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fromFortune
1 day 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
2 days 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.
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#lebanon
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days 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
5 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire and humanitarian access.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 days 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
5 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'More crushing, wider and destructive actions' - Iran responds to Trump's television speech; oil prices surge anew

European foreign ministers condemn violence in Lebanon and call for ceasefire and humanitarian access.
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#gaza
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Six months into ceasefire', Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks

Gaza faces unprecedented devastation with over 72,000 killed and 172,000 injured amid ongoing Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israel bombed Gaza on 36 of the past 40 days while the war raged in Iran

Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties and humanitarian crises despite a declared ceasefire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have worsened due to ongoing military actions and the war on Iran, despite a ceasefire.
Renovation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Rubble, mud and hair: How to rebuild a home in Gaza

Residents in Gaza are using salvaged materials to build temporary shelters due to restrictions on construction supplies.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Six months into ceasefire', Gaza suffers under persistent Israeli attacks

Gaza faces unprecedented devastation with over 72,000 killed and 172,000 injured amid ongoing Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israel bombed Gaza on 36 of the past 40 days while the war raged in Iran

Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties and humanitarian crises despite a declared ceasefire.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza have worsened due to ongoing military actions and the war on Iran, despite a ceasefire.
Renovation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Rubble, mud and hair: How to rebuild a home in Gaza

Residents in Gaza are using salvaged materials to build temporary shelters due to restrictions on construction supplies.
more#gaza
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days 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 week 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 week 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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#sudan
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Humanitarian situation in Sudan at catastrophic levels', says NGO

People with disabilities face severe challenges amid the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing violence and lack of access to aid.
World news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

RSF attack on Sudan's South Kordofan kills at least 14, including children

Sudanese paramilitaries attacked Dilling, killing at least 14, with ongoing violence leading to a severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan

At least 28 civilians were killed in two drone strikes in Sudan amid ongoing civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Humanitarian situation in Sudan at catastrophic levels', says NGO

People with disabilities face severe challenges amid the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by ongoing violence and lack of access to aid.
World news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Sexual Violence Has Become the 'Defining Feature' of the World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan's civil war has led to over 40,000 deaths and widespread sexual violence, becoming a defining feature of the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Thousands of women and girls in Sudan have sought treatment for sexual violence amid the ongoing civil war, indicating a deliberate pattern of abuse.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

RSF attack on Sudan's South Kordofan kills at least 14, including children

Sudanese paramilitaries attacked Dilling, killing at least 14, with ongoing violence leading to a severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan

At least 28 civilians were killed in two drone strikes in Sudan amid ongoing civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days 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.
#cuba
fromTruthout
5 days ago
World news

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

World news
fromTruthout
5 days 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 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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 news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

General Says US Would Create "Camp" at Gitmo for Cubans Fleeing Trump Blockade

The U.S. military plans to set up a camp at Guantánamo Bay to detain Cubans fleeing a humanitarian crisis caused by U.S. policies.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days 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.
#iran
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Bombing of Iran's medical infrastructure endangers patients

Prolonged airstrikes in Iran are severely damaging the healthcare system, impacting pharmaceutical production and leading to multiple casualties.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Iran emergency workers search for survivors after deadly US-Israel attacks

Iran reports nearly 2,000 war dead in less than a month, with ongoing airstrikes causing significant casualties and destruction.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Stop this savage being': Iranians fear postponed Trump attack is merely disaster delayed

Trump's postponement of an attack on Iran's energy infrastructure brings temporary relief but leaves uncertainty and fear among Iranians.
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#israel
fromTruthout
1 week ago
World news

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

World news
fromTruthout
1 week 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 week 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 week 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.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Canada tells Israel that Lebanon's sovereignty must not be violated'

Canada and France condemn Israel's plans to occupy southern Lebanon, urging respect for Lebanese sovereignty and warning of humanitarian consequences.
more#israel
#yemen
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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.
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France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

22 people die after six days adrift in boat attempting to reach Europe from Libya

Survivors reported that the boat had left Tobruk, Libya, on 21 March, bound for Greece, but lost its way and remained at sea for six days without food or water.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Heroism, horror and the pits of hell': inside the last days of El Fasher

Decisions were taken that ensured help never came. Both the US and UK suppressed or sidelined warnings that would have helped avoid the slaughter.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr around the world amid shadow of war

Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, with variations in observance dates due to moon sightings and ongoing regional conflicts.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Silvio Rodriguez says he will take up arms if the US attacks Cuba: I demand my AKM, if they come'

Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez warned of armed resistance to potential military action against Cuba, citing economic embargo and blackouts as causes of national crisis.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Israel Has Killed or Wounded Classroom's Worth of Children Every Day in Lebanon

Israeli military operations in Lebanon since March 2 have killed or wounded approximately one classroom of children daily, with 111 children killed and 334 wounded, while forcibly displacing 350,000 children from southern Lebanon.
#israel-lebanon-conflict
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

EU weighs options as Israel threatens Lebanon offensive

European powers warn Israel against ground offensive in Lebanon, citing humanitarian concerns and risk of protracted conflict, while Israel conducts limited targeted operations against Hezbollah.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Israel's planned expansion of Lebanon ground campaign fuels fears of prolonged occupation

Israel announces ground operations in southern Lebanon with conditions for displaced residents' return tied to Israeli border security, raising prolonged occupation concerns.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts

Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement of over one million people as leverage to dictate ceasefire terms in negotiations.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
France politics

'There is nothing, no one left' in Lebanon's destroyed south as Israeli forces eye a land grab

France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What is Israel's endgame in Lebanon?

Israel continues expanding territorial control in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, threatening permanent occupation and displacing nearly one million people in a conflict Lebanon did not initiate.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

EU weighs options as Israel threatens Lebanon offensive

European powers warn Israel against ground offensive in Lebanon, citing humanitarian concerns and risk of protracted conflict, while Israel conducts limited targeted operations against Hezbollah.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Israel's planned expansion of Lebanon ground campaign fuels fears of prolonged occupation

Israel announces ground operations in southern Lebanon with conditions for displaced residents' return tied to Israeli border security, raising prolonged occupation concerns.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts

Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement of over one million people as leverage to dictate ceasefire terms in negotiations.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
France politics

'There is nothing, no one left' in Lebanon's destroyed south as Israeli forces eye a land grab

France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What is Israel's endgame in Lebanon?

Israel continues expanding territorial control in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, threatening permanent occupation and displacing nearly one million people in a conflict Lebanon did not initiate.
more#israel-lebanon-conflict
World news
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Is Strangling Cuba To Death | Defector

The U.S. has intensified economic sanctions on Cuba to unprecedented levels since the Cuban Missile Crisis, creating severe shortages of food, medicine, and fuel that have triggered island-wide blackouts and a humanitarian crisis.
France politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Hezbollah ignites blowback from its base as over 1 million flee war with Israel

Shiite Lebanese increasingly oppose Hezbollah's war with Israel, fearing displacement and destruction while questioning the group's decision-making and legitimacy.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Thousands of Afghans still in limbo over UK resettlement five years on

Nearly 30,000 Afghans await UK resettlement decisions five years after Kabul's fall, with urgent intervention needed to meet the March 2029 deadline.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

How Washington Can Help Lebanon

The U.S. must increase diplomatic engagement to help Lebanon address Hezbollah's destabilizing influence and broker peace between Lebanon and Israel amid humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Cuba's Electrical Grid Has Collapsed as Trump Threatens to "Take" the Island

Cuba's electrical grid collapsed due to a three-month oil embargo, creating a humanitarian crisis amid U.S. sanctions and Trump administration pressure for regime change.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Rescue teams recover bodies after deadly Kabul hospital air strike

Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the strike, claiming Pakistan was targeting hospitals and civilian sites to perpetrate horrors. He emphasised that those killed were innocent civilians and addicts. We strongly condemn this crime and consider such an act to be against all accepted principles and a crime against humanity.
Healthcare
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to salvage fragile Gaza truce

The US engages directly with Hamas to preserve a fragile October ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating regional conflict and Israeli military operations.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Trump Threatens Cuba: I Can Take it' and Do Anything I Want With it'

President Trump stated he will take Cuba in some form, citing the nation's weakened state, communist leadership's violence, and ongoing humanitarian crisis including fuel shortages and power grid failures.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Cuba electric grid collapses amid US oil blockade causing national blackout

Cuba's national power grid collapsed due to an oil blockade imposed by US pressure, leaving 10 million people without electricity and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Cuba's Electrical Grid Collapses After Nation's Oil Imports Dwindle

Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed completely, leaving 10 million people without power due to U.S. oil blockade and depleted fuel supplies from Venezuela and other sources.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan

Pakistani shelling in eastern Afghanistan killed four civilians including three children, with cross-border fighting causing at least 18 civilian deaths in one week and displacing over 20,000 families.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia

Five of seven Iranian women's soccer players who accepted Australian refugee visas have departed, leaving two remaining as Tehran claims victory over Australia and the U.S.
#gaza-conflict
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Israeli air strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians in Gaza including civilians and police officers, while over 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing partially reopens.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Another 5 Palestinians killed in Israel's genocide in Gaza amid wider war

Israeli forces continue daily attacks on Gaza killing Palestinians, while humanitarian conditions deteriorate due to sandstorms, border closures, and lack of medical evacuation access amid regional conflict.
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Giant portrait of Gaza girl Hind Rajab appears on beach ahead of Oscars

A sand portrait of 5-year-old Hind Rajab appears on a Yorkshire beach to promote the Oscar-nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' which documents her death during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City in January 2024.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Israeli air strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians in Gaza including civilians and police officers, while over 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing partially reopens.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Another 5 Palestinians killed in Israel's genocide in Gaza amid wider war

Israeli forces continue daily attacks on Gaza killing Palestinians, while humanitarian conditions deteriorate due to sandstorms, border closures, and lack of medical evacuation access amid regional conflict.
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Giant portrait of Gaza girl Hind Rajab appears on beach ahead of Oscars

A sand portrait of 5-year-old Hind Rajab appears on a Yorkshire beach to promote the Oscar-nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' which documents her death during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City in January 2024.
more#gaza-conflict
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen

Mass displacement from escalating conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and Sudan is overwhelming humanitarian aid systems beyond capacity while eroding international humanitarian law.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Trump's Mass-Detention Campaign

Trump's administration is rapidly expanding immigration detention capacity and operations, resulting in record detentions and deaths while dismantling oversight mechanisms.
#iran-israel-conflict
World news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Trump's AI czar calls for U.S. to 'get out' of war and warns Iran has a 'dead man's switch' that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable | Fortune

David Sacks warns that continued U.S.-Israel military escalation against Iran risks catastrophic regional consequences including infrastructure destruction and humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. to send 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast, pulling them from waters near Taiwan | Fortune

The U.S. deployed 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict, while Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and continued missile attacks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran

A 13-day US-Israeli conflict with Iran has caused 1,348 civilian deaths, 17,000 injuries, and displaced 3.2 million people, with significant casualties also reported in Lebanon.
World news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Trump's AI czar calls for U.S. to 'get out' of war and warns Iran has a 'dead man's switch' that could render Gulf states almost uninhabitable | Fortune

David Sacks warns that continued U.S.-Israel military escalation against Iran risks catastrophic regional consequences including infrastructure destruction and humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromFortune
1 month ago

U.S. to send 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Mideast, pulling them from waters near Taiwan | Fortune

The U.S. deployed 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict, while Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and continued missile attacks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran

A 13-day US-Israeli conflict with Iran has caused 1,348 civilian deaths, 17,000 injuries, and displaced 3.2 million people, with significant casualties also reported in Lebanon.
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History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Kill the people'

Trapped artisanal miners in a South African gold mine were abandoned underground for weeks without food, water, or supplies after surface operations ceased, leading to starvation and death.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict

A two-week war in Iran has killed hundreds, displaced millions, cost billions in spending, and destabilized the entire region with ongoing humanitarian and economic consequences.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts

Drone strikes in Sudan's ongoing conflict have killed over 200 civilians in populated areas including markets, schools, and hospitals within days, with both armed forces and paramilitary groups deploying increasingly powerful aerial weapons.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Afghan refugees and Iran's poorest bear the brunt of war

Afghan refugees in Iran are returning to Afghanistan due to recent conflict, creating humanitarian challenges for vulnerable populations including children and pregnant women.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN

Over 3.2 million Iranians have been forcibly displaced since US-Israeli military strikes began on February 28, with displacement expected to increase as hostilities continue.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Al Jazeera reporter sees destruction in Tehran neighbourhood

US-Israeli airstrikes destroyed a Tehran residential neighbourhood, with rescue teams searching for survivors in the rubble.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have killed over 1,348 civilians, triggering Iranian retaliation including cyberattacks and threats to energy markets, with President Pezeshkian demanding recognition of rights, reparations, and international guarantees to end the conflict.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Who bombed the Iranian girls' school, killing more than 170? What we know

A missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Iran killed over 170 people, mostly schoolgirls, becoming the deadliest incident in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
France news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Aid worker killed in drone strike on building used by Congo relief staff

A drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed a French UNICEF aid worker and two others in a residential area housing international relief staff.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Sudan's devastating war rages on as regional rivalries deepen

Sudan's civil war, entering its fourth year, is increasingly regionalized with external powers supporting opposing sides, prolonging conflict and preventing settlement while civilians suffer severe consequences.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN aid worker killed in DR Congo's rebel-held Goma

A French UNICEF aid worker was killed in Goma after M23 rebels reported a combat drone strike hit a residential building in the eastern Congolese city.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Lebanese brace as Hezbollah-Israel attacks escalate

Israeli strikes on Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks have killed hundreds, displaced over 750,000 people, and created a severe humanitarian crisis affecting civilians including children with medical vulnerabilities.
Europe news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

MoD confirms RFA Lyme Bay will 'assist in maritime tasks in the Eastern Mediterranean' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK deployed RFA Lyme Bay and HMS Dragon to the Eastern Mediterranean to support evacuations and provide security amid escalating violence in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Non-profit organizations
fromJezebel
1 month ago

John Oliver unpacks how cuts to USAID put everyone at risk

USAID cuts by the Trump administration and DOGE have caused immediate deaths globally, including HIV medication access loss, while destroying decades of expertise and institutional capacity needed for future aid delivery.
World news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Trump urges Australia to give Iran's Asian Cup players asylum

Trump pressures Australia to grant asylum to Iran's women's soccer team, offering U.S. asylum if Australia refuses, citing persecution risks after players didn't sing national anthem.
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