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Following directives of UAE President, UAE announces $550 million for UN's
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a substantial pledge of US$550 million to support the UN's Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), which aims to raise US$33 billion in 2026 to support approximately 135 million people across 23 humanitarian ope
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India backs UNGA vote to renew UNRWA mandate for three years
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India backed a UN General Assembly vote to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years. The resolution passed with 151 votes in favour. UNRWA's chief praised the support, while Israel and nine other countries opposed it, citing concerns about alleged links to Hamas.
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UAE allocates USD 15 million to UNHCR for Sudan response
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates announced today the allocation of USD 15 million to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of its humanitarian response for Sudan and neighbouring countries, during the UNHCR Pledging Conference for the 2026 Global Appeal.
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Supreme Court refuses to seek Centre's response on PIL alleging 'custodial
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned a PIL (public interest litigation) plea that sought directions with regard to the alleged custodial disappearance of five Rohingya refugees to December 16, on which other matters in relation to the Rohingya, are listed.
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Trump says National Guard shooting suspect "went nuts", lashes out at "stu
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump blamed poor vetting for allowing Afghan refugee Rahmanullah Lakanwal into the country after he allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers, saying the suspect "went cuckoo" (foolish). He clashed with a reporter who insisted refugees had been screened, calling the
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Human rights body flags deepening threats to democracy, and vulnerable com
Updated : 4 months ago IST
HRCP warned that Pakistan faces rising threats to democracy, rights, and safety. It raised concerns over constitutional changes, security crackdowns, enforced disappearances, refugee deportations, minority persecution, child marriage, and climate displacement, urging urgent reforms and accou
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says 'CAA gave Hindu refugees the rights th
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Singh said the Hindu community that deserved help was ignored, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi understood their pain. He added that this is why the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was introduced.
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Over 10,000 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan, Iran in single day
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the High Commission for Addressing Migrants' Issues recorded the return of 1,763 families on Wednesday. Fitrat shared the update on his official X account.
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Israeli strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis kill 25
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier on Tuesday, the Israeli forces launched air strikes in the Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported citing Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
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Faisal Mumtaz Rathore's appointment as PoJK PM 'a scam', says political ac
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Amjad Ayub Mirza criticised the appointment of Faisal Mumtaz Rathore as PoJK's new prime minister, calling it a "scam" and alleging his involvement in a past gang rape case. Mirza warned of rising public anger, student protests, and growing instability in the region.
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UK announces drastic reduction in protection for asylum seekers, refugees
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced late on Saturday (local time) as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity for the anti-immigrant Reform UK party.
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UK plans "most far-reaching" asylum overhaul, may extend settlement wait t
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Britain plans major asylum reforms, making refugee status temporary and extending the wait for permanent settlement to 20 years. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the system is "out of control," while rights groups warn the changes will increase uncertainty and hardship for people fleeing
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