World News in Brief: Rafah crossing reopens, gender inequality worsens global water crisis, rights defenders in Colombia

World News in Brief: Rafah crossing reopens, gender inequality worsens global water crisis, rights defenders in Colombia

The Rafah crossing into Gaza reopened on Thursday for limited movement in both directions after a 20-day suspension, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

19 March 2026 - The Rafah crossing into Gaza reopened on Thursday for limited movement in both directions after a 20-day suspension, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Af… [+3938 chars]