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Iran war impact on shipping affecting refugee aid with freight rates soaring, UNHCR says

The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan's Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey.

Euronews

Congolese refugees return from Burundi to take advantage of improved security

Thousands of Congolese refugees in Burundi have returned home to eastern Congo after Rwandan-backed rebels withdrew from a key town

The Independent UK

Sudan refugees face temperatures rising to 50C and little food and water as they struggle to survive

IN FOCUS: Rachel Hagan speaks to victims of Sudan’s brutal conflict, who have survived rape, kidnap and extreme violence to make it to Chad. But there, water and food are starting to run low for a number of the hundreds of thousands who need help

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Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead and missing in shipwrecks in 2025, UNHCR says

The Rohingya mainly leave from huge camps in Bangladesh, where more than 1 million refugees forced to flee across the border from Myanmar's Rakhine state live in squalid conditions.

Euronews

At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea

The United Nations says at least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently

The Independent UK

1 in 3 Venezuelan Migrants in Latin America Consider Returning Home but Few Plan Immediate Move, Report Finds

Family reunification emerged as the primary motivation among those considering return but concerns about insecurity and lack of job opportunities were cited as main barriers

Latin Times

About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea

Trawler set off from Bangladesh and reportedly capsized due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding

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A Syrian man buries his wife and 4 children killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

A Syrian man has buried his wife and four of his five children after Israeli strikes hit Beirut earlier this week

The Independent UK

Sex and the City star Kristin Davis urges more empathy for Sudan

American actress Kristin Davis, known for her role as Charlotte in “Sex and the City” tells Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today about her recent trip to Sudan to mark three years since the beginning of the conflict.

Euronews

‘Every night they are bombarding’: at border crossing, some Iranians are fleeing war and some are heading home

People leaving Iran tell of impact of bombs and internet blackouts, while others are heading the other way to be closer to relatives in peril

The Guardian - UK

Iran war impact on civilians 'profound,' UNHCR chief tells Euronews

The impact for civilians across the region is "profound" and poses a "terrible humanitarian challenge," UN refugee agency chief Barham Salih told Euronews' morning show Europe Today.

Euronews

Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church

When Israeli strikes began pummelling Beirut’s southern suburbs early on Monday, Sudanese refugee Ridina Muhammad and her family had no choice but to flee home on foot, eventually reaching the only shelter that would accept them: a church.

Radio France Internationale

Ayatollah calls for Trump’s blood in revenge for sunken warship: ‘The US will bitterly regret this’

Senior Iranian cleric Abdollah Javadi Amoli said the sinking of the warship in Sri Lankan waters showed Tehran was ‘on the verge of a great test’

The Independent UK

Iran-US war could lead to the largest refugee crisis in decades, EU warns

European Union Agency for Asylum joins the UN in sharing concerns about the long term consequences of the spiralling conflict

The Independent UK

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Meghan Markle Dubbed 'Duchess Wrinkle Pants' after 'Messy' Appearance in Jordan

Meghan Markle's recent visit to Jordan with Prince Harry drew attention for her fashion choices, overshadowing their humanitarian efforts.

Radio France Internationale

NGO denounces the detention and torture of Eritrean refugees in Egypt

More than 3,000 Eritrean refugees have been detained in Egypt this year and some have reported sexual violence and torture, a human rights NGO said Monday.

The Independent UK

Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says

The new head of the U.N. refugee agency says diplomacy is the only realistic path to peace in Ukraine, as humanitarian aid runs short

The Times of India

From ambassadors to CEOs: The high-profile resignations tied to new Epstein files — check full list

New documents from Jeffrey Epstein's files are causing a stir. These papers detail years of communication linking the disgraced financier to powerful individuals worldwide. While Europe has seen swift consequences like resignations and investigations, the United States has experienced a more subdued reaction. Several prominent figures are facing scrutiny and…

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Euronews

Syria starts evacuating Al-Hol camp housing thousands linked to IS, officials say

Syrian government forces took control of the northeastern camp from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) last month.

The Independent UK

The UN says al-Hol camp population has dropped sharply as Syria moves to relocate remaining families

The U.N. refugee agency says residents are leaving Syria’s al-Hol camp in large numbers, and Syrian authorities plan to relocate those who remain

Radio France Internationale

Relentless rains and floods leave Africa reeling as UN seeks help

Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance.

The Independent UK

The first refugee to lead the U.N. refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'

The first refugee to lead the U_N_ refugee agency tells The Associated Press that the world faces a “very difficult moment in history.”

Euronews

Lifting of US sanctions on Syria could spur refugee returns, UNHCR official says

The UN refugee agency reports that altogether more than 1 million refugees and nearly 2 million internally displaced Syrians have returned to their homes since Bashar al-Assad's fall.

The Independent UK

Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in

Bushfires are deadly, they can break out in the blink of an eye and last for days in the vast desert of Mauritania

Radio France Internationale

UN to assess refugee strategy, funding at global forum

The United Nations will appraise its policies on refugees during the Global Refugee Forum opening Monday in Geneva. This move is due to an increase in armed conflict, the politicisation of asylum law and cuts to international aid.

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