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Russia Launches Another Major Strike on Ukraine Power Grid in Freezing Temperatures
Russia has conducted another significant attack on Ukraine's power grid as temperatures continue to drop severely. This strike exacerbates the ongoing humanitarian crisis and increases pressure on civ...
More than 50 NGOs warn Israeli bans will gravely impede aid access in Gaza
Over 50 international NGOs have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel will suspend their operations in Gaza and the West Bank from January 2, 2026. They claim this undermines huma...
Gaza genocide: By halting aid, Israel escalates its war on survival
Israeli government decisions halting operations of 37 international aid groups mark a concerning escalation in Gaza's humanitarian crisis. The new regulatory framework targets organizations supporting...
Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
The Israeli government has banned 37 international NGOs from operating in Gaza by March 1, stating that they failed to meet security and transparency standards. The decision follows an order for these...
Aid agencies warn of 'devastating' impact on Gaza after Israeli ban
Israeli authorities have announced a ban on 37 international aid organizations operating in the occupied Gaza Strip due to new stringent regulations starting January 1, 2024. This includes major group...
Aid agencies warn of 'devastating' impact on Gaza after Israeli ban
A raft of international aid organizations working in Gaza, such as Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, ActionAid and the Norwegian Refugee Council, have been banned by Israel from operating due to failure...
U.S. and Ukraine Reach Consensus on Key Issues Aimed at Ending the War
The United States and Ukraine have agreed upon critical points that aim to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. The consensus includes several strategic approaches focusing on de-escalation, humanita...
Norway immediately allocated 400 million for Ukraine: where will the money go
Norway has announced immediate financial assistance of 400 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $42 million) for Ukraine, aimed at supporting Ukrainian defense efforts and humanitarian aid. The exa...
Croatian government approves urgent aid package for Ukraine
The Croatian Government has approved an emergency assistance package aimed at supporting Ukraine's defense and humanitarian needs during the ongoing conflict....
Ukraine orders forced evacuation of 3,000 children from frontline areas as security deteriorates in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts
The Ukrainian government has mandated the evacuation of more than 3,000 children from frontline regions where security conditions have worsened. The affected areas include Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetro...
Eight countries urge Israel to allow 'permanent and dignified shelter' into Gaza as weather worsens
Ministers from Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt issued a statement urging Israel to lift restrictions and allow essential supplies into Gaza. They expressed con...
Palestinian NGOs say Israel's ban on aid groups threatens lives in Gaza
The Palestinian NGO Network criticized Israel's decision to ban humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, stating that this move endangers the lives of Palestinians. Israel instructed over 30 inte...
Israel to suspend dozens of humanitarian groups in Gaza including MSF and Oxfam
Israeli authorities announced on Tuesday that they will suspend operations of more than 37 humanitarian organizations working in the Gaza Strip, including major groups such as Doctors Without Borders ...
Israel to ban two dozen humanitarian organisations from operating in Gaza
Israeli authorities plan to suspend the operations of approximately 25 aid groups working in Gaza, including Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), due to violations of new vetting requir...
Israel to ban Medecins Sans Frontieres, aid groups from Gaza in 2026 over new vetting rules
The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs announced on Tuesday that over two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Medecins Sans Frontieres, will be banned from operating in Gaza starting January...
Israel allows just over 40 percent of aid into Gaza amid 1000 ceasefire breaches: Report
The Government Media Office of Gaza reports that Israel has breached the ceasefire agreement more than 969 times in 80 days, leading to the deaths of 418 Palestinians and injuring another 1,141. Only ...
‘We Need Something Concrete – Not Just a Piece of Paper’ – Interview With Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk
In an interview with Sven Lilienström from the Faces of Democracy initiative, Oleksandra Matviichuk, a 42-year-old recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in east...
List of Key Events on Day 395 of Russia-Ukraine War
This article provides an update on significant events from day 395 of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Detailed coverage includes military developments, diplomatic efforts, humanitaria...
US pledges US$2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding
The US has announced a commitment of $2 billion to UN humanitarian aid while President Trump's administration cuts overall foreign assistance funding and issues warnings about financial constraints. T...
EU transfers sixth Ukraine Facility tranche worth $2.7 billion to Kyiv
The European Union has transferred its sixth tranche of the Ukraine Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) facility to Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, amounting to approximately $2.7 billion. This transfer compris...
Preparations Underway in Romania for Large Logistic Hub for Ukraine
Romania is preparing to open a major logistics hub aimed at supporting Ukraine. The facility will serve as an essential center for the distribution and storage of military supplies and humanitarian ai...
Trump Admin Pushes UN Humanitarian Overhaul, Ties Aid to Diplomacy, Peacemaking
The United States Trump administration has proposed reforms at the United Nations aimed at aligning humanitarian aid with diplomatic and peacekeeping efforts. The proposal emphasizes cost efficiency a...
NGOs fear 'catastrophic impact' of new Israel registration rules
Under new Israeli regulations for NGO registration, more than a dozen groups have been rejected and must register by December 31 or face consequences. The government claims the aim is to prevent organ...
NGOs fear 'catastrophic impact' of new Israel registration rules
Recent regulations in Israel requiring NGOs to register under stricter criteria may severely affect humanitarian aid operations in Gaza and the West Bank, according to NGO workers. The December 31 dea...
EU grants Syria $722 million for recovery, humanitarian aid, von der Leyen says
The European Union has announced plans to allocate around 620 million euros ($722 million) over the next two years to support post-war recovery, bilateral assistance, and humanitarian needs in Syria. ...
Gaza no longer has famine, says global hunger monitor
According to Reuters, the Global Hunger Monitor reports that famine no longer exists in Gaza due to improved humanitarian and commercial food access after a ceasefire agreement on October 10th between...
Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing in Egypt, meets Palestinians from Gaza
American actor and humanitarian advocate Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah Crossing in Egypt on January 2, 2026, meeting with relief workers and Palestinian patients receiving medical treatment. The cr...
Israeli government ignored Doctors Without Borders’ requests to meet about registration issue
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports that Israeli authorities have repeatedly ignored their requests to meet about MSF's recent deregistration from operating in the territory. Out of 37 humanitarian ...
NPR Correspondent Reflects On A Year Of Warfare In Ukraine As Many Celebrate Christmas
An NPR correspondent stationed in Kyiv provides a perspective on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during Christmas time, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainians amid widespread destruction and consta...
PA accused of failing Palestinians at a time of genocide
A Palestinian grassroots body has criticized decisions made by the Palestinian Authority (PA), including an end to payments for prisoners' families and new election regulations. These measures are see...
Flanders commits over $290,000 to mobile libraries and translations in Ukraine
UNESCO will distribute more than $290,000 from Flanders for various Ukrainian cultural projects including mobile book services in conflict zones and arranging visits of Ukrainian writers to Brussels....
UN declares famine over in Gaza, says 'situation remains critical'
The United Nations announced on Friday that a famine in Gaza has ended due to better humanitarian aid access. However, the food crisis is still described as severe with more than 70% of the population...
Heir to Buffett Fortune Joins Ukrainian Police in Evacuation Efforts, Donates Armored Vehicles
The heir of the Buffett fortune has taken part in evacuation operations conducted by Ukraine's police special unit 'White Angel' in Kupiansk, located in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region. Addition...
Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms
A group of Labour Party Members of Parliament (MPs) have called on the British government to maintain current residency support for Hong Kong residents holding British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) stat...
Rohingya refugees hope new leaders can pave a path home
Rohingya refugees residing in squalid camps in Bangladesh have established an elected council aimed at improving living conditions and reigniting efforts for their repatriation to Myanmar....
This War-era Humanitarian Rescue Story Undercuts North Korean Propaganda
The article discusses the historical significance of the Hungnam evacuation during the Korean War as a humanitarian effort that contrasts with North Korea's propaganda narrative, suggesting that more ...
Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath Expresses Gratitude Towards India For Assistance After Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath expressed deep appreciation towards India for its rapid and extensive aid following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. In a statement, he hig...
The Silver Lining of ‘Haiti Fatigue’
An analysis suggests that the Trump administration's approach to modifying U.N. engagement in Haiti could serve as a model for addressing humanitarian crises more efficiently. By reconsidering interna...
Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 portions of Korean instant soup to Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski reports that the Holy See has received a donation of 100,000 servings of Korean instant soup from Samyang Foods. This shipment is intended for areas in Ukraine without basic ...
Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing to meet aid volunteers
On Friday, Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza to meet Red Crescent volunteers and truck drivers delivering humanitarian aid. She expressed admiration for the work...