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4 hours ago

Trump says US will help free up' ships stuck in Hormuz Strait

The US will begin operations to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz, warning Iran against interference with forceful action.
#gaza
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

Quebec City student and Ontario nurse held by Israeli forces after aid boats intercepted | CBC News

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3 days ago

Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to the detention of crews and condemnation from Turkey.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israeli military speedboats block Gaza-bound aid ship

A humanitarian aid ship heading to Gaza was approached by Israeli military speedboats, leading to SOS communications and reports of jamming.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as truce' frays

Palestinian factions reject US plans linking aid to weapons surrender, demanding a political solution amid ongoing violence in Gaza.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?

Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila are the only activists still detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Quebec City student and Ontario nurse held by Israeli forces after aid boats intercepted | CBC News

Two Canadians were detained by Israel while attempting to break the Gaza naval blockade during the Global Sumud Flotilla mission.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Act of piracy': World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

World leaders condemn Israel's interception of aid ships to Gaza, citing violations of international law and calling for the release of detained activists.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to the detention of crews and condemnation from Turkey.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction

Israeli court extends detention of two activists from Gaza-bound flotilla for further interrogation amid accusations of terrorism and foreign contact.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, marking a significant escalation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

The war on Iran is disrupting oil prices, hindering humanitarian aid and increasing operational costs for aid organizations.
#sudan
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year

Antonio Guterres calls for an end to the civil war in Sudan, highlighting its regional destabilization and humanitarian crisis.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food and fuel price hikes

The war in Iran exacerbates food and fuel shortages in Sudan, threatening millions with hunger and impacting agricultural supplies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Sudan refugees returning home face new struggle for survival': UN

Nearly 4 million returnees in Sudan face severe infrastructure damage and urgent needs for investment in basic services and livelihoods.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Sudan's Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war

The Hope Government initiative aims to end the war in Sudan, rebuild the country, and restore civilian rule through a comprehensive peace plan.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year

Antonio Guterres calls for an end to the civil war in Sudan, highlighting its regional destabilization and humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Sudan: Iran war prompts 'massive' food and fuel price hikes

The war in Iran exacerbates food and fuel shortages in Sudan, threatening millions with hunger and impacting agricultural supplies.
#cuba
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1 week ago
World politics

Spain, Brazil, and Mexico strengthen their alliance and pledge to send aid to Cuba to alleviate the humanitarian crisis

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fromFast Company
1 month ago

As the U.S. cripples Cuba with a blockade, Trump gives a Russian oil tanker access

Trump supports Russian oil delivery to Cuba amid U.S. blockade, emphasizing humanitarian needs for the island's survival.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Trump supports a Russian oil tanker delivering relief to Cuba amid a U.S. oil blockade affecting the island's civilians.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Cubans' Despair

Cubans express frustration towards foreign interventions and sanctions, emphasizing a desire for genuine support rather than ideological tourism.
World politics
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1 week ago

Spain, Brazil, and Mexico strengthen their alliance and pledge to send aid to Cuba to alleviate the humanitarian crisis

Spain, Mexico, and Brazil condemn U.S. pressure on Cuba and call for humanitarian aid and respect for Cuba's sovereignty.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Spain, Brazil, Mexico vow to boost Cuba aid amid US threats

Spain, Brazil, and Mexico are increasing aid to Cuba, citing a humanitarian crisis caused by the US blockade.
Miami food
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Solidarity Under Siege

US Customs and Border Protection targeted American citizens returning from a humanitarian aid convoy to Cuba, seizing their electronics and questioning them for hours.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

As the U.S. cripples Cuba with a blockade, Trump gives a Russian oil tanker access

Trump supports Russian oil delivery to Cuba amid U.S. blockade, emphasizing humanitarian needs for the island's survival.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Trump supports a Russian oil tanker delivering relief to Cuba amid a U.S. oil blockade affecting the island's civilians.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US spending on reckless' Iran war could have saved 87m lives, says UN

$2bn weekly spending on the Iran war could have saved over 87 million lives, according to UN humanitarian agency head Tom Fletcher.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries

The parties agreed to refrain from any action that would undermine the principled delivery of humanitarian assistance within the territories impacted by the conflict. Both sides also pledged not to target civilians and to facilitate medical care for the wounded and sick.
Russo-Ukrainian War
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

The UN reports thousands of Rohingya refugees are missing or dead at sea, highlighting a humanitarian crisis in South Asia.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face reduced food assistance, raising concerns about survival and hunger among the community.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea last year, UNHCR says

The UN reports thousands of Rohingya refugees are missing or dead at sea, highlighting a humanitarian crisis in South Asia.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face reduced food assistance, raising concerns about survival and hunger among the community.
#lebanon
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This Lego-like playground kit is designed for children displaced by war

Play is essential for children's development, especially in refugee camps, aiding in healing and normalcy for those affected by trauma.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Humanitarian aid to Iran is severely disrupted due to conflict, with recent shipments providing critical medical supplies and support for displaced populations.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK

A Palestinian child, Mariam Sabbah, arrived in the UK for medical treatment after losing her arm in Gaza's bombardment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

WHO halts Gaza medical evacuations after worker killed

The World Health Organization has suspended medical evacuations from Gaza to Egypt after a contract worker was killed by Israeli fire, with further evacuations on hold until further notice.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In the Rohingya refugee camps, we really want you to keep the gas running | Ajas Khan

"In 2018 when the UN high commissioner for refugees and the International Organisation for Migration agreed to provide cooking fuel across the camps in the form of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), many of these problems subsided."
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages

We are already seeing in our pediatrics an increasing number of admissions. We are reaching 120% bed occupancy. Our main priority is to have this therapeutic food arriving in Yemen on time.
Public health
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Loyalty campaign': Iraqi armed groups in Iran as US talks of ground war

Iraqi pro-Iran fighters delivered humanitarian aid to Iran amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors cut off food and medicine for millions

"It's like a storm closing in on us, and every week brings a new cloud," said John Aylieff, WFP's country director in Afghanistan. "The latest big, dark cloud is the Iran crisis."
Berlin food
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Returning from a humanitarian aid trip to Cuba, Americans have phones seized at US airport

Members of a convoy that delivered humanitarian aid to Cuba were detained and interrogated by Customs and Border Protection upon returning to the United States on a charter flight from Havana.
US politics
#mexico
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Details revealed of Board of Peace plan for Gaza disarmament

The plan would see disarmament as one of the components of the October ceasefire to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, implemented gradually over an eight-month, multiphase process.
Russo-Ukrainian War
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

Kneecap Perform in Havana as Part of Humanitarian Aid Convoy: "As Long as Cuba Calls, Ireland Will Answer"

Kneecap delivered critical supplies and solidarity messages to Cuba, emphasizing Irish support against the U.S. blockade.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India news: New Delhi sends medical aid to Afghanistan

India stands in solidarity with the Afghan people and will continue to extend all possible humanitarian support in this difficult hour, said Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Healthcare
#uk-aid-cuts
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Some of the world's poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut

The UK is cutting bilateral aid by 40% to fund defense spending, with Africa losing £900m by 2028-29 and aid redirected toward conflict zones and fragile states.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Some of the world's poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut

The UK is cutting bilateral aid by 40% to fund defense spending, with Africa losing £900m by 2028-29 and aid redirected toward conflict zones and fragile states.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

First international aid convoy carrying five tons of medical supplies arrives in Cuba amid tension with the US

The initiative, spearheaded by the Progressive International, a left-wing transnational organization, and supported by well-known activists such as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, aims to alleviate the crisis gripping Cubans amid heightened tensions with the Trump Administration, which is demanding a change in the island's leadership.
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1 month ago

Kneecap Join Humanitarian Aid Convoy to Cuba: "It's Time to Break the Siege"

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap will join a humanitarian convoy delivering aid to Cuba, which faces a severe crisis after losing Venezuelan oil supplies due to U.S. sanctions.
Women in technology
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1 month ago

3. Colombia: Mothers for Peace

Carmen Elena, a Colombian woman displaced by violence that killed her husband and brother, lost her project to create a safe village for mothers protecting children from armed group recruitment after USAID withdrew funding.
Fundraising
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Grayson Perry, Nan Goldin, Jeremy Deller and More Are Auctioning Works to Raise Money for Palestine

Choose Love hosts an online art auction from March 26 to April 9, 2026, featuring works by renowned contemporary artists, with all proceeds supporting emergency relief in Palestine.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Israel's top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working

Israel's Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction allowing international aid agencies to continue operating in Gaza and Palestinian territories despite a government ban for non-compliance with new registration rules.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Almost 8,000 migrants died or vanished on routes in 2025: UN

At least 7,667 people went missing or died on migration routes worldwide last year, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). The IOM has called for improved financial support for rescue organizations, as well as the dismantling of smuggling networks that put lives at risk.
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#ukraine
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law

UNRWA faces government attacks, US funding cuts, legal challenges, and staff killings, while its ban signals a turning point for international law and global order.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London crews to the rescue in Mozambique floods

During the deployment, the teams rescued more than 80 people from floodwaters and damaged structures. London Fire Brigade's UK ISAR coordinator, Ian Simpson, said an elderly blind woman and a small child were among the people they saved, which "brought home how important our work out there was". LFB He added: "I could not be prouder of the team's dedication, resilience, and professionalism, which directly contributed to saving lives and supporting the wider humanitarian response."
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Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: The centre of our Galaxy might not be a black hole

The Milky Way's centre could be a fermionic dark-matter core, Roman Ludus Coriovalli rules decoded, and young chacma baboons exhibit sibling-directed jealousy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Coalition to send aid from Canada to Cuba as concern over loved ones mounts | CBC News

We used to send medical supplies only, but the last two containers we have sent, we have included food, like canned food. We are sending non-perishable items of food that can last. That is what we can do because it is badly needed.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mexico sends aid to Cuba as Sheinbaum walks diplomatic tightrope with US

The two Mexican navy ships docked on Thursday laden with humanitarian aid as part of Mexico's efforts to support Cuba amid a deepening crisis exacerbated by Donald Trump's economic pressure campaign. The boats, carrying more than 800 tons in aid, arrived at the Caribbean nation two weeks after Trump signed an executive order allowing the US to slap tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, effectively choking off fuel to the island.
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#mexico-cuba-relations
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Humanitarian crisis deepens as South Sudan violence surges

Renewed fighting in South Sudan has displaced hundreds of thousands, crippling humanitarian aid and leaving millions, especially children, at risk of malnutrition.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN, US condemn RSF drone strikes on aid deliveries in famine-hit Sudan

The Sudan Doctors Network calls the attack in North Kordofan a blatant violation of international humanitarian law'. Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched a series of drone attacks targeting humanitarian aid convoys and fuel trucks across North Kordofan, killing at least one person and wounding several others, officials and medical organisations said. The North Kordofan state government condemned Friday's strikes on a convoy linked to the World Food Programme (WFP), urging the international community and United Nations bodies to impose sanctions
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2 months ago

Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March

Global Sumud Flotilla will sail over 100 boats with up to 1,000 activists, supported by land convoys, to break Gaza's blockade.
#rafah-crossing
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France investigates two Franco-Israelis for 'complicity in genocide'

If peacefully demonstrating with an Israeli flag against a terrorist organisation seizing humanitarian aid, diverting it, and reselling it at exorbitant prices to Gazans is a crime -- then there is no need to look down on the mullahs, France is Iran!
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Redline': Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel's threats after MSF ban

Ten international aid organisations refuse to provide Israel with personal details of Palestinian staff, citing serious safety risks and opposing registration requirements.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens for limited traffic

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited traffic under the US-brokered ceasefire, allowing humanitarian aid and medical evacuations with strict security caps.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Mexico to send humanitarian aid to Cuba, Sheinbaum says

Mexico will ship humanitarian aid including food to Cuba this week despite U.S. pressure to suspend oil shipments, citing humanitarian concerns amid Cuba's worsening crisis.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza

Israel says it will terminate the humanitarian operations in Gaza of Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym MSF, after it failed to provide a list of its Palestinian staff, further depriving Palestinians in the besieged enclave of life-saving assistance. In December, Israel announced it would prevent 37 aid organisations, including MSF, from working in Gaza from March 1 for failing to submit detailed information about their Palestinian employees, drawing widespread condemnation from NGOs and the United Nations.
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