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For three years, ceasefires have been ignored and we have descended back into disruption. Now there is a credible plan for peace on the table Freedom, peace and justice. Three words that united the Sudanese people and became the banner under which 30 years of dictatorship was brought to an end. An era of corruption, religious extremism, repression and conflict was over. I did not think that seven years on from the glorious December revolution, our nation would be on the edge of irreversible collapse. Three years of senseless violence have pushed Sudan to the brink. The country is engulfed in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced. And for what? Continue reading...

For three years, ceasefires have been ignored and we have descended back into disruption. Now there is a credible plan for peace on the table Freedom, peace and justice. Three words that united the Sudanese people and became the banner under which 30 years of dictatorship was brought to an end. An era of corruption, religious extremism, repression and conflict was over. I did not think that seven years on from the glorious December revolution, our nation would be on the edge of irreversible collapse. Three years of senseless violence have pushed Sudan to the brink. The country is engulfed in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced. And for what? Continue reading...

Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.

The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.

The colossal steel plants along Ukraine's side of the sea are unrestorable ruins since Russia's invasion.

Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.

The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.

A skull fragment found in a tray of unsorted fossils collected more than a century ago leads to discovery Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A prehistoric fossil, hiding in plain sight in museum storage for more than a century, has revealed that giant echidnas once roamed Victoria. The Owen’s giant echidna, Megalibgwilia owenii, lived during the Pleistocene, a geological epoch that began 2.5m years ago. It grew to about 1 metre long and weighed up to 15kg – about twice the size of Australia’s modern echidnas. Continue reading...

Luba Grigorovitch, one of four MPs promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, says she has ‘no regrets’ over friendship with former CFMEU boss Luba Grigorovitch, one of four Victorian Labor MPs promoted to cabinet, says she has “no regrets” about her past friendship with disgraced construction union leader John Setka, despite the opposition labelling her appointment “appalling”. The Victorian Labor caucus met on Tuesday and voted to elevate Grigorovitch, the member for Kororoit, along with Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke, Eureka MP Michaela Settle and Box Hill MP Paul Hamer, to cabinet. Continue reading...

Burundi nominated former Senegal president Macky Sall for UN chief, but Africa's backing for him has fractured. AU procedural disputes and regional politics have scuppered a united endorsement.

China's property developer giant has become its also its most indebted and defaulted on most of its liabilities and payments in 2021. Founder Hui Ka Yan "pleaded guilty and expressed remorse," the court said.

The Liberal Party's two by-election wins secured a majority in Canada's parliament, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support.

Lebanese and Israeli envoys meet in Washington on Tuesday for the first face-to-face talks in decades between representatives of the two countries, mediated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has warned it will not abide by any agreements that may result from the talks, describing them as "futile".

Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Trucking operators say their costs have doubled in a vast country reliant on the industry to deliver goods.

Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

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Country: Sudan Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Please refer to the attached files. Sudan: the human cost of three years of war Port Sudan (ICRC) – Three years since the start of the armed conflict in Sudan, thousands of families are searching for loved ones they have become separated from while fleeing the fighting. The number of missing persons cases recorded by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan has reached over 11,000, with an increase of more than 40% in the past year alone. Figures such as these illustrate the human cost of prolonged conflicts. More than 11 million people have been displaced – some repeatedly – by shifting front lines. Of these, four million have fled the country entirely, seeking safety abroad. With many communication netwo…

Country: Sudan Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Port Sudan (ICRC) – Three years since the start of the armed conflict in Sudan, thousands of families are searching for loved ones they have become separated from while fleeing the fighting. Le nombre de dossiers de personnes disparues enregistrés par le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) au Soudan a dépassé les 11 000 cas, avec une augmentation de plus de 40% rien que l’année dernière. De tels chiffres illustrent de manière frappante le coût humain des conflits prolongés. Le mouvement des lignes de front a provoqué le déplacement de plus de 11 millions de personnes, parfois à plusieurs reprises. Quatre millions d’entre elles ont quitté le pays, en quête de sécurité à l’étranger. Du fait de la destruction de multip…

Country: Haiti Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Acute food insecurity will remain widespread in Haiti through the end of the lean season (February-June), with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes across most of the country and Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes concentrated in the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Area (ZMPP), particularly among internally displaced persons (IDPs) and poor households affected by violence. These households face significant consumption deficits and are resorting to negative coping strategies that severely erode livelihoods, including begging, increased reliance on precarious or high-risk activities (including illicit activities), extreme reductions in essential non-food expenditures, and the accumulation of unsust…

Country: World Source: UN Development Programme Please refer to the attached file. Middle East military escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to US$299 billion, UNDP New UNDP assessment links Asia-Pacific’s reliance on imported energy and critical supply chains to rising pressure on households, small businesses, and public budgets, with 8.8 million people at risk of falling into poverty. New York, 14 April 2026 – Years of human development gains across Asia and the Pacific are under pressure as the impacts of the recent military escalation in the Middle East ripple through economies and households, despite a temporary ceasefire. As the situation remains fluid, a current preliminary analysis by UNDP examines how heightened volatility, transmitted through energy, trade, and labour markets, …

Country: Sudan Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Please refer to the attached files. Sudan: the human cost of three years of war Port Sudan (ICRC) – Three years since the start of the armed conflict in Sudan, thousands of families are searching for loved ones they have become separated from while fleeing the fighting. The number of missing persons cases recorded by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan has reached over 11,000, with an increase of more than 40% in the past year alone. Figures such as these illustrate the human cost of prolonged conflicts. More than 11 million people have been displaced – some repeatedly – by shifting front lines. Of these, four million have fled the country entirely, seeking safety abroad. With many communication netwo…

Country: Haiti Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Acute food insecurity will remain widespread in Haiti through the end of the lean season (February-June), with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes across most of the country and Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes concentrated in the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Area (ZMPP), particularly among internally displaced persons (IDPs) and poor households affected by violence. These households face significant consumption deficits and are resorting to negative coping strategies that severely erode livelihoods, including begging, increased reliance on precarious or high-risk activities (including illicit activities), extreme reductions in essential non-food expenditures, and the accumulation of unsust…

Country: Sudan Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Please refer to the attached files. Sudan: the human cost of three years of war Port Sudan (ICRC) – Three years since the start of the armed conflict in Sudan, thousands of families are searching for loved ones they have become separated from while fleeing the fighting. The number of missing persons cases recorded by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan has reached over 11,000, with an increase of more than 40% in the past year alone. Figures such as these illustrate the human cost of prolonged conflicts. More than 11 million people have been displaced – some repeatedly – by shifting front lines. Of these, four million have fled the country entirely, seeking safety abroad. With many communication netwo…

Country: Sudan Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Puerto Sudán (CICR) – Han pasado tres años desde el comienzo del conflicto armado en Sudán, y son miles las familias que están buscando a sus seres queridos de quienes se separaron al huir de los enfrentamientos. El Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CICR) en Sudán ha registrado 11.000 casos de personas desaparecidas, un 40 % más que el año pasado. Este tipo de cifras ilustran el costo humano de los conflictos prolongados. Más de once millones de personas han sido desplazadas –algunas varias veces– debido a que las líneas del frente van cambiando. De ellas, cuatro millones han huido del país de manera definitiva, para buscar seguridad en el exterior. Son muchas las redes de comunicación destruidas, e innumerables las famil…

Country: Sudan Source: International Committee of the Red Cross Port Sudan (ICRC) – Three years since the start of the armed conflict in Sudan, thousands of families are searching for loved ones they have become separated from while fleeing the fighting. Le nombre de dossiers de personnes disparues enregistrés par le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) au Soudan a dépassé les 11 000 cas, avec une augmentation de plus de 40% rien que l’année dernière. De tels chiffres illustrent de manière frappante le coût humain des conflits prolongés. Le mouvement des lignes de front a provoqué le déplacement de plus de 11 millions de personnes, parfois à plusieurs reprises. Quatre millions d’entre elles ont quitté le pays, en quête de sécurité à l’étranger. Du fait de la destruction de multip…

Country: Haiti Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Acute food insecurity will remain widespread in Haiti through the end of the lean season (February-June), with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes across most of the country and Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes concentrated in the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Area (ZMPP), particularly among internally displaced persons (IDPs) and poor households affected by violence. These households face significant consumption deficits and are resorting to negative coping strategies that severely erode livelihoods, including begging, increased reliance on precarious or high-risk activities (including illicit activities), extreme reductions in essential non-food expenditures, and the accumulation of unsust…

Country: Philippines Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please refer to the attached Infographic.

Country: Afghanistan Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. Highlights Trade Flows and Market Conditions: During the first week of April, national average prices for most food commodities remained broadly stable with minor week-on-week changes. However, notable fluctuations were observed at the provincial level, with some areas recording increases while others experienced declines, reflecting localized supply and availability challenges. Market conditions remain stressed due to the continued closure of border crossings with Pakistan and disruptions to imports of transit goods through Iran. These constraints continue to limit supply and contribute to price pressures, with current prices still significantly higher than in the period prior to the border closures. Imp…

Country: Mongolia Source: Government of Mongolia Please refer to the attached Map.

Country: World Source: UN Development Programme Please refer to the attached file. Middle East military escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to US$299 billion, UNDP New UNDP assessment links Asia-Pacific’s reliance on imported energy and critical supply chains to rising pressure on households, small businesses, and public budgets, with 8.8 million people at risk of falling into poverty. New York, 14 April 2026 – Years of human development gains across Asia and the Pacific are under pressure as the impacts of the recent military escalation in the Middle East ripple through economies and households, despite a temporary ceasefire. As the situation remains fluid, a current preliminary analysis by UNDP examines how heightened volatility, transmitted through energy, trade, and labour markets, …

Countries: World, Bangladesh, Chad, Colombia, Eritrea, Iraq, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, Ukraine Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Please refer to the attached file. Synopsis FAO’s approach to durable solutions to displacement situates agriculture, food security and nutrition at the heart of recovery and resilience building. Recognizing that agriculture is a key livelihoods sector for the displaced, FAO works to strengthen and restore agrifood systems so that people can produce nutritious food, earn an income and recover from crisis. Drawing on its wide ranging expertise (spanning climate resilience, crops, energy-smart agrifood systems, fisheries, forestry, land tenure, livestock and natural resource management), FAO bridges human…

Regime hopes to capitalise on deepening transatlantic split by briefing previously sidelined European countries In a move designed to increase pressure on the US to make compromises in its conflict with his country, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has been briefing European capitals on the nature of the offer Iran had been willing to make about its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and future stewardship of the strait of Hormuz during the weekend talks in Islamabad. After the inconclusive talks, Araghchi held phone briefings with the French and German foreign ministers, Jean-Noël Barrot and Johann Wadephul, as well as the Saudi, Omani and Qatari foreign ministers. Continue reading...

When the UN special rapporteur published her report Anatomy of a Genocide in March 2024, she was lionised by some and demonised by the Trump government. She describes what happened next In retrospect, arranging to interview Francesca Albanese in a cafe was not the best plan. Before we could start, the waitress wanted a photo with the Italian human rights lawyer. So did the cashier. Then the cook came out of the kitchen in his whites for a group photo. Some of the customers wanted their turn. Albanese was gracious with all comers and chatty in three languages, so the process took some time. Albanese, 49, has been getting similar rock star welcomes everywhere she goes lately, which is not the norm for unpaid UN legal experts. In other times, her job title – UN special rapporteur on the situ…

Carney’s Liberals will now be able to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties – and govern until 2029 The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government, CBC News reported. The victory will help him push through a legislative agenda he says is needed for an increasingly divided geopolitical world. Three special elections were held on Monday in Ontario and Quebec, with two in districts – known as ridings – that have long voted Liberal. Continue reading...

Amid growing evidence of fungi’s key role in ecosystems and storing carbon, mycologists seek greater recognition of the need to preserve ‘funga’ as much as flora and fauna Madagascar has long been celebrated for its remarkable wildlife, with the vast majority of its species – from ring-tailed lemurs to certain species of baobab trees – found nowhere else on the planet. But when discussing the island nation’s endemic treasures, fungi are often left out of the conversation. Yet “fungi are some of the most important things in the world”, says Anna Ralaiveloarisoa, a Malagasy scientist. “They feed 90% of terrestrial plants. Without them, there is no life on the Earth.” Continue reading...

Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.

Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.

A man has been charged with attempted murder for hurling a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.

Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.

Regime hopes to capitalise on deepening transatlantic split by briefing previously sidelined European countries In a move designed to increase pressure on the US to make compromises in its conflict with his country, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has been briefing European capitals on the nature of the offer Iran had been willing to make about its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and future stewardship of the strait of Hormuz during the weekend talks in Islamabad. After the inconclusive talks, Araghchi held phone briefings with the French and German foreign ministers, Jean-Noël Barrot and Johann Wadephul, as well as the Saudi, Omani and Qatari foreign ministers. Continue reading...

Three human rights groups are seeking to compel the release of military export permit documents from Richard Marles Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A trio of Palestinian human rights groups have launched a legal bid to force Australia’s defence minister, Richard Marles, to shed light on whether the government has approved Israel-bound export permits, which could violate international law. The groups – the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, Al-Haq and Al Mezan Center for Human Rights – will attempt to subpoena arms export documents after filing an affidavit in the federal court last week. Continue reading...

Carney’s Liberals will now be able to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties – and govern until 2029 The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government, CBC News reported. The victory will help him push through a legislative agenda he says is needed for an increasingly divided geopolitical world. Three special elections were held on Monday in Ontario and Quebec, with two in districts – known as ridings – that have long voted Liberal. Continue reading...

According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election.

Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections on Monday.

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

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Country: Sudan Source: Save the Children PORT SUDAN, 14 April 2026 – At least three children on average were born into war every minute in Sudan since the conflict erupted three years ago, as widespread violence, repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the collapse of essential health services place millions of mothers and newborns at deadly risk, according to Save the Children. Analysis of new figures from Sudan’s Ministry of Health shows that around 5.6 million babies were born between April 2023 and April 2026, equivalent to more than 5,000 births per day on average, or at least 3 per minute [1]. Many of these children were born to displaced mothers in overcrowded shelters or under-resourced facilities, often without electricity, basic equipment, and a lack of skilled medical …

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DYFI? - ITime2026-04-14 04:50:38 UTC2026-04-14 04:50:38 UTC at epicenterLocation39.291°N 119.097°WDepth2.12 km (1.32 mi)

Time2026-04-14 04:52:18 UTC2026-04-14 04:52:18 UTC at epicenterLocation39.317°N 119.053°WDepth7.78 km (4.84 mi)

DYFI? - IITime2026-04-14 04:53:45 UTC2026-04-14 04:53:45 UTC at epicenterLocation39.305°N 119.061°WDepth10.45 km (6.50 mi)

Time2026-04-14 05:07:04 UTC2026-04-14 05:07:04 UTC at epicenterLocation32.627°N 104.387°WDepth9.75 km (6.06 mi)

Time2026-04-14 05:10:42 UTC2026-04-14 05:10:42 UTC at epicenterLocation39.316°N 119.072°WDepth14.26 km (8.86 mi)

Time2026-04-14 05:11:55 UTC2026-04-14 05:11:55 UTC at epicenterLocation39.307°N 119.068°WDepth6.47 km (4.02 mi)

Time2026-04-14 05:13:23 UTC2026-04-14 05:13:23 UTC at epicenterLocation39.323°N 119.039°WDepth14.84 km (9.22 mi)

Time2026-04-14 05:19:10 UTC2026-04-14 05:19:10 UTC at epicenterLocation30.955°N 103.344°WDepth5.47 km (3.40 mi)

Country: Micronesia (Federated States of) Source: Government of the Federated States of Micronesia Please refer to the attached file. On the Ground: The islands of Chuuk State are undergoing what officials are describing as severe and catastrophic damage. The situation on Weno, Tamatam, Piherarh, Onoun, Uman, Parem and Fanapanges has deteriorated into a full-blown emergency gridlock: • Critical Infrastructure Collapse: Houses from Tamatam, Piherarh, Onoun, Uman, Parem, Fanapanges, and other islands as what been seen on social medias were blown off, flooded by seawater, and bring debris into the houses. • Communications Blackout: Radio and Telephone communication to the lagoon and outer islands still in completely severed, leaving a void regarding the fate of those in the most remote and e…

ShakeMap - IV DYFI? - IVTime2026-04-14 04:45:00 UTC2026-04-14 04:45:00 UTC at epicenterLocation39.305°N 119.051°WDepth15.00 km (9.32 mi)

DYFI? - IITime2026-04-14 04:53:45 UTC2026-04-14 04:53:45 UTC at epicenterLocation39.305°N 119.061°WDepth10.45 km (6.50 mi)

Time2026-04-14 05:07:04 UTC2026-04-14 05:07:04 UTC at epicenterLocation32.627°N 104.387°WDepth9.75 km (6.06 mi)

Time2026-04-14 02:51:48 UTC2026-04-14 02:51:48 UTC at epicenterLocation49.727°N 155.766°EDepth63.67 km (39.56 mi)

PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - IIITime2026-04-14 03:04:21 UTC2026-04-14 03:04:21 UTC at epicenterLocation18.934°N 145.499°EDepth219.99 km (136.70 mi)

Time2026-04-14 02:51:48 UTC2026-04-14 02:51:48 UTC at epicenterLocation49.727°N 155.766°EDepth63.67 km (39.56 mi)

PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - IIITime2026-04-14 03:04:21 UTC2026-04-14 03:04:21 UTC at epicenterLocation18.934°N 145.499°EDepth219.99 km (136.70 mi)

Country: Ukraine Source: International Atomic Energy Agency Efforts to negotiate another ceasefire that would facilitate the repair of the main off-site power line at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are still ongoing, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. The 750 kV Dniprovska power line has been disconnected since 24 March 2026. The ZNPP is still connected to off-site power via its sole backup power line – the 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 line. It was reconnected on 5 March, following repairs carried out under the protection of the fifth local ceasefire negotiated by the IAEA. “The damages to the Dniprovska line are located over the Dnipro River, which is the frontline in this area of Ukraine,” Director General Grossi said. “Despite the complexity, both sides continue t…

Country: Kenya Source: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Kenya: at the Heart of the Regional Refugee Response As of late 2025, Kenya hosts over 860,000 refugees, a decade-high figure that underscores the country’s pivotal role in regional stability. With the majority of displaced populations settled in the Dadaab and Kakuma complexes, as well as urban centres like Nairobi and Eldoret, the demand for sustainable, long-term solutions has never been more pressing. While Acted Kenya continues to provide essential services, such as unconditional cash support, we recognise that the most effective responses are those rooted in local knowledge. Our strategy focuses on localisation in practice: shifting from a model of aid delivery to one of shared humanitarian governance. The Kenya…

Country: Sudan Source: IMPACT Initiatives Please refer to the attached file. Key messages • Three years of war have created several distinct sub-crises across Sudan, from an acute humanitarian catastrophe in Darfur and Kordofan, to fragile recovery in the central corridor, emerging threats in the southern states, and growing cumulative strain on the eastern corridor. Across all four contexts, the diversity of drivers, needs, and recovery pathways makes differentiated, locally-led area-based evidence and programming essential. • At a moment when shifting frontlines, an early lean season, and the approaching rainy season are converging to deepen needs, the humanitarian response remains critically underfunded and overstretched. In this context, sub-national near-real time monitoring, meaning…

Country: Ukraine Source: International Atomic Energy Agency Efforts to negotiate another ceasefire that would facilitate the repair of the main off-site power line at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are still ongoing, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. The 750 kV Dniprovska power line has been disconnected since 24 March 2026. The ZNPP is still connected to off-site power via its sole backup power line – the 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 line. It was reconnected on 5 March, following repairs carried out under the protection of the fifth local ceasefire negotiated by the IAEA. “The damages to the Dniprovska line are located over the Dnipro River, which is the frontline in this area of Ukraine,” Director General Grossi said. “Despite the complexity, both sides continue t…

Countries: Sudan, Chad, South Sudan Source: Concern Worldwide As the conflict in Sudan marks three years, the Irish public, through Irish Aid, has funded Concern’s work supporting nearly 400,000 people affected. This includes life-saving essentials such as healthcare, shelter, food, clean water, and child education. The Irish humanitarian organisation, with funding from Irish Aid, is supporting over 144,000 people in Sudan, while in neighbouring Chad and South Sudan, it is supporting approximately 255,000 Sudanese refugees. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is the largest in the world today; 72% of the population – 34 million people – require humanitarian assistance. The situation remains dire, fuelled by an ongoing conflict which shows little hope of resolution. The Irish government has c…

Country: Sudan Source: Save the Children PORT SUDAN, 14 April 2026 – At least three children on average were born into war every minute in Sudan since the conflict erupted three years ago, as widespread violence, repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the collapse of essential health services place millions of mothers and newborns at deadly risk, according to Save the Children. Analysis of new figures from Sudan’s Ministry of Health shows that around 5.6 million babies were born between April 2023 and April 2026, equivalent to more than 5,000 births per day on average, or at least 3 per minute [1]. Many of these children were born to displaced mothers in overcrowded shelters or under-resourced facilities, often without electricity, basic equipment, and a lack of skilled medical …

Country: World Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Chief Economist urges anticipatory policy actions to mitigate price and supply crunch for key agrifood inputs 13/04/2026 Rome – Ships carrying critical agricultural inputs should start moving through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible to ward off the risks of a dangerous spike in food price inflation later this year that could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). “The clock is ticking,” and crop calendars put poorer countries most at risk of scarce and pricey fertilizer and energy inputs, FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero said in a wide-ranging podcast published Monday with David…

Countries: World, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan Source: Mercy Corps Please refer to the attached file. Six weeks of Middle East conflict have sent economic shocks thousands of kilometers from the fighting, hitting five of the world's most vulnerable economies — Somalia, Sudan, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Myanmar. Global urea prices are up 68 percent, Brent crude peaked at 78 percent above pre-war levels, and commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen by 94 percent. The IMF, World Bank and WFP have described this as one of the largest disruptions to global energy markets in modern history, warning that rising food and fuel prices will fall hardest on low-income, import-dependent economies. The ceasefire announced on 7 April does not mean the Strait of Hormuz is o…

Country: World Sources: International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Please refer to the attached file. Washington, D.C.: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group met today as part of the coordination group they established in early April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East. At the end of their meeting, they issued the following statement: “As we noted earlier this month, the impact of the war is substantial, global, and highly asymmetric, disproportionately affecting energy importers, in particular low-income countries. The shock has led to higher oil, gas and fertilizer prices, triggering concerns about food security and job losses as well.…

Country: Ukraine Source: International Atomic Energy Agency Efforts to negotiate another ceasefire that would facilitate the repair of the main off-site power line at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are still ongoing, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. The 750 kV Dniprovska power line has been disconnected since 24 March 2026. The ZNPP is still connected to off-site power via its sole backup power line – the 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 line. It was reconnected on 5 March, following repairs carried out under the protection of the fifth local ceasefire negotiated by the IAEA. “The damages to the Dniprovska line are located over the Dnipro River, which is the frontline in this area of Ukraine,” Director General Grossi said. “Despite the complexity, both sides continue t…

Country: Kenya Source: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Kenya: at the Heart of the Regional Refugee Response As of late 2025, Kenya hosts over 860,000 refugees, a decade-high figure that underscores the country’s pivotal role in regional stability. With the majority of displaced populations settled in the Dadaab and Kakuma complexes, as well as urban centres like Nairobi and Eldoret, the demand for sustainable, long-term solutions has never been more pressing. While Acted Kenya continues to provide essential services, such as unconditional cash support, we recognise that the most effective responses are those rooted in local knowledge. Our strategy focuses on localisation in practice: shifting from a model of aid delivery to one of shared humanitarian governance. The Kenya…

On 08/04/2026, a forest fire started in India, until 13/04/2026.

On 09/04/2026, a forest fire started in India, until 13/04/2026.

On 4/14/2026 3:04:21 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mariana Islands potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:219.991km.

On 08/04/2026, a forest fire started in India, until 13/04/2026.

On 09/04/2026, a forest fire started in India, until 13/04/2026.