MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 March: Energy shocks deepen as strikes hit infrastructure

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The crisis in the Middle East continues, with strikes and counter-strikes reported across the region, driving civilian casualties, displacement and rising humanitarian needs. Energy infrastructure has also been affected, with reports of an oil refinery struck in Kuwait and warnings from Qatar that liquefied natural gas export capacity could fall following an attack on the Ras Laffan facility. Oil prices remain above $100 a barrel, underscoring the growing global economic impact. UN agencies warn of mounting pressure on health systems, supply chains and essential services, as they scale up emergency assistance despite access constraints. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.

A former refugee takes on a world in flight

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Barham Salih has spent much of his life crossing borders, first as a young Kurdish exile fleeing repression in Iraq, and now as the UN top official for refugees, confronting a world in which more than 117 million people have been forced from their homes.

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SweetRush Celebrates Second Year As No. 1 In L&D Staff Augmentation Services

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SweetRush celebrates its second consecutive year as eLearning Industry’s No. 1 staff augmentation company, thanks to its expertise in matching clients with top-tier L&D talent in ID, LMS support, project management, creative roles, and more. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.   Source: eLearning Industry  ​Read More 

Middle East war shockwaves ripple through Asia-Pacific fuel and supply chains

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The fallout from the war in the Middle East is rippling far beyond the Gulf, disrupting fuel supplies, shipping routes and supply chains across Asia and the Pacific, with some of the region’s most vulnerable economies already feeling the strain through rising prices, rationing and threats to jobs, food security and remittances.