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Nepal estimates the cost of last week’s floods and glacier collapse at $5 billion and blames climate change; the government has appealed for rapid assistance from the United Nations climate fund, but funding remains short as wealthier nations hesitate, underscoring the inequity of climate impacts on vulnerable countries.
Israeli intelligence presented evidence to the United States and other countries alleging that 12 United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) workers were involved in attacks on Israel, leading to a pause in funding for the agency. The U.S. and other donors are seeking a credible investigation by the United Nations to determine the truth of the allegations, while acknowledging the vital role UNRWA plays in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. The situation has raised concerns about the welfare of millions of people in Gaza who rely on UNRWA for assistance, and the United Nations is planning to conduct investigations to address the allegations and ensure the continuity of UNRWA's operations.