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Sudan
Famine Expands in War-Torn Area
According to a new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report, more than 21 million people across Sudan are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, the largest such crisis in the world. Famine conditions are ongoing in El Fasher in North Darfur and Kadugli in South Kordofan, where families are trapped and surviving on leaves, animal feed, and grass. Around 375,000 people nationwide are facing “catastrophic” levels of hunger, meaning they are on the brink of starvation. Following the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia’s takeover of El Fasher last week after more than 500 days of siege, the city remains sealed off, with food, medicine, and relief supplies blocked. The UN described the situation as “catastrophic for civilians who are caught between frontlines, cut off from assistance, and facing hunger on a massive scale,” and urged an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, and unimpeded humanitarian access.
This map depicts the current assessments of acute food insecurity in Sudan, with the urban settlements of El Fasher and Kadugli now classified at IPC Phase 5, Famine with Reasonable Evidence. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Relief Web
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Nepal
Avalanche Kills 7 Climbers
An avalanche on Nepal’s Yalung Ri Mountain killed at least seven climbers after days of heavy snow linked to Cyclone Montha. The base camp, at around 16,000 feet (4,900 meters), was hit as a team acclimatized for a planned attempt on nearby Dolma Khang Mountain, at 20,774 feet (6,332 meters). Officials said five foreigners and two Nepali guides died, and reports named victims from Italy, France, Germany, and Canada. Rescue crews airlifted several injured climbers to Kathmandu and searched for others despite low clouds and fresh snow. Poor weather delayed helicopters and forced teams to reach the site on foot, leaving survivors stranded for hours. Authorities noted that recent heavy snowfall is a common warning sign for avalanches.
This map depicts the location of the mountain Yalung Ri in Nepal where an avalanche killed at least seven people. Click on the map to learn more.
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Egypt
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens
Egypt has opened the Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion project just 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the Giza Pyramids, that narrates more than 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. This long-awaited landmark took two decades to construct, deliberately paying homage to Egypt’s cultural heritage. Its design echoes the geometry of a pyramid, and its northern and southern walls are aligned with the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The main attractions include the 3,200-year-old statue of King Ramses II, the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures, and a 4,500-year-old boat belonging to Khufu, the pharaoh renowned for building the Great Pyramid of Giza. Tourism is a major portion of Egypt’s economy with a record 15.7 million tourists visiting Egypt in 2024, contributing to roughly eight percent of the country’s gross domestic product.
This map depicts the location of the newly-opened Grand Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids of Giza. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Before the completion of the Panama Canal in 1914, which strait was an important sailing route linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
A: Strait of Magellan
Lying entirely within Chilean territorial waters, except for its easternmost extremity, touched by Argentina, the Strait of Magellan is 350 miles (560 km) long and 2–20 miles (3–32 km) wide. This navigable sea route separates the mainland from Tierra del Fuego and other islands south of the continent. It is considered a challenging route to navigate due to the inhospitable climate and the narrowness of the passage. The first European to navigate the strait was Ferdinand Magellan (Fernão de Magalhães), a Portuguese maritime explorer sailing for Spain, who discovered the strait in 1520 during the first successful attempt at circumnavigating Earth. The strait was an important sailing-ship route before 1914 and the completion of the Panama Canal, which shortened the Atlantic-Pacific passage by several thousand miles.
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Q: At an altitude of over 3350 feet (1021 m), which city is the highest-elevated capital in Europe?
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