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Food aid only lifeline for millions in crisis-hit Afghanistan: WFP
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 23 million Afghans face acute hunger, with the World Food Programme calling food aid their only hope. Due to funding cuts, WFP warns of worsening starvation, especially in remote areas. Khaama Press reports urgent global support is needed to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.
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Trump's travel ban shatters hopes of Afghan families
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Trump's new travel ban on Afghan citizens has left families devastated, preventing reunions and sparking fear among refugees. Rights groups called it unjust and inhumane, urging a reversal as many Afghans remain stranded amid Taliban rule and uncertainty.
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Greta Thunberg among activists detained as Gaza-bound aid ship seized by I
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Greta Thunberg and other activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid ship 'Madleen' were detained by Israel in international waters. Israel claims they ignored Hamas atrocities, while rights groups call the interception illegal. The activists were shown an October 7 attack video and now face depo
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Over 1 million Afghans return from Pakistan amid deportation drive: UNHCR
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 1 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan since October 2023, facing hardships like poor shelter, jobs, and services. UNHCR and WFP are helping returnees, while many report mistreatment by Pakistani police. Pakistan plans to deport 3 million Afghan migrants this year.
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IDF intercepts Gaza Flotilla 'Madleen'; Hamas labels it state terrorism
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza Freedom Flotilla ship 'Madleen', carrying Greta Thunberg and activists, stopping it from reaching Gaza. Hamas called the action "state terrorism." Israel said aid should come through official channels and described the flotilla as a media stunt, not a r
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UAE, WHO launch humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition among women
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As part of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works has launched a humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition among children and women in Socotra Island in Yemen.
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North Sikkim landslide: Air Force rescues 33 people, including 2 US nation
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement, the Indian Air Force said, "In response to the devastating landslides in Sikkim, Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters rapidly launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Ops -- dropping relief supplies, inserting NDRF teams, and evacuating 33 stranded individuals, incl
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Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla writes to PM Modi, demands "No war zone an
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"I earnestly appeal to the Government of India to initiate steps for NO WAR ZONE and protected status to Sri Harmandir Sahib, under a framework that ensures: Permanent, non-political, high-level security for the shrine like Vatican City. International recognition and protection under huma
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Assam Rifles continues flood relief efforts on the third day of Operation
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On the third consecutive day of Operation JALRAHAT-II, troops of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles continued their flood rescue and humanitarian relief efforts across Imphal Valley, rescuing 944 civilians from waterlogged and inaccessible regions. The operation included the distribution of 1,
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Actor Sonu Sood prays for "happiness", "prosperity" at Lord Venkateswara t
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood visited Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala to offer prayers on Monday morning.
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Security personnel rescue people stranded in floods in Northeastern states
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that a critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission was launched by the Indian Air Force, Central Armed Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Government Forces in the Northeastern states due to rain-induced floods
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Indian Air Force rescues 14 stranded individuals in flood-hit Arunachal Pr
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation early this morning, rescuing 14 individuals stranded in the flooded Bomjir River in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley.
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