Israel-Gaza conflict: Over 100 casualties reported near Gaza aid convoy
The Daily Guardian- In a tragic turn of events, at least 112 Palestinians were killed and 760 injured as they attempted to access aid in.....»»
US Airdrops Aid in Northern Gaza Amid Limited Supplies
The Daily Guardian- In response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the U.S. Central Command has taken action by dropping essential aid into the region......»»
A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising
A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising.....»»
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency
UN chief: Resume funding Gaza aid agency.....»»
Wegotmail: PMPI urges ceasefire in Gaza, backs int l call for peace, humanitarian aid
Wegotmail: PMPI urges ceasefire in Gaza, backs int l call for peace, humanitarian aid.....»»
Gaza: Suspending UNRWA Aid Risks Hastening Famine
(New York) - Governments should continue funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), given its vital role in averting a humanitarian catastrophe and the risk of famine in the Gaza Strip, while the agency investigates allegations that 12 of its staff were involved in the Hamas-led October 7.....»»
Civilian casualties rise in Myanmar s civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military
Civilian casualties rise in Myanmar s civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military.....»»
Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties
Postpone quake and fire drills scheduled this summer to avoid heat index emergencies and mass casualties.....»»
Israel strikes Rafah refugee camp, 22 killed, local health officials say
Aid agencies say an assault on Rafah would be catastrophic. It is the last relatively safe place in an enclave devastated by Israel's military offensive......»»
Israel war undermining top UN court, South Africa says
South Africa's top diplomat on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again alleged a campaign of starvation in Gaza......»»
Pressure mounts on Israel not to attack Palestinians’ last refuge in Gaza
The Israeli military says it wants to flush out Islamist militants from hideouts in Rafah and free hostages being held there after the Hamas rampage in Israel on October 7, but has given no details of a plan to evacuate civilians.....»»
More Palestinians displaced as Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza
Palestinian medics and residents says Israel continued to bomb areas around the two main hospitals in Khan Younis.....»»
World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
(1st UPDATE) The World Court says Israel must ensure its forces do not commit genocide and take measures to improve the humanitarian situation for Palestinian civilians in the enclave.....»»
US Democrats push Biden administration over civilian toll in Israel’s Gaza campaign
Gaza health authorities say the war, now in its fourth month, has killed more than 24,760 people in the Palestinian enclave.....»»
Serious crash near Ashburton
Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash in Willowby, near Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm on Longbeach Road, near Winslow Willoughby Road.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter has been called for.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Source: NZ Police.....»»
Sudan Conflict Fuels World s Largest Internal Displacement
Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 10.7 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan, including 9 million displaced internally-two-thirds since the conflict broke out in April 2023. Sudan now has the highest rate of internal displacement in the world, even surpassing Syria's 7.2.....»»
Iran’s Guards attack Israel’s ‘espionage centers’ in Iraq, state media says
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked the “espionage headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, state media reported late.....»»
Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks
Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks.....»»
Tens of thousands rally for release of hostages in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 14 (ANI/TPS): Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening to join the families of those held captive by Hamas in Gaza for a 24-hour vigil to mark 100 days since they were abducted and demand their return. Organisers said that an estimated 120,000 people attended the opening hours of the event at the plaza outside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, which be.....»»
Tens of thousands rally for release of hostages in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 14 (ANI/TPS): Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening to join the families of those held captive by Hamas in Gaza for a 24-hour vigil to mark 100 days since they were abducted and demand their return. Organisers said that an estimated 120,000 people attended the opening hours of the event at the plaza outside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, which be.....»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»