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Venezuela earthquake: ICRC mobilizes rapid response in support of the Venezuelan Red Cross

. The ICRC supported their efforts, with emergency assistance spanning water, health, forensic management and detainee welfare. Water supply So far, the ICRC has donated 18,400 water purification tablets to Venezuela's Ministry of Water (MPPAA), enabling the treatment of up to 755,000 litres of wate

oPt: Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process - Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East (29 June 2026)

. 29 June 2026 As Delivered Madam President, Members of the Security Council, Today’s briefing is focused on the Secretary-General’s quarterly report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), as circulated to Council members last week. Since the 12 June cutoff date for the written report, the

World: Renforcer la sécurité alimentaire, créer des emplois Orientations stratégiques pour la région - Résumé analytique

. MENA, Afghanistan et Pakistan : Politiques ciblées et investissements stratégiques, des leviers puissants pour renforcer la sécurité alimentaire, améliorer la nutrition et créer des millions d’emplois WASHINGTON, le 29 juin 2026 — La région Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord, Afghanistan et Pakistan di

How MSF is responding to the earthquakes in Venezuela

. They have caused widespread damage, with the cities of La Guaira and Caracas particularly affected. At least 1,430 people have died and 3,230 have been injured, according to the authorities.1 Search and rescue operations are still ongoing, even as the initial emergency trauma phase is coming to an

World: Migrants Travelling to Europe by Land and by Sea in 2025: Journeys, vulnerabilities and needs of migrants reaching Europe via the Mediterranean, African Atlantic and Western Balkan routes

Countries: World, Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canary Islands (Spain), Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Montenegro, Morocco, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, the Republic of North Macedonia, Tunisia, Türkiye . This report draws on DTM Flow

Afghanistan: Weekly Market Report: Issue 301: Week 4 – June 2026

. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • During the fourth week of June, the Afghani exchange rate remained broadly stable at AFN 64.6/USD, appreciating slightly (0.5%) compared to last week. Despite recent fluctuations, the Afghani remains 8% stronger than last year and 15% stronger tha

World: Building Food Security, Creating Jobs: Policy Pathways for the Region [EN/AR]

. MENA, Afghanistan and Pakistan: Targeted Policies and Strategic Investments Can Boost Food Security, Improve Nutrition, and Create Millions of Jobs WASHINGTON, June 29, 2026 — The Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region has clear opportunities to develop stronger agriculture and

Attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and update on the human rights situation in Ukraine, 1 December 2025 – 31 May 2026

. KYIV, 29 June 2026 – Systematic and repeated attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the 2025–2026 winter caused widespread disruption to essential services and compounded the impact of an increasingly deadly phase of the war on civilians, according to a report issued by the UN Human Rig

DR Congo: DRC: Ebola BVD Outbreak: LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #4 (Reporting period: 18 - 28 June 2026)

. This situation report provides updates on the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It outlines planned and ongoing telecommunications activities of the Logistics & Telecommunications Cluster1 (LTC) - Telecoms to support the ongoing humanitari

Empowering Youth Employability Through UNIDO’s Digital Technology Skills Initiative in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

. Implemented under the initiative Digital technology skills to enhance employability in Iraq, these courses were designed to equip young Iraqis with future ready technical and business skills, strengthen employability, and support pathways to income generation in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

World Vision Afghanistan: Community Validation Assessment of Evolving Needs and Priorities: Validation of the 2025 Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) - Herat | Ghor | Badghis | Faryab Province

. Executive Summary: World Vision Afghanistan conducted a Community Validation Exercise in May 2026 across Herat, Ghor, Badghis, and Faryab provinces to assess whether the findings of the 2025 Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) continue to reflect current realities, identify changes in needs and v

Nigeria: LTS Services Dashboard (June 2026)

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Sudan: Project Brief: Emergency wash & cholera response in East Darfur (October 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026)

. 1. Background & Context The escalation of conflict across Sudan has triggered an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. By mid - October 2025 , the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) recorded over 807 ,744 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking re

Qatar Charity and International Rescue Committee Strengthen Humanitarian Partnership in Bangladesh [EN/AR]

. Doha – June 28, 2026 In a significant step toward advancing humanitarian and development efforts in Bangladesh, Qatar Charity (QC) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at expanding sup

Georgia: GEO: Flood - 06-2026 - Heavy Rain and Floods in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti Region (2026-06-29)

. Description On 27 June 2026, continuous heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding in Senaki and Chkhorotsku municipalities in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region. Heavy rainfall has continued without interruption since the early hours of 27 June, and as of 29 June the emergency situation remains ongo

Moldova Floods 2026 - DREF Operation (MDRMD008)

. Description of the EventDate of event 15-06-2026 What happened, where and when? Between 22 May and 12 June 2026, the Republic of Moldova experienced a series of severe rainfall events that triggered flash floods across multiple districts of the country. The first flooding event occurred between 21

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Earthquake Response Situation Report #2 (29 June 2026)

. This second Situation Report provides an updated overview of the impact of the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and outlines IOM’s ongoing and planned response in support of affected populations and national efforts. Highlights Official figures report at least 1,719 fata

World: IOM Recommendations to the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (July - December 2026)

. IOM Calls for Balanced, Sustainable Delivery on Migration under Irish EU Presidency Brussels, 29 June 2026 – As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) at a decisive moment for migration management, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is c

India Bars Foreign Funds From Funding Conversions

On June 22, the government of India issued two notifications, one of which explicitly bars non-governmental organizations from using foreign funds for proselytizing. The notification explicitly prohibits the use of foreign contributions for religious conversion but allows their use to support govern

Australia doubles potential fines for violating child social media ban

France experiences surge in deaths amid heat wave

Colombia at a glance: The Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund (RHPF LAC) - June 2026

. Why the Regional Humanitarian Fund Matters The Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean (RHPF LAC) was established in 2024, with a Country Envelope in Colombia. The Regional Humanitarian Fund provides a flexible and cost-effective way to expand funding to more local pa

Colombia at a glance: The Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund RHPF LAC

. Why the Regional Humanitarian Fund Matters The Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean (RHPF LAC) was established in 2024, with a Country Envelope in Colombia. The Regional Humanitarian Fund provides a flexible and cost-effective way to expand funding to more local pa

Venezuela | Update EU response to 7.5 M and 7.2 M earthquakes - DG ECHO Daily Map | 29/06/2026

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PC(USA) reports a small drop in membership

Religious Liberty Commission releases report, recommendations

Venezuela Earthquakes June 2026: Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team Snapshot (As of 28 June, 20:00 GMT-4)

. At the request of the Government of Venezuela, USAR teams from 28 countries, with more than 2,300 personnel and 189 search dogs, have arrived in the country to locate and extract people trapped by collapsed structures and provide initial medical support. The United Nations Office for the Coordinat

Ukraine: Remarks of Assistant-Secretary-General Martha Pobee to the Security Council on maintenance of international peace and security (New York, 29 June 2026)

Countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Türkiye . The frequency of these meetings reflects the dangerous escalation of this war and the heightened risks of further deterioration, with regional and global implications.

Military backtracks on nonmandatory flu vaccine

Situational Report - Response to Venezuela Earthquakes (February 26th, 2026)

. Highlights • Two strong earthquakes (M7.2 and M7.5) struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, affecting Caracas, La Guaira, Carabobo, Aragua and surrounding states. A state of emergency was declared as search and rescue operations continue amid widespread infrastructure damage and more than

New museum gives visitors unique view of Lincoln Memorial

Lebanon Response Plan Food Security & Agriculture Sector: At a Glance, Q1 2026

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World: L’OIM appelle à une mise en œuvre équilibrée et durable des politiques migratoires sous la Présidence irlandaise du Conseil de l’UE

. Photo : Union européenne Bruxelles, 29 juin 2026 – Alors que l’Irlande s’apprête à assumer la Présidence du Conseil de l’Union européenne (UE) à un moment décisif pour la gouvernance des migrations, l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) appelle les États membres à traduire les ré

Supreme Court rules against tighter mail-in ballot rules

Venezuelan Churches Step In as Government Earthquake Recovery Disappoints

Valentin Aguana, pastor of First Baptist Church of Petare in the metropolitan region of Caracas, was at home Wednesday preparing to leave for a 6:30 p.m. church service when he started hearing strange sounds from above his home. “It was like someone was walking on the ceiling,” he recalled. It took

Lebanon Situation Analysis: 1/6/26 - 7/6/26

. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based response strategies. T

Anguilla: The Caribbean: Response Presence and Coverage (as of June 2026)

Countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba (The Netherlands), Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba (The Netherlands), British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curaçao (The Netherlands), Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe (France), Guyana, Hai

Myanmar Crisis Situation Analysis (Period: 8/6/26 - 14/6/26)

. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitarian response across

Myanmar Situation Analysis: 8/6/26 - 14/6/26

. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitarian response across

Myanmar Situation Analysis: 1/6/26 - 7/6/26

. Executive Summary Myanmar faces a protracted humanitarian emergency characterized by widespread displacement, ongoing armed conflict, severe economic deterioration, and compounding natural disasters. The crisis demands sustained international attention and coordinated humanitarian response across