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The RSF and Arab militias are accused of killing lawyers, human rights monitors, doctors and non-Arab tribal leaders.

India has transformed DRR financing, creating a predictable mechanism for responses, mitigation, preparedness & recovery. G20 must create an enabling environment to attract private finance for DRR & make it part of core business. Need to think beyond pilots & design initiatives for scale.

A Ukrainian defence source has reportedly confirmed Kyiv's involvement in a drone attack on Moscow early Monday morning, calling the incident a “special operation” by Ukraine's military intelligence. Russia said 17 Ukrainian drones also attacked Crimea on Monday, and that neither attack resulted in casualties. Read our live blog for…

At least one person has been killed and 22 others wounded in early morning strikes on the Black Sea port

Officials say heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing over the past three days

Jeans are one of the most un-environmentally friendly garments around, but a company in Nimes, the birthplace of denim, has drawn on the town's ancient savoir-faire to develop a more sustainable manufacturing process.

A senior United Nations official says a salvage team is set to begin siphoning oil out of the decaying tanker moored off the coast of Yemen

G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group to hold 3rd meeting in Chennai (Jul 24-26). Leaders, international orgs & knowledge partners to draft communique on priority areas incl. Early Warning Sys, Disaster & Climate Resilient Infra, Financing Framework, Disaster Response Sys & Ecosystem-based Approach. Notable dignitaries to participate, communique to serve…

A new push to offer free school meals across the globe won’t end world hunger but it’s a very good start