Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
To celebrate, we’re revisiting the initial steps of Germany’s membership of the euro area, set to the sound of a certified banger 💶💃
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FBI Omaha Press Conference: Arrest of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
The FBI and partners announce the arrest of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre. Aguirre was wanted for allegedly leading a large international conspiracy that deploys numerous crews to the U.S. to steal millions of dollars from financial institutions in support of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) transnational gang.
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Food Prices, Ethiopia, Yemen & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (2 Oct 2026) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Central Emergency Response Fund
– Food And Agriculture Organization – Food Prices
– Ethiopia
– Ethiopia / Humanitarian
– Yemen
-DR Congo
– U.N. Mission In South Sudan / Presidential Meeting
– Haiti
– Ukraine
– Refugee Children / School
– Senior Personnel Appointment – ASG Department Of Safety And Security
– International Day Of Non-Violence
– World Space Week
– Financial Contribution
CENTRAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND
Today, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released $160 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support life-saving assistance in 12 of the world’s most underfunded humanitarian crises across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
This allocation is part of a wider push to reach 87 million people facing the most severe humanitarian crises this year.
Tom Fletcher, the Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said that today’s new funding will help us get aid to people who might otherwise be left behind. But he stressed that money alone won’t get us there. He called for leaders to exercise political will to open access, to remove obstacles and to help reach people whose lives are on the line.
Of the new allocation, $150 million will support life-saving responses in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cuba, Mali, Niger, the occupied Palestinian territory, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Yemen.
Five of the crises, that includes Afghanistan, the OPT, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen, are among the 10 places where Mr. Fletcher has called for urgent diplomatic action to secure humanitarian access to unlock assistance for 11 million of the 87 million people prioritized for support this year.
The allocation also includes $10 million to address the urgent needs of people with disabilities in the 12 crises and make humanitarian assistance more accessible and to make it also more inclusive.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION – FOOD PRICES
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced that the benchmark index for the world food commodity prices rose in September, driven by higher sugar, cereal and vegetable oil prices.
The FAO Price Index averaged 136 points last month, up from 1.5 per cent in August and 5.8 per cent from just a year ago. Sugar saw the sharpest rise, with 6.1 per cent to its highest level since April 2025, as global supplies are expected to tighten.
Cereal prices were up 5.1 per cent on the month, and wheat reached its highest level since August 2023, largely because of logistical constraints in the Black Sea region. Maize hit a three-year high, as supplies tightened and uncertainty continued over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
ETHIOPIA
The U.N. is concerned by rising tensions among countries in the Horn of Africa at a time when unity, dialogue and cooperation are urgently needed to support peace and stability in the region.
The Secretary-General calls on all States to exercise restraint, refrain from any actions that would further enflame tensions and commit to resolving their differences though dialogue.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-10-02
Leaving the gang life in South Sudan
Source: United Nations (video statements)
In remote South Sudan, the UN peace operation (UNMISS) is helping young people leave gangs and rebuild their lives through new initiatives.
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4 Things Happening in Europe Right Now
Source: European Commission (video statements)
From the Western Balkans to transport, migration and emergency response, here are the latest EU stories you need to know.
President von der Leyen visits the Western Balkans Audiovisual Service – Western Balkans Tour
Europe moves towards a more connected transport network https://youtube.com/shorts/LIUuE0Wmuug?si=JaQjvY8GWxC2YFw1
New steps on migration and border security EU has more control over illegal migration than in a decade
A new EU communication system for emergency teams : https://youtube.com/shorts/Kwj1F9AIY0A?si=xIjVcDHhw9fAr65J
Turning 18? Find out more about DiscoverEU applications here : https://youth.europa.eu/discovereu_en
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SDG Chat launched to empower global engagement on sustainable development
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Recent weeks, including at the opening of the UN General Assembly, have seen intensifying debates about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
How do we make sure that it is powered for good and in the service of humanity? One such AI tool – the SDG Chat – has just been launched to make reliable sustainable development information more accessible to people around the world. This innovative platform offers a wealth of trusted data and resources produced by UN DESA on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its goal: help accelerate action towards their delivery.
Learn more: https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/feature/october-2026/new-sdg-chat-launched-empower-global-engagement-sustainable
Strengthening Tribal and Non-Tribal Collaboration to Address Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
Third in a three-part Tribal Elder Justice webinar series, this webinar features a panel of Tribal and non-Tribal law enforcement representatives for an in-depth discussion on recognizing and responding to elder abuse in Tribal communities. This webinar is designed to enhance collaboration among law enforcement, adult protective services, and other agencies to improve relationships and develop a coordinated response. Key topics include building strong community partnerships, forming multidisciplinary teams, and establishing Tribal Elder Protection Teams. The webinar also explores strategies for working with jurisdictional challenges and fostering a united effort to address Elders across Tribal and non-Tribal boundaries.
Host: Talitha Guinn-Shaver
Presenters: Judith Kozlowski, Independent Elder Justice Consultant, Elder Justice Advisor, International Association for Indigenous Aging, and Senior Fellow, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, and Peggy Jo Archer, Director of Elder Justice Projects, International Association for Indigenous Aging
Recognizing and Addressing Elder Abuse in Tribal Communities
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
First in a three-part Tribal Elder Justice webinar series, this webinar shares examples of unique prevention strategies, interventions, and implications of elder abuse specific to Tribal communities. From Tribal Elder Protection Teams to community-driven responses and prosecution, this webinar explores ways to address elder abuse effectively in Tribal communities.
Host: Talitha Guinn-Shaver
Presenter: Margaret Carson, Adult Protective Services Program Manager, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Elder Justice Advisor, International Association for Indigenous Aging, Judith Kozlowski, Independent Elder Justice Consultant, Elder Justice Advisor, International Association for Indigenous Aging, and Senior Fellow, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement
National MDT Survey and Listening Sessions Report Out and Request for Feedback
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
This webinar discusses the findings from the 2025 National Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Listening Sessions and the 2025 National Elder Abuse MDT Survey. Key takeaways from both reports are presented, with real-time audience feedback on the findings. In addition to highlighting MDT needs, the webinar discusses promising practices and novel ideas that teams currently employ to meet their clients’ unique needs.
Presenter: Talitha Guinn-Shaver
How MDTs Can Better Respond to AI Enhanced Fraud
Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
Financial exploitation of older adults is evolving fast. Scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to clone voices, spoof family members, and stage realistic fraud schemes. This webinar highlights recent scam trends and explores how MDTs can best respond to these crimes in a coordinated, thoughtful manner while working with older adults, utilizing trauma-informed and person-centered best practices. The webinar also covers how this work can be time consuming and emotionally and morally draining, and how to work through these challenges with your team when they occur.
Host: Talitha Guinn-Shaver
Moderator: MT Connolly, RISE Collaborative, Inc.
Presenters: Rebecca L. Keithley, Assistant Section Chief, Criminal Division, Financial Crimes Section, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Roberto Mascio, Director, FINRA Investor Education Foundation, and Kim Camacho, Deputy Director, Center for Victim Service Professionals, National Center for Victims of Crime