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China's Belt and Road Initiative enters new decade with digital innovation focus

Posted on 20 October 2023

On October 17 and 18 China hosted the third edition forum of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It brought together world leaders to celebrate the initiative's 10th anniversary, and to announce future…

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Displacement in DRC heightened after escalation of violence

Posted on 20 October 2023

UNHCR have announced that 90,000 people in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been forced to flee their homes since the beginning of this month.

This…

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National Disaster Awareness Week commences in Fiji

Posted on 20 October 2023

This week is National Disaster Awareness Week (NDAW), with this year's theme being "Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future".

An issue particularly relevant for the Pacific, the region is acknowledging the week through…

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NZ Government announces $5 million in funding for Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank

Posted on 20 October 2023

On Tuesday, the New Zealand Government announced they would be providing $5 million to support and address urgent humanitarian needs in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. Half of the funding will…

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International humanitarian response needed to protect civilian populations in Israel and Gaza

Posted on 13 October 2023

The Council for International Development (CID) Aotearoa New Zealand, the peak body for the New Zealand international aid and humanitarian sector, is deeply concerned by recent developments in Israel and Gaza.

CID…

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Global food insecurity expected to worsen with El Niño conditions

Posted on 12 October 2023

A report released by Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has forecasted that the strong El Niño weather patterns coming into force this year will drive high levels of food…

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Declaration of drought in Tonga

Posted on 12 October 2023

Tonga Meteorological Service has revealed parts of the nation are in drought. In their latest report, it was announced that Tongatapu and ‘Eau are currently in drought, with alerts and warnings in…

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Urgent humanitarian assistance required following Afghanistan earthquake

Posted on 12 October 2023

On October 8, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Northwestern Afghanistan, killing more than 2400 people according to the Taliban. This is now amongst the deadliest earthquakes this year globally.

The Taliban have called on international aid…

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Concerns climate change will heighten food insecurity in Southeast Asia

Posted on 12 October 2023

Food insecurity in Southeast Asia is not a new issue, but with the threat of climate change becoming more imminent, many people within the region are increasingly concerned this insecurity will be…

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Calls for international solidarity and assistance as violence escalates in Israel and Gaza

Posted on 12 October 2023

On October 7 an attack on Israel ensued from the militant group Hamas, killing 900 people and wounding hundreds more. Israel retaliated with air strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 700 and wounding…

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