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- 1El Nino could kill nearly half a million more people, report warns●Could El Nino kill nearly half a million more people? | DW News
DW News is examining warnings that the current El Nino weather pattern could be linked to nearly half a million additional deaths worldwide. The pattern brings droughts, floods and heat extremes that strain food supplies and health systems. The report is drawing wide attention as governments and aid agencies prepare for the impacts of a strong El Nino event.
- 2FAO calls for more funding as El Niño threatens Sudan's food security●FAO urges more funding for Sudan as El Niño threatens food security in the region
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization is urging increased funding for Sudan, warning that El Niño-driven weather patterns could worsen food insecurity in the country and the wider region. Sudan is already facing a severe humanitarian crisis, and the agency says additional resources are needed to support farmers and prevent further deterioration.
- 3DR Congo Ebola emergency: Calls grow for humanitarian access▼DR Congo Ebola emergency: Calls grow for urgent humanitarian access
A new Ebola emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is prompting calls from the United Nations and humanitarian organisations for urgent access to affected communities. Aid agencies say rapid, unimpeded access is essential to contain the outbreak, treat patients and deliver supplies, amid concerns that access restrictions could allow the virus to spread further.
- 4UN agency warns 8.3 million could lose aid in funding crisis●UN agency warns funding crisis could leave 8.3 million people without aid
A UN agency has warned that a funding crisis could leave 8.3 million people without humanitarian aid. The alert, reported by Reuters, underscores growing shortfalls in international humanitarian budgets as needs rise worldwide. Aid organizations have repeatedly cautioned that reduced donor contributions force cuts to food, shelter and medical assistance for vulnerable populations. The warning adds pressure on governments and donors ahead of upcoming funding appeals.
- 5Sudan cholera cases decline as humanitarian aid scales up▼Sudan: Cholera cases decline after humanitarians step up support to contain outbreak
Cholera cases in Sudan are declining after humanitarian organisations intensified efforts to contain the outbreak. Aid agencies stepped up support including treatment and prevention measures across affected areas. The reported improvement comes as Sudan continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis, with health services strained by conflict and mass displacement.
- 6Over 800 Killed as Houthi-Saudi Fighting Resumes in Yemen●Over 800 Killed in Renewed Houthi-Saudi War in Yemen, W.H.O. Says
The World Health Organization says more than 800 people have been killed since fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces resumed in Yemen. The renewed war has drawn international alarm, with aid agencies warning of mounting civilian casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis in a country already devastated by years of conflict.
- 7Eastern Chad Faces Strain as Sudan Crisis Update Issued▼Eastern Chad: Sudan Situation – Flash Updates #57
ReliefWeb has published its 57th flash update on the Sudan situation in eastern Chad, where hundreds of thousands of people who fled the war in Sudan continue to shelter in border camps. The latest briefing tracks humanitarian needs, refugee arrivals and the response by aid agencies in a region stretched thin by the influx.
- 8No security agency probed breaches in Netanyahu aide's tool▼No Security Agency Probed Security Breaches in Tool Developed by Netanyahu Aide
Haaretz reports that no Israeli security agency ever examined security breaches involving a tool developed by an aide to Benjamin Netanyahu. The claim raises questions about oversight of sensitive software connected to the prime minister's inner circle. Commenters are discussing the apparent gap in accountability and what it means for cybersecurity governance in Israel's security establishment.
- 9Sudanese women in Tawila build livelihoods through handicrafts▼From displacement to self-reliance: Women in Sudan's Tawila turn handicraft skills into livelihoods
Displaced women in Tawila, in Sudan's war-hit North Darfur region, are turning traditional handicraft skills into a source of income, moving from aid dependence toward self-reliance. The initiative, highlighted by the UN Refugee Agency, shows how women uprooted by the conflict are supporting their families despite the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis.
- 10Pacific region reports epidemic and emerging disease alerts●Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 29 September 2026
Health authorities have issued epidemic and emerging disease alerts across the Pacific as of 29 September 2026, according to a situation update published via the humanitarian information platform ReliefWeb. The notice tracks ongoing outbreaks and newly emerging health threats in Pacific countries and territories. Such regular bulletins are closely watched by regional health agencies, governments and aid organisations coordinating disease surveillance and response efforts across the Pacific islands.
- 11Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens amid satellite images of destruction▼Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens as new satellite images show scale of destruction
Newly released satellite images show the scale of destruction across Gaza, with widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The images come as aid agencies warn the territory's humanitarian crisis is deepening, with shortages of food, water and medical supplies affecting civilians. Observers say the visual evidence underscores how extensive the devastation has become in the ongoing conflict.
- 12EU-funded civil protection exercise gathers 235 responders in Romania●EU-funded civil protection exercise brings together 235 first responders from 6 countries in Romania
A civil protection exercise funded by the EU has brought together 235 first responders from six countries in Romania. The drill, run under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, is aimed at testing cross-border coordination and emergency response capacity. Organised by the European Commission's civil protection and humanitarian aid operations department, it highlights continued EU investment in joint disaster preparedness across member and partner states.