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Afghans in dire need of income, jobs as humanitarian aid 'insufficient': R
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
As the Afghans continue to live a miserable life under the rule of the Taliban, lack of jobs and income has made the lives of people 'miserable' as humanitarian aid has not proven sufficient over the time.
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Germany pledges 90 million euros in aid for Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Germany on Friday announced a new aid package of 90 million euros to crisis-hit Afghanistan. This urgent assistance comes as the International Community of Red Crescent (ICRC) said that more than 24 million Afghans need immediate humanitarian aid, Tolo News reported.
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Hong Kong court finds Cardinal Joseph Zen, five others guilty over relief
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The people who have been found guilty include Zen, barrister Margaret Ng, former lawmaker Cyd Ho, scholar Hui Po-keung, singer-activist Denise Ho and Sze Ching-wee.
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India took steps to address food security in Yemen by prioritizing wheat e
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Highlighting India's humanitarian assistance to Yemen, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj on Tuesday (local time) said that New Delhi took steps to address food security in Yemen by prioritizing wheat exports.
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Norway donates 220 m Kroner for civilians in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norway in a statement has announced a donation of 220 million Norwegian Kroner to the United Nations and the World Bank. This donation is intended to boost the humanitarian efforts of these organizations in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country.
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Jaishankar assures of continued humanitarian support to Syria
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday assured his Syrian counterpart, Dr Faisal Mekdad of continued humanitarian support from India, especially in regard to medicines and artificial limbs.
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India voices concern over humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
During the UNSC Arria Formula Meeting, Counsellor Madhu Sudan, said India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country, given our position as a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Afghanistan, as well as our strong historical and civilizational
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Republicans pursuing audit of Ukraine aid from US Congress
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
This comes as the Biden administration has provided more than USD 20 billion in military assistance to Kyiv, as well as about USD 10 billion in humanitarian assistance and about USD 13 billion in economic assistance, The Hill reported.
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EU condemns Taliban ban on women from public parks and gyms
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The EU called on the Taliban to honour obligations under international law, in particular human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, and to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of all the Afghan population.
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Jeff Bezos anounces plans to give away majority of his wealth to charitabl
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Variety, in an interview with CNN, the billionaire said he plans to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes within his lifetime.
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Concerned at unfolding humanitarian situation in Afghanistan: India at UN
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
India's approach to Afghanistan will be guided by historical friendship and the special relationship with the Afghan people even though it is deeply concerned at the unfolding humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, said the Indian Envoy at the UN.
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Residents of Maidan Wardan province in Afghanistan receive aid from UN
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As Afghans continue to suffer under the Taliban's atrocious regime, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has provided cash assistance to 1,350 families in Maidan Wardak province of Afghanistan.
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