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Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine
The New York Times reporter Kim Barker visited a church in Lviv, Ukraine, that holds military funerals at the same time each day.…
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.…
Somalia: From Food Lines in Somalia to Clinics in Afghanistan, Hormuz Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through Global Aid Networks
What began as a geopolitical crisis in the Middle East nearly 100 days ago is increasingly becoming a food security crisis elsewhere, with UN agencies warning of rising hunger in A…
Ebola: WFP steps up food assistance to frontline workers, patients
Ituri, the epicenter of ebola, is one of the most severely food insecure hotspots in DRC in 2026, with an estimated 1,7 million people – more than a third of the population -facing…
The human security crisis emerging from the Strait of Hormuz
When discussions turn to the Strait of Hormuz, the language is almost always strategic. Analysts debate naval deployments, military deterrence, freedom of navigation and the balanc…
Aid worker Elsa Softic on Lebanon's worsening humanitarian crisis
Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight Tuesday, killing at least 11 people and trapping others, authorities said. Residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged in…
Israel and Gaza: The Threat of Further Humanitarian Catastrophe
Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian
Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova vowed to keep speaking out about the war in Ukraine after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open on Saturday.…
Truck carrying Afghan returnees from Pakistan flips on highway, killing 18
At least 10 children among the dead as a packed truck carrying families returning from Pakistan flips on major highway.…
Israeli soldiers reach Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s biggest cities
Israel’s military has advanced beyond Lebanon's Litani River for the first time since 2006.…
Afghan refugee truck crash kills 18, injures 35 in eastern Afghanistan
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban government, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, which took place at the conclusion of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, an…
The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: the threat of further humanitarian catastrophe | Editorial
Editorial: As Donald Trump looks for peace with Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government escalates elsewhere – and Europe stands by…
Five killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces advance across key Litani River
Attacks come ahead of security talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations at the Pentagon.…
Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?
Despite an apparent ceasefire, Israel's leaders continue to hint at annexation and ethnic cleansing.…
What happened to World Vision's former Gaza director Mohammed el-Halabi?
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Convicted of funneling World Vision money to Hamas, later questioned by Hamas over missing funds, Mohammed el-Halabi now insists he was the victim of ‘Israeli …
Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians
The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.…
WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity
The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to witness efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus.…
WHO Chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity
WHO Chief visits Congo to combat rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust, insecurity, and urgent humanitarian challenges.…
Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians
A Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals…
Friday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC?
In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likely Ebola is spreading rapidly in …
How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines
The growing evacuation area, along with confusion about ongoing attacks and the eventual extent of the Israeli buffer zone, has made residents fear they may never return home.…
Residents in Lebanon's south caught in the middle as fighting intensifies
New waves of missile strikes and vast advisories from the Israeli government to evacuate have left residents in Lebanon's south uncertain of where to turn.…
No feasts and no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes are still common in Gaza, where most of the population depends on aid for basic needs, according to the United Nations.…
Board of Peace official Gaza fund is empty despite pledges, source says
Since the board was set up, its fund — administered by the World Bank and endorsed by the United Nations — has received no money from donors, the source said.…
Iran war live: Israel orders mass forced displacement for all south Lebanon
The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,269 people since March 2.…
South Africa: No basis for US claim of humanitarian emergency for white people
South Africa and Afrikaners reject US claims of humanitarian crisis for white people
Around 6,000 South Africans have moved to the US since the Afrikaner programme started last year, according to the US government.…
WHO chief calls for DRC ceasefire to tackle Ebola outbreak
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns of ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’, with suspected cases at 900…
WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
GENEVA/DAKAR, May 27 - The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in order to contain an Ebola outbreak, …
DRC facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns
'Stopping this Ebola transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access,' said Tedros, the WHO chief.…
Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza
Israel claims to have killed Hamas' new military leader, Mohammed Odeh, amid ongoing violence and a fragile ceasefire in Gaza.…
WHO chief says Democratic Republic of Congo facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war
“Stopping this Ebola transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access,” said Mr Tedros. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
The LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to over 5 million children in conflict zones
The partnership, with the International Rescue Committee, is expected to touch over five million children in conflict zones over the next five years.…
Aid group Samaritan's Purse plans 50-bed Ebola unit in Congo
GENEVA, May 27 - Christian aid group Samaritan's Purse hopes to open within a week a 50-bed Ebola treatment centre in the area of the outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic o…
LEGO Foundation donates $97 million to bring play-based learning to more children in conflict zones
The LEGO Foundation has committed $97 million to expand the International Rescue Committee's programs that use play to aid learning and recovery for children in conflict zones…
Under U.S. pressure, Cuba appeals for international help
Cuba seeks urgent international assistance amid U.S. threats and a crippling energy blockade, fearing a humanitarian crisis.…
No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began in October, Israeli air strikes are still common in Gaza. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Under U.S. pressure, Cuba appeals for international help
Cuba seeks urgent international assistance amid U.S. threats and a crippling energy blockade, fearing a humanitarian crisis.…
Under US pressure, Cuba appeals for international help
Cuba is currently under a US energy blockade. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
World's humanitarian system buckling, 'no longer fit for purpose,' US-based researchers say
A new Lancet report argues the global humanitarian system needs major reform as crises around the world overwhelm current aid delivery.…
Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price
Tom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in S…
Voices: I’ve seen what aid can do. The world is making a grave mistake with cuts – and children are paying the price
Tom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in S…
Wayanad landslide: A restaurant suspends operations to cook free meals for landslide survivors
Feeding the survivors of the landslide, rescuers, and media persons covering the disaster turned out to be the priority of those at ‘Sanchari by Chef Pillai’, the soon-to-be-launch…
US missile strike kills 24 in Iran’s Lamerd, including children and teenage volleyball players
A US Precision Strike Missile hit a sports hall in Lamerd, Iran, killing at least 21 including children and volleyball players, as attribution disputes escalate.…
Live: Save the Children slams 'disappointing' debate over returning IS-linked families
Save the Children has welcomed the news that a group of Australian children and their mothers, who have been linked to Islamic State militants, could return home within days. Follo…
Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 trapped in Laos cave
Seven Laotian villagers entered a cave five days ago searching for gold and were trapped inside after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.…
Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan
Landlocked Afghanistan is struggling to access supplies as fighting with Pakistan and the Iran war disrupt key routes…
Gaza flotilla activist: Engaging with IDF was main goal, not humanitarian aid
In a Palestinian Youth Movement NYC Instagram video, Adalah co-vessel organizer Rosa Martinez said that the goals of the April and May flotillas had been misrepresented in the medi…
Activists detained by Israel arrive home
Tears and cheers have greeted the first Australian activists to return home after being detained by Israel on a mission to get aid to Gaza.…
Feds investigate Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba aid convoys: report
Hasan Piker, a controversial streamer and democratic socialist, sang praises of the communist regime following the aid trip.…
Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.…
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger
Experts say several crises combine to make the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo difficult to contain…
Number of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo passes 900 as health workers face attacks and shortages
World Health Organization says outbreak poses ‘very high’ risk for Congo, but risk of disease spreading globally remains low Congolese authorities say that suspected Ebola cases ha…
Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo top 900
Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo underscore the serious challenges authorities face — including a backlash in local communities — as they try to stem an ou…
Yemen family eats tree leaves as aid dies out
‘We have no sugar, no flour, nothing’. The nation, ravaged by civil war for over a decade, is seeing less and less humanitarian funding.…
Cuban-American lawmakers warn Cuba is closer than ever to regime change under Trump administration
Cuban-American lawmakers warn Cuba is near collapse and say the Trump administration has a window to reshape the Western Hemisphere's future.…
Royal Navy patrol ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to relieve army paratroopers
Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.…
Seven flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in UK
Activists from the flotilla have made numerous allegations of abuse and mistreatment, which the Israeli government denies.…
Yemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and locals
Reduced aid to Yemen and a domestic economic crisis see extreme suffering among the displaced at the Maryamah camp.…