UN launches 2026 aid appeal.

The United Nations has launched its 2026 aid appeal for just half of the needed $23bn due to funding cuts, prioritizing the most desperate cases amid increased instability and conflict globally. The appeal was revised from an initial request of $47bn, as donor support dwindled, leaving millions in urgent need without assistance. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher warns of security risks in conflict zones and calls for urgent action to address the shortfall to help 135 million people facing crises in 2026.

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