Today's News
First UN mission to Syria’s Sweida
A United Nations assessment team has reached Syria’s southern Sweida province for the first time, following recent escalations. The mission aims to evaluate the humanitarian situation and civilian needs on the ground.
Humanitarian access and needs
The team is coordinating with local actors to assess requirements for food, medical supplies, and shelter. Access to the region has been limited, complicating previous aid efforts.
Fresh displacement in Haiti
Escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince has triggered a new wave of internal displacement. Thousands of residents have fled their homes, seeking safety in other regions of the country.
Humanitarian response
Aid organizations are scaling up operations, providing emergency shelter and essential supplies. The security situation remains volatile, hindering consistent aid delivery.
New lightning record
The World Meteorological Organization has certified a new world record for the longest single lightning flash. The event occurred over the southern United States, covering a horizontal distance of approximately 477 miles.
Scientific significance
This record, confirmed by advanced satellite technology, provides valuable data for understanding extreme weather phenomena and improving public safety warning systems.
2. There has been a fresh wave of displacement in Haiti due to ongoing political instability and violence, with thousands of people fleeing their homes in search of safety.
3. Scientists have recorded a new lightning record in South America, with a lightning flash spanning over 440 miles – the longest ever recorded. This discovery could help improve weather forecasting and disaster preparedness efforts.