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16 March 2026, 08:15

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing another $2 million in emergency funds to support health systems in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as strikes against Iran by the US and Israeli continue amid counterstrikes across the Gulf and wider region by Tehran.

Read the full story, “Middle East crisis: UN health agency releases emergency funds for Lebanon, Iraq, Syria”, on globalissues.org

16 March 2026, 08:15

AL-AZRAQ, SYRIA, March 13 (IPS) - In the Al-Azraq camp in northern Syria, 10-year-old Abeer Al-Qaddour sits, browsing a colourful book with intense focus and curiosity. Nearby stands a bus, elegantly inscribed with the words ‘The Cultural Bus’.

Read the full story, “Syria’s Mobile Cultural Bus: Championing Cultural Justice, Delivering Art and Literature to Children of War”, on globalissues.org

16 March 2026, 08:15
Dubai contained a fire near its airport and temporarily suspended flights, while Trump claimed Iran wants to negotiate.
16 March 2026, 08:15
Iran has sought to justify its attacks on Gulf countries, hitting civilian infrastructure as well as US assets.
16 March 2026, 08:15
Oscar winner Pavel Talankin called for ‘an end to all wars’ as he received the best documentary award.
16 March 2026, 08:15
Tokyo's move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
16 March 2026, 08:15
President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.
16 March 2026, 08:15
Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.
16 March 2026, 08:15
Paul Thomas Anderson's political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four.