Tag: International Aid
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Israel Suspends 37 Aid Organisations in Gaza Over Registration Rules
Overview of the Action Israel has announced that it is suspending the operations of more than 30 humanitarian organisations in Gaza, including several high-profile groups such as Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The move comes as part of a broader effort to enforce new registration and oversight rules that the government says are designed to prevent…
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Israel Moves to Block NGOs Operating in Gaza: What This Means for Aid and Oversight
Overview: A sweeping move against aid organizations Israel is preparing to restrict operations of many aid organizations working in Gaza, signaling a significant shift in how foreign and local NGOs will operate in the territory. The government’s actions come after claims that some organizations fail to meet newly introduced legal requirements. The move could reshape…
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Baby Siwar Returns to Gaza Hospital After Jordan Treatment
Background: A Child’s Journey Through Crisis Siwar Ashour, a one-year-old Palestinian girl, has spent much of her short life in medical limbo. Evacuated from Gaza earlier this year for urgent treatment in Jordan, she became a symbol of the deteriorating health situation in the enclave, where severe malnutrition and chronic illnesses stretch families and caregivers…
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EU Leaders Agree €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine Over Two Years
EU Leaders Announce €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine European Union leaders have reached an agreement to provide Ukraine with a substantial €90 billion loan over the next two years. The package is designed to meet Kyiv’s military and economic needs at a time of ongoing conflict and geopolitical tension, signaling a major commitment from the…
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When Hope Is The Only Medicine: A Gaza Family’s Battle to Evacuate Their Sickest Child
A Family’s Long Wait for Urgent Care In Khan Younis, Gaza, a family waited for days that stretched into weeks, hoping for a medical evacuation that would take their six-month-old daughter Habiba to a facility capable of delivering the care she needed. After more than 40 days at Nasser hospital, a lifeline finally appeared when…
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Ukraine Faces Widespread Power Outages as Russian Strikes Hit Energy Infrastructure
Widespread outages grip Ukraine after Russia targets energy infrastructure Ukraine is grappling with large-scale power outages after a new wave of Russian missile and drone strikes targeted the country’s energy sector. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that hundreds of thousands of people were left without electricity across multiple regions as the assaults disrupted power plants,…
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Somalia and UN Speed Up Drought Relief as Crisis Deepens
Overview: Accelerating Drought Relief in Somalia The drought in Somalia has intensified, prompting urgent action from the government and international partners. Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) recently convened high-level discussions with the United Nations to accelerate humanitarian coordination and speed up drought relief efforts for communities most at risk. As conditions deteriorate, the collaboration…
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Mecca-Medina Bus Tragedy: Telangana Rushes Aid as 45 Indians Die, Families to Riyadh
Devastating Crash Claims 45 Indian Lives Near Mecca-Medina A catastrophic bus collision in the Mecca-Medina corridor of Saudi Arabia has claimed 45 Indian lives, with one survivor providing a harrowing first-person account of the incident. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through families and communities back home, triggering an emergency response from the Indian government and…
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Somalia: Declining International Aid Slows Economic Growth
Introduction: Aid Decline and Economic Trajectory Somalia’s economy has shown resilience in recent years, with growth driven by services, livestock exports, and some public investments. But officials warn that shrinking development assistance from major international donors is beginning to weigh on momentum. In a recent interview with a major news outlet, Somalia’s Finance Minister Biixi…
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Somalia’s Growth Hit by Declining International Aid, Says Finance Minister
Overview: A Growing Economy Meets Waning Aid Somalia has shown signs of economic resilience in recent years, with notable improvements in sectors like agriculture, livestock, and small-scale trade. Yet the country’s progress faces a new hurdle as the government reports that a sharp decline in development assistance from international donors is slowing overall growth. Finance…