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UN Says Its Humanitarian Convoy Hit By Russian Drones In Ukraine
A United Nations humanitarian convoy was hit by Russian drones while delivering aid to a front-line area in southern Ukraine, the UN's Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Ukraine said on social media.
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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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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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383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
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As Gaza Starves, A Look At Historic Use Of Famine As Weapon of War
There is increasing evidence that "widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease" are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths" in Gaza, a group of United Nations and aid organizations have repeatedly warned.
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Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, But Aid Still Fails To Reach Starving People
Israel had blocked food entirely from entering Gaza for 2.5 months starting in March. Since it eased the blockade in late May, it allowed in a trickle of aid trucks for the UN, about 70 a day on average, according to official Israeli figures.
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"Hamas Causes Crisis, And We Get The Blame": Israel's UN Ambassador On Gaza
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has strongly criticised the UN for what he described as hypocrisy toward Israel, saying Hamas is responsible for the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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"Operation Brahma": India Delivers 625 Metric Tonnes Of Relief To Myanmar
India has delivered 625 metric tonnes (MT) of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
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"Concerned About Gaza Situation, Important All Hostages Are Released": India
Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X calling for a "supply of humanitarian assistance" to the people of Gaza.
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"Countries Have Right To Respond But...": S Jaishankar Over Israel's War In Gaza
Countries have the right to respond to situations but they should be mindful of civilian casualties and must observe humanitarian laws, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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Parliament Winter Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bill To Replace 90-year-old Aircraft Act
Countries have the right to respond to situations but they should be mindful of civilian casualties and must observe humanitarian laws, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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UN Warns Of "Unacceptable" Rising Violence Against Human Aid Workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
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India Sends 1,400 kg Anti-Cancer Drugs To Syria In Humanitarian Assistance
India has dispatched a consignment of approximately 1400 kgs of anti-cancer drugs to Syria in humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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S Jaishankar Speaks About Gaza War, Underscores What Is "Unacceptable"
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the pressing issue of the conflict in Gaza while emphasising the need for a sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis.
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50,000 People Displaced In Myanmar After Ethnic Violence: UN
Almost 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of ethnic armed groups launched an offensive against the military two weeks ago, the United Nations said Friday.
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UN Says Its Humanitarian Convoy Hit By Russian Drones In Ukraine
A United Nations humanitarian convoy was hit by Russian drones while delivering aid to a front-line area in southern Ukraine, the UN's Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Ukraine said on social media.
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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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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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383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
-
As Gaza Starves, A Look At Historic Use Of Famine As Weapon of War
There is increasing evidence that "widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease" are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths" in Gaza, a group of United Nations and aid organizations have repeatedly warned.
-
Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, But Aid Still Fails To Reach Starving People
Israel had blocked food entirely from entering Gaza for 2.5 months starting in March. Since it eased the blockade in late May, it allowed in a trickle of aid trucks for the UN, about 70 a day on average, according to official Israeli figures.
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"Hamas Causes Crisis, And We Get The Blame": Israel's UN Ambassador On Gaza
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has strongly criticised the UN for what he described as hypocrisy toward Israel, saying Hamas is responsible for the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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"Operation Brahma": India Delivers 625 Metric Tonnes Of Relief To Myanmar
India has delivered 625 metric tonnes (MT) of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
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"Concerned About Gaza Situation, Important All Hostages Are Released": India
Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X calling for a "supply of humanitarian assistance" to the people of Gaza.
-
"Countries Have Right To Respond But...": S Jaishankar Over Israel's War In Gaza
Countries have the right to respond to situations but they should be mindful of civilian casualties and must observe humanitarian laws, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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Parliament Winter Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bill To Replace 90-year-old Aircraft Act
Countries have the right to respond to situations but they should be mindful of civilian casualties and must observe humanitarian laws, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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UN Warns Of "Unacceptable" Rising Violence Against Human Aid Workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
-
India Sends 1,400 kg Anti-Cancer Drugs To Syria In Humanitarian Assistance
India has dispatched a consignment of approximately 1400 kgs of anti-cancer drugs to Syria in humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
-
S Jaishankar Speaks About Gaza War, Underscores What Is "Unacceptable"
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the pressing issue of the conflict in Gaza while emphasising the need for a sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis.
-
50,000 People Displaced In Myanmar After Ethnic Violence: UN
Almost 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting in northern Myanmar after an alliance of ethnic armed groups launched an offensive against the military two weeks ago, the United Nations said Friday.
