October 9, 2026
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Source: US Department of JusticePlaces named: United States
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros and former First Lady Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro have been charged in a newly unsealed superseding indictment in the United States with conspiring to commit torture, narcoterrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons offenses, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. According to federal authorities, the charges follow a multi-agency […]
October 9, 2026
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Source: UN NewsPlaces named: Myanmar
Years of conflict, displacement, economic disruption, and climate shocks have caused a widespread collapse of basic services and livelihoods in Myanmar, leaving over 37 million people living in or at risk of multidimensional poverty, according to a report released Thursday by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). The assessment, titled Layers of Deprivation: Multidimensional Poverty in […]
October 9, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Sudan
Qatar Charity launched a humanitarian bridge from Doha to Sudan on Wednesday, October 7, sending 50 trucks carrying essential medicines and medical supplies to support Sudan's healthcare sector amid the country's ongoing conflict. The initiative is organized in partnership with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), and Aspetar orthopaedic and sports […]
October 9, 2026
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Source: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
ROME — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) opened its second global exhibition, "From Seeds to Foods," at Rome's historic Circo Massimo on October 8, 2026. The five-day public event features more than 300 exhibitors from over 140 countries presenting innovations spanning agricultural technology and nutrition solutions. Speaking at the opening […]
October 9, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Ethiopia
A coalition of international and regional civil society organizations has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to urgently convene a special session regarding the human rights impact of renewed armed conflict in Ethiopia. The appeal, detailed in a joint letter to UN member and observer states, follows a major resumption of […]
October 9, 2026
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Source: International Criminal Court (ICC)
Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) publicly announced on 8 October 2026 that former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is fit to stand trial, with proceedings scheduled to begin on 30 November 2026. The Chamber's decision, dated 28 September 2026, confirmed that Duterte possesses the capacity to effectively exercise his fair trial […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
The Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium has released three new publications containing updated credit risk and performance statistics to assist investors, credit rating agencies, regulators, and policymakers in evaluating emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The released statistics compile pooled data from multilateral development banks (MDBs) and development finance institutions (DFIs). The data […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Nepal
Mobile medical teams deployed to northern Nepal's Nuwakot district in September to deliver critical healthcare and psychological support to residents cut off by severe flooding that struck the region on August 26. The flooding severely impacted northern districts, including Nuwakot and Rasuwa, destroying vital roads and bridges. In one affected area, two bridges leading to […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: ReliefWebPlaces named: Gaza
One year after a ceasefire was announced, Palestinians in Gaza continue to face military strikes, severe aid shortages, and mass displacement, according to a report released by the humanitarian organization Islamic Relief. Islamic Relief reported that ongoing Israeli attacks over the past year have killed at least 1,454 Palestinians and injured more than 5,000, representing […]
October 8, 2026
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Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partner organizations launched a new global roadmap at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Global Conference to address hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia. The strategic framework, titled the Global roadmap for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy from 2026 to 2035 and beyond, aims to reduce maternal and newborn mortality linked […]