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Despite attacks Israel continues humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip from Karem
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Israel will continue their humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip at the Karem Shalom crossing, Director at Karem shalom crossing Ami Shaked said.
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UN mission warns of worsening food crisis in Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Since June, the HNP has been responding to the Government's request for UN-backed multi-sector support for Sri Lanka's debt and food and medicine shortages. "Governments and donor agencies have helped the humanitarian community reach over 1 million of the country's most vulnerable people wit
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Agencies call for global action to prevent famine in Horn of Africa
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Global solidarity is urgently needed to help vulnerable communities in the Horn of Africa survive a rapidly unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, driven by the longest and most severe drought in recent history that is expected to continue well into 2023.
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Afghanistan: People raise concern over humanitarian crisis as winter appro
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As the winter season is coming closer, Afghanis' concern for the humanitarian crisis and dealing with hardships with poverty have also grown.
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Afghanistan: Landslide hits Badakshan province, one killed
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
One person died in a landslide occurred in the Badakhshan province in northeastern Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan: Person tortured, killed by unidentified men
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
One person was tortured and killed by unidentified men in northern Afghanistan.
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US President Biden, German Chancellor Scholz affirm support for Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The leaders underscored the continued commitment of both US and Germany in providing Ukraine with economic, humanitarian, and security support for defending itself against Russia's aggression.
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G7 countries call for extension of grain deal
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Russia on Wednesday resumed its participation in the Black Sea grain deal, after securing guarantees from Ukraine on the non-use of the humanitarian corridor and ports designated for the export of agricultural products for military operations.
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14 million Ukrainians displaced from their homes since Russian invasion: U
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi warned the Ukrainians are about to face one of the world's harshest winters in extremely difficult circumstances. "Humanitarian organizations have dramatically scaled up their response, but much more must be done, starting with an end to this senseless war," h
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Religious leaders call for global peace at the first-ever R20 summit
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In an effort to ensure that religion works together in solving world problems for a peaceful and cooperative world, leaders of all faiths attended the event to join global efforts to solve global humanitarian problems, including poverty, COVID-19 and the ongoing Russian-Ukraine war.
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Pakistan needs USD 16 Bn to build back as losses due to flash floods cross
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Losses due to devastating floods in Pakistan have surpassed USD 30 Billion in the country as the monsoon rains have washed away roads, crops, infrastructure and bridges, killing over 1,000 people and affecting more than 33 million
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Afghans' lives have become "unbearably hard" due to rise in poverty: WFP
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan after withdrawal of US troops, the country has witnessed a surge in poverty, unemployment and extreme food insecurity. Moreover, the economic crisis wiped out jobs, salaries and livelihoods across Afghanistan.
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