News & Reports

Severe floods in Gaza province have caused significant damage, affecting agriculture, education, and infrastructure, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

A new study by the Policy Studies Institute warns that Addis Ababa is struggling to deliver basic public services due to an over-centralized system and a demoralized workforce facing low pay and lack of decision-making power.

Japan has issued warnings about potential avalanches due to heavy snowfall, which has already resulted in 35 deaths. Travelers are advised to exercise caution in affected areas.

Two days of a ‘dead city’ have been observed in Mambasa, Ituri following the assassination of a local businessman. This indicates a period of civil unrest and security concerns in the area.

A developing tropical storm system is forecast to affect parts of the Philippines in the coming days, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and hazardous sea conditions. Weather authorities have issued wind and rainfall warnings in several regions, with an increased risk of localized flooding, landslides and transport disruption, particularly in coastal and mountainous areas. Further intensification and additional warnings remain possible as the system approaches. Advice : * Monitor official weather updates and local authority guidance closely * Avoid coastal activities and sea travel in affected areas * Be prepared for heavy rain, localized flooding and possible landslides * Expect transport disruptions, including ferry cancellations and flight delays * Secure accommodation plans and be ready to remain indoors during peak conditions

A strong Arctic cold blast is expected to impact the US Northeast, bringing sharply lower temperatures, dangerous wind chills, and icy conditions. The cold wave may strain power and heating demand, while travel disruptions are possible due to freezing conditions, snow and de-icing operations. Advice : * Limit time outdoors during periods of extreme cold and wind chill * Check flight, rail, and road conditions before travel * Expect delays related to de-icing, snow or icy roads * Monitor local weather and power updates, especially in remote or colder areas

Weather conditions including freezing rain and black ice have caused the suspension of outbound flight departures at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Multiple flights were unable to take off, and some services were cancelled or delayed due to icy runways and difficulties performing aircraft de-icing. Visibility and taxiway conditions remain challenging, leading to ongoing impact on air travel operations.

Two Tunisian prisoners, Hatem Al-Abid and Atef Al-Hamammi, have died in prison due to alleged violent assaults by prison guards. Their families are demanding accountability and an end to the alarming trend of custodial deaths in Tunisian prisons.

Malawi is experiencing a concerning rise in Kaposi Sarcoma, a type of cancer that is becoming an increasing health threat in the country. This highlights the growing cancer burden Malawi is facing and the need for improved healthcare infrastructure and services to address this issue.

In Acapulco, a local government official and a judicial worker were wounded in a shooting incident. Travelers should exercise caution in the area due to the ongoing violence and civil unrest.