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UN Women warns of urgent aid for Afghan women, girls returning from Iran a
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UN Women has warned that Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan face urgent humanitarian needs, including shelter, healthcare, and education. Khaama Press reported that aid cuts are worsening poverty, violence, and restrictions, with officials calling for greater internation
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UN Chief calls Israel's move to take control of Gaza "dangerous escalation
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN chief reiterated his call for a permanent ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access, and the immediate release of all hostages. He also stressed that "there will be no sustainable solution to this conflict without an end to this unlawful occupation and the achievement of a viable two-S
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Air Force continues HADR operation in Uttarakhand; 123 civilians rescued
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian Air Force continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation on Friday in Uttarakhand after the devastating floods hit Dharali and Harsili.
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UAE condemns in strongest terms Israeli government's decision to occupy Ga
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the UAE called on the international community, the United Nations, and the UN Security Council to fulfill their responsibilities and put an end to such illegal practices in contravention of international law. The Ministry reaffirmed t
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UAE expands lifesaving support to Gaza with 66th relief airdrop
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The UAE today carried out its 66th humanitarian airdrop over the Gaza Strip as part of its "Birds of Goodness" initiative under the wider Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
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Germany halts export of "military equipment" to Israel for use in Gaza
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The German government has announced that it will suspend all military equipment exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, citing growing humanitarian concerns and increasing ambiguity around Israel's military objectives in the ongoing conflict.
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Israeli cabinet approves plan to occupy Gaza City
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As per The Times of Israel, Israel will provide humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside of combat zones, the PMO said in a statement on what it says was the decision by the cabinet to back Netanyahu's "proposal to defeat Hamas."
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UAE carries out 65th airdrop of aid under 'Birds of Goodness' operation, d
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The UAE continues its humanitarian mission in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
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Gaza aid distribution is "orchestrated killing", says MSF
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned Israel's militarised aid distribution in Gaza, calling it "orchestrated killing" and "dehumanisation." MSF said civilians, including children, are being shot while collecting food. Over 1,380 people were injured and 28 killed near aid sites control
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UNHCR urges Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee deportations over rights conce
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UNHCR has urged Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns, especially of women, children, and the ill, could violate human rights. It called for exemptions and urged a humanitarian approach as deportations are set to begin from September 1, 2025.
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Army ramps up HADR Operations in cloudburst-hit Dharali region
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Army, in close coordination with other authorities, continues to intensify Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the cloudburst-affected area of Dharali, near Harsil in Uttarakhand.
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Pakistan to begin deportation of Afghan refugees with expired residency ca
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The decision was finalised during a high-level meeting held earlier this week, with officials citing rising security concerns and mounting pressure on national resources as the key drivers behind the move.
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