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World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Allegations of sexual abuse

Hamas allegedly used sexual and gender-based violence deliberately and systematically during Oct. 7 attacks, targeting women, hostages, and minors.
#sudan-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?

Drones and sexual violence are worsening Sudan’s conflict, while negotiations to stop fighting remain unlikely amid massive displacement and hunger.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What would prolonged war mean for Sudan?

Sudan’s war is increasingly framed as long-term survival, driving mass death, displacement, hunger, water insecurity, and near-total institutional collapse.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?

Drones and sexual violence are worsening Sudan’s conflict, while negotiations to stop fighting remain unlikely amid massive displacement and hunger.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What would prolonged war mean for Sudan?

Sudan’s war is increasingly framed as long-term survival, driving mass death, displacement, hunger, water insecurity, and near-total institutional collapse.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged

Khartoum’s post-fighting humanitarian crisis is catastrophic, with mass destruction, widespread disease and starvation, and hunger affecting 29 million people.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan's war scorched its breadbasket'

Satellite imagery reveals severe agricultural collapse in Sudan due to RSF control and a fragile recovery following army advances.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan's el-Fasher: NGO

Thousands, including women, children, and doctors, are detained in poor conditions by the RSF in el-Fasher, facing severe human rights violations.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged

Khartoum’s post-fighting humanitarian crisis is catastrophic, with mass destruction, widespread disease and starvation, and hunger affecting 29 million people.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan's war scorched its breadbasket'

Satellite imagery reveals severe agricultural collapse in Sudan due to RSF control and a fragile recovery following army advances.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan's el-Fasher: NGO

Thousands, including women, children, and doctors, are detained in poor conditions by the RSF in el-Fasher, facing severe human rights violations.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread displacement affecting millions.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

The civil war in Sudan has severely impacted children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure.
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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?

Armed attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by groups tied to Lendu and Hema communities threaten ongoing negotiations and peace efforts.
World news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump and Rubio's escalating rhetoric show a Cuban invasion could be imminent

U.S. surveillance flights increased off Cuba while sanctions and oil disruptions worsen conditions, amid no confirmed plans for invasion but continued military interest.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Couple in ICE custody fighting to be with dying son in his final days fighting cancer

Parents detained at the Arizona border face deportation while their terminally ill son with stage 4 colon cancer has days to live in Chicago.
#gaza
fromTruthout
6 days ago
World news

FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians

World news
fromTruthout
6 days ago

FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians

Plans for sports development in Gaza contrast sharply with ongoing violence and deteriorating living conditions.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Israel stops Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters

Israel intercepted over twenty aid ships heading to Gaza, claiming the flotilla was stopped before reaching its area.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

At least four people killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza despite ceasefire'

Israeli forces are expanding control in Gaza, resulting in casualties and severe shortages of food and medicine amid ongoing conflict and a blockade.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Lacking Proper Sanitation, Gaza's Tent Camps Are Being Overrun by Rodents

Displaced families in Gaza face a health crisis due to predatory rodents and deteriorating living conditions.
Healthcare
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Number of amputees set to rise in Gaza as Israel blocks aid, NGO warns

Thousands of amputees in Gaza face severe mobility challenges due to restricted access to medical care and humanitarian aid.
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Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Joe Scarborough Invokes Slaughtered' Iranian School Kids in Scathing Takedown of JD Vance Retort War is a Blip': Lack of Humanity'

JD Vance's characterization of the Iran war as a 'blip' is criticized for lacking compassion and awareness of the human cost involved.
#lebanon
France politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone

Over 1 million people in southern Lebanon have been displaced due to escalating violence, marking one of the fastest displacements in decades.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Rescue efforts continue in Beirut despite national mourning, following deadly Israeli strikes that killed hundreds and intensified the humanitarian crisis.
France politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'We Were Not Ready for This': Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis with nearly 1 in 5 people displaced by Israeli attacks, struggling with inadequate digital infrastructure.
Fundraising
fromWIRED
1 month ago

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Israeli attacks have displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, leading to increased humanitarian needs and a shift in how aid is delivered.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; Taoiseach confirms Ireland has fuel supplies 'until end of April'

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire and humanitarian access.
France politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone

Over 1 million people in southern Lebanon have been displaced due to escalating violence, marking one of the fastest displacements in decades.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Lebanon gripped by uncertainty over Iran-US ceasefire

Rescue efforts continue in Beirut despite national mourning, following deadly Israeli strikes that killed hundreds and intensified the humanitarian crisis.
France politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'We Were Not Ready for This': Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis with nearly 1 in 5 people displaced by Israeli attacks, struggling with inadequate digital infrastructure.
Fundraising
fromWIRED
1 month ago

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Israeli attacks have displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, leading to increased humanitarian needs and a shift in how aid is delivered.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; Taoiseach confirms Ireland has fuel supplies 'until end of April'

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire and humanitarian access.
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France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel kills nine people in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire'

Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon escalate, resulting in casualties and destruction despite a US-mediated ceasefire extension.
#south-sudan
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs

Nearly eight million people in South Sudan face acute hunger due to worsening conflict and displacement, risking an irreversible humanitarian catastrophe.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UN warns South Sudan at risk of full-scale famine' as fighting intensifies

Hunger is worsening in South Sudan, with rising humanitarian needs and risks of famine amid intensifying conflict and natural disasters.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs

Nearly eight million people in South Sudan face acute hunger due to worsening conflict and displacement, risking an irreversible humanitarian catastrophe.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UN warns South Sudan at risk of full-scale famine' as fighting intensifies

Hunger is worsening in South Sudan, with rising humanitarian needs and risks of famine amid intensifying conflict and natural disasters.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Somalia hunger crisis worsens as drought displaces more than 500,000 people

Displaced families now face the highest risk of starvation, according to the UN OCHA's Somalia Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026. Fatima, 40, has fled five times, three times because of conflict, twice because of drought. Each time she has left behind land, livestock, and the small possessions her family has managed to save.
Fundraising
#afghanistan
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
World news

Afghans Stranded in Qatar Express Betrayal at Trump's Push to Send Them to DRC

Afghans who aided U.S. forces face potential return to Taliban rule or relocation to D.R.C., risking humanitarian disaster.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World news

Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan useful'

Afghanistan's foreign minister expresses optimism about peace talks with Pakistan despite ongoing conflict and humanitarian concerns.
World news
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Afghans Stranded in Qatar Express Betrayal at Trump's Push to Send Them to DRC

Afghans who aided U.S. forces face potential return to Taliban rule or relocation to D.R.C., risking humanitarian disaster.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan useful'

Afghanistan's foreign minister expresses optimism about peace talks with Pakistan despite ongoing conflict and humanitarian concerns.
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Agriculture
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Prolonged Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Lead to Global Hunger Catastrophe

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global fertilizer supplies, leading to a potential food crisis, especially in the Global South.
#israel
World news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and a growing humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel threatens to destroy more Lebanon bridges as crisis mounts

Israeli military threatens to destroy bridges in southern Lebanon, aiming to isolate the region amid ongoing ground invasion and attacks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN aid chief warns of new Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon

The UN is urged to protect civilians in Lebanon amid Israel's expanding military operations and potential new occupied territories.
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Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
World news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo

President Trump plans to send 1,100 Afghan evacuees to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
#cuba
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Sincere dialogue needed to ease Cuba's grave humanitarian crisis', say Mexico, Spain and Brazil

Mexico, Spain, and Brazil urge dialogue to address Cuba's humanitarian crisis amid US pressure and call for Cuban self-determination.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba's sovereignty to be protected

Mexico, Brazil, and Spain pledged aid to Cuba, emphasizing respect for its sovereignty amid US pressure for leadership change.
World news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantanamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island

The U.S. fuel blockade on Cuba is worsening the humanitarian crisis, leading to potential mass emigration and reliance on Guantánamo for migrant camps.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?

Cuba is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by blackouts, fuel shortages, and political uncertainty amid increased US pressure.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US says oil deliveries to Cuba will be made on a case-by-case basis'

Claudia Sheinbaum is considering resuming hydrocarbon shipments to Cuba after a Russian tanker bypassed the energy blockade.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Fuel shipments from the US to Cuban private companies: a drop in the desert that angers the exile community

Fuel shipments from South Florida to Cuba are increasing, raising concerns about supporting the Cuban regime amid U.S. sanctions.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Sincere dialogue needed to ease Cuba's grave humanitarian crisis', say Mexico, Spain and Brazil

Mexico, Spain, and Brazil urge dialogue to address Cuba's humanitarian crisis amid US pressure and call for Cuban self-determination.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba's sovereignty to be protected

Mexico, Brazil, and Spain pledged aid to Cuba, emphasizing respect for its sovereignty amid US pressure for leadership change.
World news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantanamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island

The U.S. fuel blockade on Cuba is worsening the humanitarian crisis, leading to potential mass emigration and reliance on Guantánamo for migrant camps.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?

Cuba is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis marked by blackouts, fuel shortages, and political uncertainty amid increased US pressure.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US says oil deliveries to Cuba will be made on a case-by-case basis'

Claudia Sheinbaum is considering resuming hydrocarbon shipments to Cuba after a Russian tanker bypassed the energy blockade.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Fuel shipments from the US to Cuban private companies: a drop in the desert that angers the exile community

Fuel shipments from South Florida to Cuba are increasing, raising concerns about supporting the Cuban regime amid U.S. sanctions.
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Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cuts to overseas aid will worsen shocks to global economy, David Miliband says

Cuts to overseas aid by the US and UK risk global economic instability amid the humanitarian crisis from the Iran war.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

DRC and M23 rebels eye peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland

Negotiations between the DRC and M23 rebels aim to establish peace amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in the region.
France politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Haiti stares down starvation as Iran War drives 200,000 into acute food emergency status | Fortune

Rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict are worsening Haiti's humanitarian crisis, increasing transportation costs and food insecurity for millions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained

"I'm struggling a lot. I'm really scared for my situation, for my son's situation as well. I'm just very desperate to get out of here." Hoda Muthana, one of three American women in the camp, highlights the dire conditions and her fears.
US news
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Middle East conflict escalation raises humanitarian and economic alarm - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Middle East conflict is causing widespread destruction, economic uncertainty, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation, impacting global markets and regional stability.
#migrants
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

A boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean, resulting in at least two deaths and over 70 missing.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

A boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean, resulting in at least two deaths and over 70 missing.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Iran-U.S. ceasefire off to a shaky start. And, Bill Gates to testify in Epstein probe

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran faces challenges with ongoing attacks and high demands from both sides during upcoming talks.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Bombing of Iran's medical infrastructure endangers patients

The World Health Organization confirmed that the Tofigh Daru facility, which is used to make cancer treatment drugs, was among those damaged by strikes. The organization has verified over 20 attacks on the Iranian health care system with at least nine deaths.
Healthcare
#yemen
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Yemen's civilians fear fallout after Houthis enter Iran war

Fear of air strikes and rising prices threaten daily life in Sanaa, Yemen, amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO

Nearly half of child casualties in Yemen are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war, despite a ceasefire reducing overall hostilities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Yemen's civilians fear fallout after Houthis enter Iran war

Fear of air strikes and rising prices threaten daily life in Sanaa, Yemen, amid escalating regional conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO

Nearly half of child casualties in Yemen are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war, despite a ceasefire reducing overall hostilities.
more#yemen
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two dead and one missing after trying to cross Channel to UK

Two people died and one is missing while attempting to cross the Channel, highlighting the dangers of current border policies.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Italian coastguard recovers 19 bodies from boat in sea near Lampedusa

Nineteen bodies were recovered from a boat near Lampedusa, while fifty-eight survivors were rescued, highlighting the ongoing Mediterranean migration crisis.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The security council has allowed unchecked power and brutality. To protect peace, we must reform the UN | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

International law violations lead to chaos, with the UN's inaction and the rise of armed conflicts threatening global security and humanitarian principles.
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