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- 1CIA says Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Italy, Spain and France●Russia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend
The Telegraph reports, citing the CIA, that Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its operations beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics into the Mediterranean and Western Europe, raising concerns about security for NATO members on the alliance's southern flank.
- 2WHO helps Sudan rebuild its National Polio Laboratory▼WHO EMRO - WHO supports Sudan to re-establish the National Polio Laboratory
The World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office says it is supporting Sudan to re-establish its National Polio Laboratory. The facility is key for polio surveillance and testing, and its restoration follows disruption linked to the country's ongoing conflict. The announcement highlights efforts to revive essential disease-detection infrastructure so Sudan can continue monitoring for polio and responding to any outbreaks.
- 3Severe flooding hits Santa Bàrbara in Montsià, Spain●Massive flooding due to extreme rainfall in Santa Bàrbara, Montsià, Spain
Extreme rainfall has triggered massive flooding in Santa Bàrbara, a town in the Montsià region of Catalonia, Spain. Water is reported to have inundated streets and properties, with images circulating widely as locals document the impact. The event draws attention amid ongoing concerns about intense rain and flash floods affecting parts of eastern Spain.
- 4Egyptian kofta kebab recipe shared online●Egyptian Kofta kebabs recipe # recipes # recipe # KoftaRecipe # koftakebab # kebabs # food # cooking https:// easymedite
A recipe for Egyptian kofta kebabs, spiced minced meat skewers, has been published on the Mediterranean cooking site Easy Mediterranean Dishes. The recipe walks readers through preparing the traditional dish at home, and food-focused hashtags around kofta and kebabs are being used to reach home cooks looking for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean meal ideas.
- 5WHO pushes mental health support in Eastern Mediterranean emergencies▼Strengthening mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies across the Eastern Mediterranean Region
The World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office is working to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support services in emergency settings across the region. With many countries in the Middle East and North Africa facing conflicts, displacement and disasters, the effort aims to ensure psychological care is treated as a core part of emergency humanitarian response, not an afterthought.
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Authorities in eastern Spain are preparing for torrential rain and possible flooding, warning residents to stay alert as severe weather moves in. The region, vulnerable to sudden Mediterranean storms, is on standby for emergency response measures.