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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 days ago

Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks

Thousands of displaced Gazans live in flimsy tents, enduring rain, cold, hypothermia deaths, and severe shortages of shelter, aid, and basic necessities.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Famine over in Gaza, situation still 'critical' monitor DW 12/19/2025

Gaza's food situation remains critical despite improved aid access; widespread emergency hunger, mass displacement, flooding, hypothermia risk, and scaled-up aid needed to prevent famine.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Israel says it will bar aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, from Gaza

Israel will suspend more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, for failing to meet new vetting rules for operations in Gaza.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We still don't really know what Elon Musk's Doge actually did

Doge's aggressive federal overhaul yielded minimal savings, widespread disruption, legal battles, and obstructed transparency, destabilizing humanitarian programs worldwide.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

A Reckoning for the Stalled Gaza Peace Plan

A Mar-a-Lago meeting between Netanyahu and Trump may decide whether the Gaza ceasefire progresses to later phases or solidifies into a lasting arrangement.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

80,000 barrels of Mexican oil sent to Cuba: Havana drawn into the USMexico clash

While Mexico was calling for a peaceful solution to the crisis between the United States and Venezuela at the United Nations, two oil tankers flying the Liberian flag were sailing near Cuba. Both vessels had departed from the port of Coatzacoalcos in the Mexican state of Veracruz, specifically from the Pajaritos terminal owned by the Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex),
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

You sneak in and hope you make it back': the Sudanese volunteers risking it all to bring care to millions

I was constantly interrogated. Every day I would be subjected to questioning. When I'd go to the markets, they'd ask us where I got the money. Most protection we get emanates from the community itself. When I was arrested, it was their mobilisation that ensured my release Jamal It is against this backdrop of fear and mistrust that Sudan, home to the world's worst humanitarian crisis, has conjured up one of the year's most heartening narratives.
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#ukraine
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

EU launches aid flights to Sudan's Darfur as humanitarian crisis escalates

RSF seizure of el-Fasher has intensified mass atrocities, displacement and humanitarian access barriers while the EU air bridge delivers limited emergency aid to besieged Darfur.
#hamas
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Indonesia's Aceh families struggle as floods leave villages in ruins

Floods ravage villages, leaving thousands displaced in makeshift shelters with little aid. At just 20 days old, Muhammad Hafidz has already endured extraordinary hardship. He and his family are among hundreds of thousands displaced by devastating floods in Aceh Tamiang, where local authorities report all 300,000 residents have been affected by the disaster. Environmental groups attribute the severity to widespread deforestation, which has resulted in entire villages being washed away.
Environment
Berlin
fromBerlin Food Stories
3 weeks ago

Charity Dinner: Berlin's Top Chefs Unite for Palestine at PARS

Berlin chefs collaborate for a one-night, 30-seat charity dinner at Restaurant PARS on December 14, 2025, to raise funds for Medico International.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy meets pope, discuss peace plan DW 12/09/2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is committed to "a real peace" and that "everything depends on whether Russia is ready to take effective steps to stop the bloodshed." In a post on X, he added that work continued "very actively on all components of potential steps toward ending the war." "The Ukrainian and European components are now more developed, and we are ready to present them to our partners in the US,"
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fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Israel Reportedly Spying on American Troops at US Base Monitoring Gaza Ceasefire

Israeli authorities conducted widespread surveillance and recording inside a U.S. Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel, prompting its commander to demand the practice stop.
#unrwa
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of the ceasefire?

No. Since the ceasefire began on October 10, Israel has broken it more than 590 times, killing at least 360 Palestinians, and sending the total death toll in Gaza from two years of attacks above 70,000. Under the first phase based on US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan Israel was required to halt its genocidal war on Gaza, pull back its troops, allow aid in, and exchange hundreds of Palestinian detainees for the remaining captives still held in Gaza.
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Germany news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Germany's Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Israel to reaffirm strained bilateral ties, urged humanitarian aid to Gaza, and reiterated support for a negotiated two-state solution.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad

The RSF accuses the SAF of a drone strike on the Adre border crossing, a vital Sudan–Chad humanitarian corridor, alleging deliberate obstruction of aid and worsening civilian suffering.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

A life spent responding to emergencies around the world - Harvard Gazette

Michael VanRooyen has spent decades responding to emergencies around the world, with no choice but to stare straight ahead at suffering, destruction, and death. These experiences have taught him how to ease pain amid chaos, forced him to navigate moments of intense fear and danger, and given him the technical and emotional depth to support war-torn communities in their efforts to heal and rebuild.
Medicine
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Trial of aid workers accused of facilitating illegal entry of migrants into Greece set to begin

Twenty-four former aid workers including Sarah Mardini face trial in Mytilene accused of facilitating illegal migrant entry and other felonies amid claims of targeting aid.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Egypt committed to Trump Gaza peace plan foreign minister DW 12/03/2025

Egypt is fully committed to implementing Trump's Gaza peace plan, facilitating humanitarian access via Rafah, supporting medical evacuations, and coordinating with the US and Israel.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Internal docs reveal Hamas infiltration of top int'l NGOs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hamas systematically infiltrated and controlled international humanitarian NGOs in Gaza, appointing approved liaisons and commandeering aid operations, including beneficiary lists and theft.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

At Anthropic, we believe that AI can increase nonprofit capacity. And we've worked with over 100 organizations so far on getting it right | Fortune

This isn't because they don't want it. In our conversations with nonprofits, we've heard a consistent story: small teams know AI could help, but learning to use it sits at the bottom of an endless to-do list. And when they do consider adoption, the stakes feel high-these organizations serve vulnerable populations and handle sensitive data. They can't afford to get it wrong.
Fundraising
#cyclone-ditwah
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

In the grip of 'horror and anger,' Gawande grows more determined - Harvard Gazette

Atul Gawande promotes patient-first, systemic health improvements and urgent global public-health action to prevent avoidable suffering and extend life-saving advances to all.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

'In limbo for seven years' - Kerry man Sean Binder to face trial in Greece over humanitarian work

Seán Binder, a Castlegregory man trained as a barrister, will face trial in Lesvos next month with 23 other human rights defenders on several charges.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why has number of people facing hunger doubled since 2019?

318 million people will face critical levels of hunger next year, double the 2019 figure, reflecting a rapidly worsening global food crisis.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany to lift curbs on arms exports to Israel

Germany will lift August restrictions and resume sending arms to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, effective November 24.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

50,000 fans cheer for Palestine at friendly football match in Spain

Palestinian national team played its first European match in a generation in Bilbao, carrying roses to honor Gaza dead; proceeds donated to Doctors Without Borders.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Global aid crisis dire as winter nears for millions in need DW 11/15/2025

Aid cuts and stagnant funding are forcing UN agencies to reduce food, shelter and heating support for millions of displaced people ahead of winter.
#sudan
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Zikim crossing in northern Gaza opens for humanitarian aid, Israel says

Zikim crossing has reopened permanently to allow humanitarian aid trucks into northern Gaza after a two-month closure, with Israeli security checks and UN distribution.
#hurricane-melissa
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Fundraising

Toronto community, charities rally to support Jamaica after Melissa devastation | CBC News

fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
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Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa's destruction

Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica and the northern Caribbean, destroying roofs, displacing thousands, causing deaths, widespread power outages, and urgent humanitarian needs.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Fundraising

Jamaica Was Hit by Its Worst Hurricane in History-Here's How You Can Help the Recovery

Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, causing flooding, mudslides, outages, shortages, and prompting relief organizations to mobilize and call for donations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Fundraising

Toronto community, charities rally to support Jamaica after Melissa devastation | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto groups race to raise funds for typhoon-ravaged Philippines | CBC News

"We're looking at really going to the people that are needing it the most. We would like the money to get there as fast as we can, but we'd like to give it also to organizations that we can actually rely on," Manasan said on Monday. "It's really sad what's going on in the country right now. And I've been inquiring around which other organizations in Toronto are doing this fundraising efforts. And sad to say, there's really no concerted, co-ordinated effort that's happening right now."
Fundraising
#gaza-ceasefire
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US politics

VP Vance tries to progress Gaza ceasefire. And, White House demolition draws critics

U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, are working to implement the Gaza ceasefire, coordinate aid, and address disarmament and stabilization challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
World news

Has the Gaza ceasefire been broken?

The fragile Gaza ceasefire is at risk after renewed Israeli strikes following alleged Hamas violations, with Rafah closed, aid limited, and heavy Palestinian casualties.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What if the United Nations was disbanded next Friday?

Disbanding the United Nations would remove a central institution coordinating international law, diplomacy, peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and global crisis response.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Amazon is using its delivery infrastructure to get disaster supplies to Jamaica

Amazon stages supplies in 15 global warehouse hubs and coordinates rapid shipments, including power systems, to support first responders after Hurricane Melissa.
Fundraising
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Candy is dandy but trick or treat for UNICEF has heft. And this year it turns 75!

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has raised about $200 million over 75 years, engaging children to fund global child welfare as federal aid declines.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK's biggest weapons firm BAE grounds lifeline' aircraft delivering food aid

BAE Systems announced record profits this year of more than 3bn, buoyed by increased defence spending linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict and Russia's war in Ukraine. The decision to scrap support for the aid aircraft is thought to have been made in order for the defence firm to pursue projects related to Nato members' 5% increase in spending on arms.
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#international-court-of-justice
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

After ICJ ruling, can UN relief agency UNRWA resume full Gaza operations?

Israel must allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, ensuring food, water, medicine, shelter, fuel, and support for UN and UNRWA relief operations.
World news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Top UN court says Israel must allow UN relief agency to supply aid to Gaza

Israel is obligated to agree to and facilitate United Nations and UNRWA relief operations into Gaza and must enable humanitarian aid delivery.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

ICJ says Israel must allow aid into blockaded Gaza, provide basic needs'

The panel of 11 judges said on Wednesday that Israel is forced to support the relief efforts provided by the United Nations in the bombarded Gaza Strip and its entities. list of 3 itemsend of list It includes UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, which Israel has banned from operating in Israel after accusing some of its staff of taking part in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Syria's wildly successful crowdfunding: Real hope or PR? DW 10/22/2025

Crowdfunding across Syrian towns has raised nearly $500 million for post-war reconstruction, with Idlib alone collecting about $208 million.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Israel resumes ceasefire in Gaza and says aid deliveries will restart today

A little over a week has passed since the start of the US-proposed ceasefire aimed at ending two years of war. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire remained in place and "we want to make sure it's going to be very peaceful." He told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that Hamas has been "quite rambunctious" and "they've been doing some shooting." He suggested that the violence might be the fault of "rebels" within the organization rather than its leadership.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Israeli airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza as Hamas says a rogue faction may have attacked first

Exchange of fire in Rafah killed dozens, prompted Israeli military strikes and halted aid transfers, threatening the October 10 ceasefire and prompting civilian displacement.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Houthi rebels detain 20 UN staff in Yemen

Houthi rebels detained 20 UN facility employees in Sana'a, confiscated communications equipment, and have previously detained and accused international aid workers of spying.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reports of Israeli attack on Gaza amid rising tensions over ceasefire Middle East crisis live

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said, adding its reopening will depend on Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased hostages as the two sides continued to trade blame over ceasefire violations. Hamas, in a statement late on Saturday, said Netanyahu's decision to keep the crossing closed constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement and a repudiation of the commitments he made to the mediators and guarantor parties.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Israel identifies body of 11th hostage from Gaza amid ceasefire tensions

One of two deceased hostages returned by Hamas was identified as Ronen Engel, while ceasefire tensions and aid disputes persist over the Rafah crossing.
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