ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dispatched another consignment of humanitarian supplies to Gaza on Thursday, continuing efforts to provide life-saving assistance to Palestinians affected by Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the enclave. Read More: Pakistan continues Gaza airlift with 28th lifeline The latest shipment was organized by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in coordination with the Al-Khidmat Foundation. This marks […]
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Hadiqa Kiani to lead UK fundraising tour for Gaza widows and orphans
Singer Hadiqa Kiani is embarking on a six-stop tour across the UK to raise funds for widows and orphans affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Partnering with the AlKhidmat Foundation and Aghoush UK, the campaign will host a series of fundraising dinners in Manchester, London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Peterborough, and Bradford between January 23 and […]
Afghanistan’s winter deepens hunger crisis as aid cuts strain families
Afghanistan’s worsening hunger crisis is being sharply exacerbated by winter and a wave of mass deportations, as millions struggle to secure even a single daily meal. The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that 17 million Afghans face acute hunger this season — and the numbers continue to climb amid shrinking international aid. Read More: Millions […]
Saudi Arabia pledges $500m for Yemen’s southern development
Saudi Arabia has announced a $500 million development package for southern Yemen following a government offensive against allied separatists, signaling the kingdom’s growing role in stabilising the region. The initiative will span 10 provinces and includes the construction of hospitals, schools, roads, and the donation of fuel to boost power production. Riyadh also plans to […]
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill seven, including four children
Gaza civil defence agency said Israeli strikes on Thursday killed seven people in the Palestinian territory, including four children, despite a ceasefire that has largely held since October. A drone strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza, killing four, including three children, agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said. Read More: Israeli strike kills five […]
UNRWA fires 571 staff amid financial crisis
GENEVA: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) said on Wednesday that a severe financial crisis has forced it to terminate 571 employees outside Gaza. The affected staff had previously worked in the Gaza Strip but had left the territory following the outbreak of conflict in October 2023. Read More: UN […]
Doctors Without Borders risks deregistration in Gaza
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) expects to be barred from operating in Gaza after missing Israel’s December 31 deadline to comply with new registration rules for international relief agencies. Israeli authorities say the measures are intended to prevent Hamas from exploiting humanitarian aid, but MSF warns the move would cut off life-saving […]
Over 1,000 patients die waiting in Gaza: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over 1,000 patients have died while waiting for urgent medical evacuation from Gaza since July 2024. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 10,600 patients, including 5,600 children, were evacuated during the conflict. He warned that many more remain trapped in Gaza without access to critical healthcare. […]
Gaza aid at risk as UN warns of Israeli delays
The United Nations and aid groups warned Israel’s policies could collapse humanitarian efforts in Gaza. A vague and politicised registration process has left millions in aid stuck outside the strip. Without intervention, dozens of international groups face de-registration by December 31, forcing closure within 60 days. The UN and over 200 aid agencies said INGOs […]
Severe cold and flooding kill 17 in Gaza
Severe cold and flooding have worsened the plight of millions of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, killing 17 people, including four children. Aid agencies warn that Israeli restrictions are blocking delivery of emergency shelters and life-saving assistance in the besieged area. Continuous rain has flooded around 90% of temporary shelters, leaving displaced families exposed to harsh […]