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At a time of unprecedented demands on the humanitarian system, the Government of Belgium is stepping up to ensure that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has flexibility in deciding how the funds it provides are spent.

The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a new contribution of £10 million (US$13.1 million) from the Government of the United Kingdom to provide vital food assistance for people affected by drought in Afghanistan on Jul 31, 2018. Afghanistan is currently facing a severe drought that has affected 20 out of the country’s 34 provinces. UK funding will ensure that immediate food assistance reaches families in need in five of the worst-hit provinces.

The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. spy agencies are seeing indications that North Korea is constructing new missiles.

The paper says intelligence officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say North Korea is likely constructing at least one and possibly two missiles at a large research facility in Sanumdong.

The United States is revoking visas for Nicaraguan officials responsible for violence against anti-government protesters, saying these are just the start of what could be more sanctions.

A scientific conference titled Current challenges of human trafficking, attended by representatives of scientific and education organizations of Kyrgyzstan, was held in Bishkek on 30 July 2018, on the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Person.

Islamic State is claiming responsibility for a deadly attack on Western bicyclists Sunday in Tajikistan, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.

The UN has reiterated its call for the safety and protection of local aid workers inside Syria, who remain on the frontline in delivering life-saving assistance to millions of women, children and men in all areas.

OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger (r) and Karin Kneissl, Austrian Foreign Minister, Vienna, 30 July 2018.

OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger (r) and Karin Kneissl, Austrian Foreign Minister, Vienna, 30 July 2018.

Effective policies to combat trafficking in human beings, including the trafficking of children, must focus on both the effects and the roots of this terrible crime, OSCE senior officials said on July 30, on the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.

The wildfire burning almost unchecked in Northern California has claimed it's sixth victim.

At a news conference Sunday, Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko said the victim, who was not identified, didn't evacuate despite receiving an evacuation warning. Other victims included two children and two firefighters.