The severe lack of clean drinking water and sanitation is a big concern particularly in an area where cholera is endemic.
The U.N.'s humanitarian response to devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan is severely impeded by an inability to reach hundreds of remote villages, prompting fears of a rising death toll and a potential cholera outbreak as winter approaches.
Shannon O’Hara, head of strategy and coordination for the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan, issued a stark warning on Monday, emphasizing the urgent need for a flexible and rapid response.
Escalating attacks pose an 'unacceptable level of risk' for medical workers as Israeli tanks advance near health facilities.
Among the cuts: USAID, $3.2 billion; international organizations, $521 million; democracy fund, $322 million.
As leaders gathered, progress along climate and financial fronts contrasted with grim reports on rights and violence.
A U.S. diplomat defended the veto, saying the resolution failed to condemn Hamas or recognize Israel's right to self-defense.
The latest escalation came with Committee to Protect Journalists demanding regulators stop targeting broadcasters.
Leaders used the high-profile ceremony in European Parliament to signal their efforts to deal with the cost of living.
The snapback mechanism formally terminates the deal aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Escalating attacks pose an 'unacceptable level of risk' for medical workers as Israeli tanks advance near health facilities.
