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Cash-Strapped Pak To Receive $5 Billion Financial Aid From Saudi, Qatar
Pakistan will receive $5 billion from Saudi Arabia and Qatar to support its fragile economy.
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Iranian Embassy Thanks Indians For Support, Seeks Cash Donations Amid War
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has expressed gratitude to Indian citizens who have shown interest in providing humanitarian aid to Iranians, but noted that technical difficulties have made it challenging to accept contributions via online banking.
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A Food Queue Photo Leads To Online Racist Attacks Against Indians In Ireland
A simple photograph of a queue outside an Irish food bank triggered a wave of racist attacks against Indians on social media, exposing the growing xenophobia faced by the Indian community in Ireland.
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Trump Aide's Jet Used By ICE To Deport Palestinians To West Bank: Report
A private jet owned by a close associate of US President Donald Trump was used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport Palestinian detainees to the West Bank, according to an investigation by The Guardian.
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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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Germany Halts Arms Exports To Israel Over Gaza City Occupation Plan
Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel, which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.
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UK To Recognise Palestinian State In September Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the "appalling situation" in Gaza and meets other conditions, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet.
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Nepal's First Breast Milk Bank Helps Newborn Babies Survive
Nepal's first-ever Human Milk Bank, 'Amrit Kosh,' is a step towards providing baby-friendly health care to low birthweight, premature, and other at-risk newborns. It helps infants with access to breastmilk at the most critical times.
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World Bank Lifts Lending Freeze Over Uganda Anti-LGBTQ Law
The World Bank is lifting a freeze on lending to Uganda it put in place in response to a 2023 law criminalising homosexuality, after taking steps to counter discrimination, it said Wednesday.
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India Red-Flags $800 Million Asian Development Bank Aid Package To Pakistan
India has expressed deep concerns over the potential misuse of the $800 million ADB aid package to Pakistan as the country is increasing its defence expenditure, despite the poor fiscal position.
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India To Talk To World Bank, Global Watchdog Over Pak's 'Terror Funds' Supply: Sources
India, fresh from the military success of Operation Sindoor, is set to raise the pitch of efforts to highlight globally Pakistan's continued funding of cross-border terror activities, government sources told NDTV Profit Friday afternoon.
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NASA Data Empowers Global Response to Rising Sea Levels, Here's What You Need to Know
NASA’s sea level data platform now provides coastal regions with projections through 2150, aiming to guide resilient infrastructure planning. Collaborating with global partners like the World Bank and United Nations, NASA offers data that helps governments and organisations address the impacts of climate change on communities worldwide. Coastal c...
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Evacuation Order Impacts Humanitarian Work In Gaza Amid Truce Talks By US
The United Nations on Monday said humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip has taken a serious blow after Israel ordered a new evacuation in the centre of the besieged territory.
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No Soap, No Water: Girls In War-Torn Gaza Forced To Cut Their Hair
When girls complain to Gaza paediatrician Lobna al-Azaiza that they have no comb, she tells them to cut off their hair.
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World Bank Backs India's Green Hydrogen Drive, Aims For Global Leadership
The World Bank has approved an additional $1.5 billion loan to support India's Green Hydrogen Mission, marking the second tranche of aid for this initiative and bringing the total assistance to $3 billion.
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Cash-Strapped Pak To Receive $5 Billion Financial Aid From Saudi, Qatar
Pakistan will receive $5 billion from Saudi Arabia and Qatar to support its fragile economy.
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Iranian Embassy Thanks Indians For Support, Seeks Cash Donations Amid War
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has expressed gratitude to Indian citizens who have shown interest in providing humanitarian aid to Iranians, but noted that technical difficulties have made it challenging to accept contributions via online banking.
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A Food Queue Photo Leads To Online Racist Attacks Against Indians In Ireland
A simple photograph of a queue outside an Irish food bank triggered a wave of racist attacks against Indians on social media, exposing the growing xenophobia faced by the Indian community in Ireland.
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Trump Aide's Jet Used By ICE To Deport Palestinians To West Bank: Report
A private jet owned by a close associate of US President Donald Trump was used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport Palestinian detainees to the West Bank, according to an investigation by The Guardian.
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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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Germany Halts Arms Exports To Israel Over Gaza City Occupation Plan
Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel, which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.
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UK To Recognise Palestinian State In September Unless Israel Meets Conditions
Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the "appalling situation" in Gaza and meets other conditions, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet.
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Nepal's First Breast Milk Bank Helps Newborn Babies Survive
Nepal's first-ever Human Milk Bank, 'Amrit Kosh,' is a step towards providing baby-friendly health care to low birthweight, premature, and other at-risk newborns. It helps infants with access to breastmilk at the most critical times.
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World Bank Lifts Lending Freeze Over Uganda Anti-LGBTQ Law
The World Bank is lifting a freeze on lending to Uganda it put in place in response to a 2023 law criminalising homosexuality, after taking steps to counter discrimination, it said Wednesday.
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India Red-Flags $800 Million Asian Development Bank Aid Package To Pakistan
India has expressed deep concerns over the potential misuse of the $800 million ADB aid package to Pakistan as the country is increasing its defence expenditure, despite the poor fiscal position.
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India To Talk To World Bank, Global Watchdog Over Pak's 'Terror Funds' Supply: Sources
India, fresh from the military success of Operation Sindoor, is set to raise the pitch of efforts to highlight globally Pakistan's continued funding of cross-border terror activities, government sources told NDTV Profit Friday afternoon.
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NASA Data Empowers Global Response to Rising Sea Levels, Here's What You Need to Know
NASA’s sea level data platform now provides coastal regions with projections through 2150, aiming to guide resilient infrastructure planning. Collaborating with global partners like the World Bank and United Nations, NASA offers data that helps governments and organisations address the impacts of climate change on communities worldwide. Coastal c...
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Evacuation Order Impacts Humanitarian Work In Gaza Amid Truce Talks By US
The United Nations on Monday said humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip has taken a serious blow after Israel ordered a new evacuation in the centre of the besieged territory.
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No Soap, No Water: Girls In War-Torn Gaza Forced To Cut Their Hair
When girls complain to Gaza paediatrician Lobna al-Azaiza that they have no comb, she tells them to cut off their hair.
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World Bank Backs India's Green Hydrogen Drive, Aims For Global Leadership
The World Bank has approved an additional $1.5 billion loan to support India's Green Hydrogen Mission, marking the second tranche of aid for this initiative and bringing the total assistance to $3 billion.
