Mongolia’s parliament approved MNT 4.8 billion (about US$1.3m) to the World Bank’s IDA, supporting poverty reduction in 78 low-income countries.

WHO renews support for Pakistan’s childhood cancer medicines via the Global Platform, aiming to raise survival rates by strengthening hospital readiness.

IWMI and Farm Africa expand solar-powered irrigation in Ethiopia under Sida-funded NSSID, combining pumps with soil and water practices.

Ireland confirms a charter flight removed 24 Romanian nationals on criminality grounds, bringing EU Free Movement Directive removals to 148 in 2026.

AfDB, UNIDO and GEF launch $60m GEM programme for circular electronics across 16 countries, including nine African nations in phase one.

African Development Bank highlights Africa’s biodiversity “paradox” and says it will support nature-positive growth solutions ahead of CBD COP17 in Armenia.

MDB heads met in Manila to coordinate systemwide financing and greater impact amid conflict, debt, inflation and disasters, chaired by ADB.

Ireland begins 2026 Eco-Scheme advance payments worth €203.105m to 106,913 farmers, with a 75% rate and county-level rollout details.

Maryland announces $4.7M in EARN grants to train 1,700+ workers and connect nearly 600 to in-demand jobs across tech, skilled trades, and healthcare.

WFP receives US$182M+ from USDA for emergency food and nutrition in DR Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, plus school meals in Cambodia.

WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Committee outlines renewed priorities for health security, AMR, NCDs and ageing, climate, and reaching the unreached.

WFP says funding shortages cut Gaza food assistance by about one-third, affecting 500,000 people, as winter nears and critical funding gaps persist.