Two missile strikes on King Khalid International Airport forced diplomats to shelter in place and delayed dozens of flights, as Yemen’s government claimed progress in its Red Sea counter-offensive. Houthi forces said they were holding their ground. #HouthiAttacks #SaudiArabia #MissileStrikes
Bassam al-Hassan is being sheltered in return for information - including about abducted US reporter Austin Tice. #CrimesAgainstHumanity #SyrianCivilWar #JusticeForTice
Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information. #Syria #CrimesAgainstHumanity #AustinTice
The author wrote that October 7 should never be forgotten, describing the Hamas-led attack as involving mass killings of civilians, hostage-taking, attacks on homes and shelters, sexual violence, mutilation and desecration, looting, and indiscriminate rocket fire. The author said the hostages were free, but that justice and security remained unresolved.
The post said the EU continued to support communities affected by the earthquake that hit Colombia on 10 August. It reported that two EU-funded flights had landed in Bogotá carrying more than 20 tonnes of essential shelter supplies, and said affected Colombians were not alone and had Europe’s support. https://t.co/rWKQP9Fzez #Colombia #Terremoto #AyudaHumanitaria #CO #EU (translated)
The author wrote that explosions began around them while they were having breakfast with teachers from Kyiv schools. Their “Women Who Teach the Future” event had started at 11 a.m. in an underground cafe chosen as a shelter, the author said, adding that this was how events were planned in Kyiv at the time. https://t.co/AJfzc7fYmk #Kyiv #Teachers #WomenWhoTeach #UA
⚡️BREAKING: russia dropped four guided bombs on central Sumy, striking a school during classes and damaging nearby homes. Children and teachers sheltered; 100 people were evacuated. 2 people were killed and 6 injured, including three children. #Ukraine #russiaisaterroriststate
The bomber went down near Krasnoyarovo shortly after taking off from the Ukrainka air base, which Russia had used to shelter surviving strategic bombers after Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb destroyed or damaged more than 40 aircraft at Russian airfields in June 2025. #Tu95Crash #RussiaMilitary #AviationAccident
Days of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede. #BangkokFloods #ExtremeWeather #HeavyRain
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 26 SEPTEMBER 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. DR CONGO — Ebola outbreak expands to two additional health zones Importance: 10/10 (Critical) WHO reported that the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has expanded to Bulu in Sud Ubangi and Dungu in Haut-Uélé, bringing the total to 63 affected health zones across seven provinces. As of 23 September, DRC had reported 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths; the geographic expansion increases cross-border transmission risk. Source: https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON618 2. ETHIOPIA — Heavy fighting continues in the north Fighting involving federal and Tigrayan forces has intensified, disrupting communications and raising concerns that the renewed conflict could spread beyond Tigray. Ethiopia's president has also accused unspecified external actors of interference as the 2022 peace framework comes under severe strain. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ethiopian-president-warns-of-interference-amid-renewed-tigray-fighting/ 3. SUDAN–CHAD — Sudanese refugee arrivals accelerate sharply Importance: 9/10 (Very High) UNHCR says more than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have fled to eastern Chad this year, with arrivals through Adré and Tiné recently rising to more than 400 people per day — around 20 times the rate seen during previous months. Funding remains far below requirements, increasing pressure on shelter, water and protection services. Source: https://www.unhcr.ca/news/unhcr-in-its-fourth-year-sudan-conflict-drives-new-displacement-into-chad-as-funding-falls-short/ 4. DR CONGO — At least 41 killed in Lake Tanganyika boat disaster Importance: 8.5/10 (Very High) At least 41 people died after a vessel carrying roughly 100 passengers and cargo capsized on Lake Tanganyika while travelling from Kigoma, Tanzania, toward Kalemie in DRC. Forty-nine people were reported rescued while search operations continued. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/at-least-41-die-as-boat-capsizes-in-drcs-lake-tanganyika 5. ZIMBABWE–UNITED STATES — U.S. health funding set to end after talks collapse Importance: 8.5/10 (Very High) The United States is set to end health-programme funding for Zimbabwe at the end of September after negotiations over a new agreement failed, including disagreement over provisions concerning health data and biological samples. The change could affect HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programmes. Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-25/data-sharing-clause-derailed-u-s-zimbabwe-health-talks-now-all-funding-ends-this-month 6. SOUTH SUDAN — Kiir opens political dialogue ahead of December elections President Salva Kiir opened an inter-party dialogue in Juba after dissolving the transitional unity government. Elections are scheduled for 22 December and would be South Sudan's first national vote since independence, while opposition groups have raised concerns over the process, security and political conditions. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/south-sudan-kiir-opens-political-dialogue-ahead-of-december-elections/ 7. SENEGAL — First criminal charges filed over 2021–2024 political unrest Four people have become the first defendants charged in connection with violence during Senegal's political unrest between 2021 and 2024. The proceedings concern alleged unlawful confinement, abduction, torture and violence; the accused contest the allegations. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/senegal-lays-first-criminal-charges-over-political-unrest-between-2021-and-2024/ 8. ETHIOPIA–DJIBOUTI — $660 million petroleum pipeline announced Importance: 7.5/10 (High) Ethiopia, Djibouti and Dangote interests are backing a planned $660 million refined-petroleum pipeline. The 120-kilometre link between Damerjog port and Dewele is intended to lower logistics costs and strengthen fuel supply for landlocked Ethiopia. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/ethiopia-djibouti-and-dangote-to-build-660m-petroleum-pipeline/ 9. UGANDA–SOUTH SUDAN — New 400 kV cross-border electricity connection Importance: 7.5/10 (High) A planned Uganda–South Sudan power interconnection will establish roughly 299 kilometres of 400-kV double-circuit transmission infrastructure. The project is intended to connect South Sudan to the Eastern Africa Power Pool and create an export market for Uganda's surplus electricity. Source: https://www.ugandaradionetwork.net/story/new-400kv-cross-border-electricity-connection-to-serve-uganda-and-south-sudan 10. MOZAMBIQUE — Drug use rises as trafficking routes increasingly feed domestic consumption Importance: 7/10 (High) Mozambican officials say the country is increasingly becoming a consumer market as well as a transit route for illicit drugs. Government figures show drug-related hospital admissions rose 38% last year to more than 32,280, while authorities report growing concern about methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl flows. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/09/25/mozambique-faces-rising-drug-use-as-trafficking-routes-fuel-local-addiction/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #BundibugyoEbola #PublicHealth #HealthEmergency #WHO #CentralAfrica #Ethiopia #Djibouti #EthiopiaDjibouti #PetroleumPipeline #EnergyInfrastructure #FuelSecurity #Logistics #RegionalTrade #AfricanEconomy #Dangote #Tigray #NorthernEthiopia #EthiopiaConflict #ArmedConflict #SecurityCrisis #HornOfAfrica #RegionalSecurity #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #CrossBorderTrade #EnergySecurity #AfricaToday #wrldorg
Tens of millions of roubles have been allocated for repairs to shelters across Moscow districts and St Petersburg metro stations as Ukrainian drones struck another Russian refinery on Sunday, as the Kremlin's all-out war in Ukraine continues well into its fifth year. #Russia #BombShelters #UkraineWar
Terrible news from Gaza: at least 19 people died, including children, after a building sheltering displaced families collapsed. IHL is clear: humanitarian access must be allowed. This includes safe shelters, but also heavy machinery & specialised equipment to find the missing. #Gaza #HumanRights #IHL #PS #GA
As fighting intensifies in Yemen, people are being forced from their homes, with displacement spreading quickly. @eu_echo is responding fast. With € 2.8 million mobilised for Yemen & Djibouti, we will help people meet urgent needs, like health, food, shelter, & protection. https://t.co/oFw4Q7EIlS #YemenCrisis #HumanitarianAid #Displacement #YE #DJ
It's 266 square feet, nearly two hundred years old, and it was built for one job: sheltering the guards who watched the graveyard next door — because thieves kept digging up bodies and selling them. The rent is £5,000 a year. Roland takes it on the spot. #HistoricHomes #UniqueRentals #WeirdArchitecture #Nocountrycodesfound.
🇺🇳🇺🇦 Very good discussion with Prime Minister of Ukraine @KoretskyiUA on @UNDP’s work on energy and demining, and the urgent need for more shelter. Our priority is clear: help Ukrainians through another difficult winter. No one should face this winter alone. https://t.co/O1mSyEMp35 #Ukraine #EnergyAid #WinterSupport #UA #UN
How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon— Repeated large-scale bombing are not only causing human tragedy, they are also destroying the limestone habitats sheltering colonies of rock hyrax for centuries https://t.co/xGZXg9lP6L #EcologicalTragedy #IsraelWar #RockHyrax #IL #LB
The russians bombed us all night. Kyiv was exploding and burning. We were all hiding in shelters. We had already received warnings yesterday that russia was preparing a massive attack. I went to sleep in the shelter. My hotel room was not safe. Just as homes, apartments and https://t.co/vwQJ10wJ97 #Kyiv #Russia #Shelter #UA #RU
Before, together with @kmathernova, 🇱🇹Deputy FM K. Vaitiekūnas & 🇺🇦Deputy minister @d_zavgorodnii we even entered #Sumy, the drone nets above the road told us exactly how close the war is here. We came with a mission: to open an underground shelter we built together&just as https://t.co/BNb2sci8Fw #Sumy #Ukraine #Solidarity #LT #UA
