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"Let Me Touch You": Gaza Women Promised Food, Money, Work In Exchange For Sexual Interactions
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis grows, women say they have been exploited by local men - some associated with aid groups - promising food, money, water, supplies or work in exchange for sexual interactions.
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"Likely To Have Humanitarian Consequences": India On Trump Hiking H-1B Visa Fee
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the H-1B visa fee hike could have a humanitarian consequences by way of disruption caused for families.
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Afghanistan Earthquakes Worsen Humanitarian Crisis As Winter Nears
Earthquakes that flattened villages in eastern Afghanistan this month destroyed homes and livestock, the only assets owned by most families, leaving survivors with almost nothing to rebuild as aid runs thin.
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"Sharing Flood Data With Pakistan On Humanitarian Grounds": Foreign Ministry
India on Friday said it has been sharing flood data with Pakistan through diplomatic channels on humanitarian ground even as the Indus Water Treaty remains suspended.
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WHO Chief Urges Israel To Stop "Catastrophe" Of People Starving To Death In Gaza
The World Health Organization chief on Friday urged Israel to stop the "catastrophe" of people starving to death in Gaza, saying at least 370 people have died from malnutrition since the war began.
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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan Amid Humanitarian Crisis
An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Afghanistan late on Thursday night, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Stop "Collective Punishment" In Gaza, Pope Leo XIV Tells Israeli President
Pope Leo XIV met Thursday with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as Israel presses ahead with a planned offensive in Gaza and the Vatican is urging an immediate ceasefire and return of hostages taken by Hamas.
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India Sends Humanitarian Aid To Afghanistan After Massive Earthquake
Following a series of earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and injuring over 2800, India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts in the region.
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Israeli Army Declares Gaza "A Dangerous Combat Zone"
The Israeli military declared Gaza City "a dangerous combat zone" on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory's largest city after almost two years of devastating war.
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Gaza at "Breaking Point": UN Food Agency After Visiting Territory
The UN's World Food Programme warned Thursday that Gaza is "at breaking point" and appealed to urgently revive its network of 200 food distribution points to prevent pockets of famine spreading.
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Pope Leo "Begs For A Permanent Ceasefire" As Israel Continues Gaza Ops
Pope Leo XIV demanded Israel stop the "collective punishment" and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza as he pleaded for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the besieged territory amid preparations by Israel for a new military offensive.
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India Issues Fresh Flood Alerts On 'Humanitarian Grounds' To Pakistan Over Tawi River Overflow
India has issued fresh alerts to Pakistan about the "high probability" of flooding in the Tawi river, with incessant rainfall in the northern states forcing the release of excess water from major dams, sources said on Wednesday.
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4 Palestinians Shot Dead By Israeli Forces While Seeking Aid In Gaza City
Israeli forces shot dead four Palestinian aid-seekers traveling Sunday through a military zone south of Gaza City that is regularly used to reach a food distribution point, a hospital and witnesses said.
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"Should Haunt Us All": UN Confirms Famine In Gaza, 1st Ever In Middle East
The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first in the Middle East, with its experts saying 500,000 people were facing "catastrophic" hunger.
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"Diverted Rs 10 Crore Because...": BJP Livid Over Karnataka Funds For Wayanad
The move of Karnataka's Siddaramaiah government to give a Rs 10-crore grant to families affected by landslides in Kerala's Wayanad has set up a fresh face-off with the state's Opposition BJP.
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"Let Me Touch You": Gaza Women Promised Food, Money, Work In Exchange For Sexual Interactions
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis grows, women say they have been exploited by local men - some associated with aid groups - promising food, money, water, supplies or work in exchange for sexual interactions.
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"Likely To Have Humanitarian Consequences": India On Trump Hiking H-1B Visa Fee
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the H-1B visa fee hike could have a humanitarian consequences by way of disruption caused for families.
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Afghanistan Earthquakes Worsen Humanitarian Crisis As Winter Nears
Earthquakes that flattened villages in eastern Afghanistan this month destroyed homes and livestock, the only assets owned by most families, leaving survivors with almost nothing to rebuild as aid runs thin.
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"Sharing Flood Data With Pakistan On Humanitarian Grounds": Foreign Ministry
India on Friday said it has been sharing flood data with Pakistan through diplomatic channels on humanitarian ground even as the Indus Water Treaty remains suspended.
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WHO Chief Urges Israel To Stop "Catastrophe" Of People Starving To Death In Gaza
The World Health Organization chief on Friday urged Israel to stop the "catastrophe" of people starving to death in Gaza, saying at least 370 people have died from malnutrition since the war began.
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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan Amid Humanitarian Crisis
An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Afghanistan late on Thursday night, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Stop "Collective Punishment" In Gaza, Pope Leo XIV Tells Israeli President
Pope Leo XIV met Thursday with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as Israel presses ahead with a planned offensive in Gaza and the Vatican is urging an immediate ceasefire and return of hostages taken by Hamas.
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India Sends Humanitarian Aid To Afghanistan After Massive Earthquake
Following a series of earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and injuring over 2800, India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts in the region.
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Israeli Army Declares Gaza "A Dangerous Combat Zone"
The Israeli military declared Gaza City "a dangerous combat zone" on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory's largest city after almost two years of devastating war.
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Gaza at "Breaking Point": UN Food Agency After Visiting Territory
The UN's World Food Programme warned Thursday that Gaza is "at breaking point" and appealed to urgently revive its network of 200 food distribution points to prevent pockets of famine spreading.
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Pope Leo "Begs For A Permanent Ceasefire" As Israel Continues Gaza Ops
Pope Leo XIV demanded Israel stop the "collective punishment" and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza as he pleaded for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the besieged territory amid preparations by Israel for a new military offensive.
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India Issues Fresh Flood Alerts On 'Humanitarian Grounds' To Pakistan Over Tawi River Overflow
India has issued fresh alerts to Pakistan about the "high probability" of flooding in the Tawi river, with incessant rainfall in the northern states forcing the release of excess water from major dams, sources said on Wednesday.
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4 Palestinians Shot Dead By Israeli Forces While Seeking Aid In Gaza City
Israeli forces shot dead four Palestinian aid-seekers traveling Sunday through a military zone south of Gaza City that is regularly used to reach a food distribution point, a hospital and witnesses said.
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"Should Haunt Us All": UN Confirms Famine In Gaza, 1st Ever In Middle East
The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first in the Middle East, with its experts saying 500,000 people were facing "catastrophic" hunger.
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"Diverted Rs 10 Crore Because...": BJP Livid Over Karnataka Funds For Wayanad
The move of Karnataka's Siddaramaiah government to give a Rs 10-crore grant to families affected by landslides in Kerala's Wayanad has set up a fresh face-off with the state's Opposition BJP.
