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Armed conflicts and attacks
The UN-backed IPC officially declares a famine in the Gaza Governorate, while conditions in the North Gaza Governorate are estimated to be as severe or worse. The OHCHR states that the famine is the direct result of actions taken by the Israeli government. (The New York Times) (Financial Times) (OHCHR) (IPC)
- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/world/middleeast/famine-gaza-city-israel.html
- https://www.ft.com/content/90aaed53-027b-4eed-be93-89632f0d2ea5
- https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/08/turk-says-gaza-governorate-famine-direct-result-israeli-government-actions
- https://www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ipcinfo/docs/IPC_Gaza_Strip_Acute_Food_Insecurity_Malnutrition_July_Sept2025_Special_Snapshot.pdf
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Disasters and accidents
A part of the under construction Jianzha Yellow River Bridge collapses into the Yellow River on the border of Jainca County, Qinghai, China, killing 12 people and leaving four others missing. (CBC News)