Afghanistan aid cuts suspend food distributions during wasting season
WFP says selected Afghan food distributions will be suspended through October as child malnutrition worsens, supply gaps grow and agencies lose operating capacity.
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Lebanon races to repair schools before September 2026
A June assessment found 340 Lebanese schools damaged or destroyed. UNICEF says at least 100,000 children could lack classrooms when the 2026-27 year begins.
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Antigua and Barbuda advances higher airport charge for international passengers
Antigua and Barbuda’s Senate passed a bill raising the international airport charge from US$40 to US$50, but no start date or enactment has been confirmed.
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What SADC Leaders Could Decide at Durban Summit on Trade and Minerals
SADC leaders are due in Durban on August 17 after ministerial talks focused on infrastructure, critical minerals, trade, food security and regional financing.
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Maldives repaid major debts but reserves remain under pressure
Maldives met major April obligations, but reserves fell to $717.9 million, leaving about $1 billion in external debt service still due in 2026.
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South Korea’s Fake-News Law Takes Effect, Testing Press Safeguards
South Korea’s July 7 law allows conditional damages and fines over harmful false information while requiring large platforms to add reporting and transparency systems.
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Haiti’s August Election Timetable Is No Longer Achievable
CARICOM told the U.N. Security Council that Haiti’s August election timetable cannot be met, with registration delayed and security unresolved in key departments.
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Congo Ebola outbreak expands to sixth province as response strains
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reached a sixth province as conflict, hunger, poor roads and health-worker stoppages complicate containment.
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FIFA’s withdrawn World Cup investment plan leaves a governance fight
FIFA withdrew its proposed World Cup investment structure, but disputes over commercial control, transparency and football’s development money remain unresolved.
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Qatar-backed Doha statement urges halt to attacks on Afghan cities
A multinational Doha statement urged renewed Afghan negotiations, a comprehensive ceasefire and an immediate end to attacks on cities amid mounting civilian harm.
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UN warns Gaza access restrictions are endangering civilians and aid
A July U.N. warning and satellite imagery show expanding Gaza access restrictions are shrinking civilian space, driving displacement and complicating aid delivery.
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Lebanon Detains Assad-Era General as Syria Seeks His Handover
Lebanon detained former Syrian Maj. Gen. Adel Issa over alleged crimes. Beirut is reviewing Syria’s charge sheet before deciding whether to transfer him.
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Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Reaches Deeper Into Russia’s Oil Industry
A reported Ukrainian drone strike hit the Salavat industrial zone, highlighting Kyiv’s campaign against Russian fuel infrastructure and its limits.
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EU legal-migration rules change as Talent Pool is built
Revised EU permit rules now simplify applications and add worker protections, while the voluntary Talent Pool remains under construction until at least 2027.
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Zambia Count Suspended as Opposition Claims Victory Before Official Result
Zambia halted presidential vote counting over reported violence and stolen ballot papers as opposition leader Brian Mundubile claimed victory before an official result.
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The EU’s AI rulebook changed again. Here is what companies must follow now
The EU’s AI calendar is now staggered: transparency duties apply, while some high-risk compliance deadlines move to 2027 and 2028.
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B.C. wildfire response shifts to controlled access as evacuations continue
Highway 97 has reopened for limited daytime through traffic while evacuation orders and alerts remain active after the Bald Range wildfire displaced more than 20,000 people.
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U.N. Assembly Renews Volker Türk as Rights Chief
The General Assembly approved Volker Türk’s second four-year term as U.N. high commissioner for human rights after rejecting a Russian proposal for a shorter appointment.
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WHO: Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak passes 2,100 cases in Congo
The WHO reported 2,124 confirmed cases and 828 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of July 15, while a U.S. humanitarian worker was treated in Germany.
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Ugandan statesman enters race to become next U.N. chief
A Ugandan statesman entered the contest to succeed António Guterres as U.N. secretary-general, expanding a field reported to include seven candidates.
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Car Bomb Injures Two Guards in Colombia After President Takes Office
Two security guards suffered minor injuries when a car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on Aug. 8, one day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.
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Australia and Vanuatu Sign Pact Expanding Canberra’s Pacific Role
Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal agreement, giving Canberra a consultation role over third-party investment in Vanuatu’s critical infrastructure.