezuela: VEN: Earthquake - 06-2026 - Earthquake ( 2026-06-25)
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: Cruz Roja Venezolana, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description On 24 June 2026, two strong earthquakes, preliminarily measured at magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with epicentres near Morón, Carabobo State. The earthquakes were felt across much of the country, including Caracas, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and neighbouring states. Therefore, the national goverment of Venezuela declared the state of emergency. Preliminary information indicates damage to residential and commercial buildings, with reports of structural collapses in parts of Caracas and damage to infrastructure in several affected areas. Search and rescue operations have been activated while authorities continue rapid damage assessments. Power and telecommunications interruptions have been reported in some locations, and hospitals are receiving injured people. The full humanitarian impact is still being assessed. Official information on casualties, displaced people and infrastructure damage remains limited. Significant aftershocks are expected, posing additional risks to affected communities and emergency responders. In addition, the National Headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross reported critical damage in the infrastructure. Critical damage has also been reported to essential social infrastructure, including the airport and hospitals, while public services are intermittent or completely disrupted Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by National Society General Damage/Needs assessment Search & Rescue Camp management RFL Evacuation Summary The National Society and IFRC are participating in a coordination meeting held by the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, alongside other relief agencies present in the area to begin coordinating the response. Additionally, at the national headquarters level, the Emergency Operations Center has been activated, ambulances have been deployed in the Capital District, rescue teams have been mobilized to assist those affected by the collapse of infrastructure, and shelter facilities are being prepared for people in need of refuge. The overall situation of the emergency remains uncertain, and a preliminary assessment of the impact is expected shortly to coordinate actions following the search and rescue operations. Actions taken by Federation Summary The IFRC through its delegaton is providing technical support to the Venezuelan Red Cross regarding emergency, to assess the appropriate response mechanism. A coordination call with the Americas Regional office took place at 2100 local time. Actions taken by RCRC Summary The Colombian Red Cross has begun mobilizing its search and rescue teams and stands ready for international deployment should the Venezuelan Red Cross request it. Coordination efforts are underway to assess the scale of the situation, and crisis centers are being established in the countries that make up the closest response ring for Venezuela. Similarly, the German Red Cross is actively considering the implementation of its crisis response plan should the National Health Service require it. Actions taken by others Deployment of search and rescue teams and medical assistance by civil protection, the police, public agencies, and other emergency response organizations.
2026-06-25 03:03:32

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #32 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 25 June 2026, 6AM
Country: Philippines Source: Government of the Philippines Please refer to the attached file.
2026-06-25 02:59:48

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 25 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-25 02:58:04

World: Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromic dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W24 2026 (Jun 08-Jun 14) [EN/FR]
Countries: World, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna (France) Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file.
2026-06-25 02:29:04

Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 24, 2026
Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1831. Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're the odd one out. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some ...
2026-06-24 02:00:00

NYT Strands hints, answers for June 24, 2026
Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle. Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like to knock one back. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but ...
2026-06-24 02:00:00

NYT Pips hints, answers for June 24, 2026
Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here. Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to ...
2026-06-24 02:00:00

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 24, 2026
Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1109. The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a newlywed. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like ...
2026-06-24 02:00:00

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 24 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-24 01:38:22

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #30 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 23 June 2026, 6PM
Country: Philippines Source: Government of the Philippines Please refer to the attached file.
2026-06-24 01:34:00

Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 22.06.2026 midnight)
Country: Sri Lanka Source: Government of Sri Lanka Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-24 01:31:51

GIEWS Country Brief: The Republic of the Congo 23-June-2026
Country: Congo Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Please refer to the attached file. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Favourable weather conditions for 2026 maize crop Cereal imports forecast at above‐average level in 2026 National gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to increase in 2026 Favourable weather conditions for 2026 maize crop The country’s main food crop is cassava, which is cultivated throughout the year in both northern and southern regions, depending on the rainy season. A limited quantity of cereals is also grown in the country, mainly maize, which is largely used to produce livestock feed. Planting of the 2026 secondary season maize crop, to be harvested in July, concluded in March under overall favourable weather conditions. According to satellite‐based imagery, precipitation amounts have been adequate and well distributed since December 2025 in most croplands, improving soil moisture levels. Harvesting of the 2026 main season maize crop finalized in January and the output is estimated at a near-average level, following overall beneficial weather conditions during the season, which had a positive impact on yields. Cereal imports forecast at above‐average level in 2026 Domestic cereal production covers only a small portion of the consumption requirements and imports account for approximately 90 percent of the total cereal utilization. With a population of about 6 million, total cereal imports for the 2026 marketing year (January/December) are forecast at an above‐average level of 410 000 tonnes, including 260 000 tonnes of wheat and 100 000 tonnes of rice, reflecting the country’s strong import dependency and steady domestic demand. National Gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to increase in 2026 The national economy is dominated by the petroleum sector, while agriculture contributes only to a small portion of the national GDP. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) , the national GDP growth was estimated at about 2.1 percent in 2024 and 2.4 percent in 2025, and it is forecast to rise by about 2.9 percent in 2026. The annual inflation rate was estimated at 3.1 percent in 2024 and 2.8 percent in 2025. In 2026, it is forecast to remain at a similar level, supported by stable demand conditions, while lower domestic food and import prices help ease overall price pressures.
2026-06-24 01:06:26

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 23 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]
Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.
2026-06-23 00:25:00

Mondial 2026 : à Dakar, la pression monte à quelques minutes de Sénégal-Norvège
La pression monte à Dakar, à quelques minutes du coup d'envoi de la rencontre entre le Sénégal et la Norvège. Au pied du Monument de la Renaissance, les supporters des Lions de la Teranga donnent de la voix. Entre ferveur et confiance, l'ambiance est à son comble dans la fan zone.
2026-06-23 00:20:55

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #9 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 23 June 2026, 6AM
Country: Philippines Source: Government of the Philippines Please refer to the attached file.
2026-06-23 00:19:08

Libya/EU: Rival authorities intensify xenophobic and racist crackdown on refugees and migrants in Libya as EU seeks to deepen ties
The European Union is seeking to expand its migration cooperation with rival Libyan authorities and allied armed groups just as they have been escalating their campaign of racially discriminatory mass arrests, arbitrary detention, and unlawful collective expulsions of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants supported by xenophobic discourse, Amnesty International said today. Over the past month, the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) and its rival eastern-based “Libyan Government”, allied to the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) armed group, in de [...] The post Libya/EU: Rival authorities intensify xenophobic and racist crackdown on refugees and migrants in Libya as EU seeks to deepen ties appeared first on Amnesty International .
2026-06-23 00:01:00

ABP-7 Peptide: A Speculative Exploration of Its Molecular Properties and Expanding Research Horizons
Peptide science continues to evolve as investigators refine short amino acid sequences into increasingly targeted molecular tools. Read more.
2026-06-22 22:48:36

Ethiopia and Team Europe Complete €75 Million Urban Water and Sanitation Programme
The Ministry of Water and Energy of Ethiopia has completed the €75 million Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Programme, a landmark initiative that has significantly improved access to clean water...Read more.
2026-06-22 22:23:24