Taliban Mark Five Years in Power as Aid Groups Warn of Crisis
Five years have passed since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, with aid groups now warning of a deepening crisis under their rule, as reported by Reuters.
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Five years have passed since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, with aid groups now warning of a deepening crisis under their rule, as reported by Reuters.

Mutual aid groups, previously active during Covid, are now providing air purifiers and masks to communities in rural Mendocino county and other fume-affected areas to combat wildfire smoke.

Children in Sudan's besieged city of el-Obeid are fearful of attending school as drone attacks increasingly target civilian infrastructure. Aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

The Red Cross and the Dutch Council for Refugees have pulled their aid workers from the grounds around the Ter Apel refugee center in the Netherlands following a series of stabbings.

The Red Cross and VluchtelingenWerk Netherlands have reported halting services at an asylum center in the Netherlands due to incidents linked to a small group of men.

The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has more than doubled to 589, with thousands reported missing. International rescue teams and aid are being dispatched to the affected region.

Survivors of the Sarangani earthquake are struggling to access safe drinking water, with aid groups reporting urgent needs for shelter, food, and water. Damaged roads and bridges continue to hinder relief operations.
Legal aid groups are demanding an urgent investigation after a 33-year-old woman reportedly gave birth inside a Brooklyn courthouse while handcuffed to a bench, following 24 hours in custody.

Aid organizations are working to increase the delivery of humanitarian relief supplies to Iran. These efforts primarily involve utilizing land routes to transport the aid.
Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions AP News
Aid organizations are appealing for urgent funds as foreign aid cuts cripple their operations, exacerbating the growing humanitarian crisis across the Middle East.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Humanitarian aid organizations are working to assist people displaced from their homes in Lebanon, particularly from Beirut, due to ongoing Israeli bombing.

An Israeli court has temporarily halted a new law that threatened to shut down dozens of well-known aid organizations operating in Gaza and the West Bank, offering a reprieve to the groups.

An Israeli court has temporarily halted a new law that threatened to shut down dozens of well-known aid organizations operating in Gaza and the West Bank.

Israel's Supreme Court temporarily blocked a government decision that had banned numerous humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, from operating in Gaza.

Aid groups vow to stay in Gaza despite Israeli deadline thenationalnews.com

Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza, leading to international doctors being forced to leave the region.

Oxfam, Norwegian Refugee Council and other groups petition court to delay Israeli suspension of their work
Aid groups petition Israel’s top court to halt Gaza, West Bank ban Arab News

The Taliban celebrated five years since seizing power in Afghanistan with military parades, as international aid groups and the UN warned of a deep human rights crisis, particularly concerning women's rights and child hunger.
Spain deployed naval vessels and increased border security in Ceuta following a massive influx of over 500 migrants, including many children, from Morocco. The event sparked a diplomatic crisis between Spain and Morocco, prompting calls for stronger EU cooperation and raising concerns about the welfare of unaccompanied minors.
Israel's High Court has urged international humanitarian organizations to withdraw their petitions challenging the country's refusal to register them, which affects their ability to secure visas and work permits for foreign employees.

A man was arrested following a fight at the Ter Apel asylum center, an incident that occurred after aid groups had withdrawn from the facility.
Aid organizations are flocking to Venezuela, engaging in extensive search-and-rescue efforts.

Venezuela has been devastated by two powerful earthquakes, with reports of tens of thousands missing and 188 confirmed dead, prompting aid groups to mobilize shelter and water for victims. Experts note the second quake released energy equivalent to 180 atomic bombs, intensifying the race against time to find survivors in the rubble.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reopened the airport in Bunia, the epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak, as the World Health Organization reports over 300 confirmed cases and seeks more global support to contain the spreading disease.
Aid groups are intensifying essential trauma care for victims of violence in Nigeria's Plateau state, offering healing sessions, safe spaces, and psychological support.
A doctor in Japan, who recently passed away, has left approximately $3.2 million to five different aid organizations. This significant donation will support various humanitarian efforts.
Lebanon is grappling with 1 million displaced individuals, while aid organizations are severely hampered by cuts in foreign assistance.

The UK government has announced its new aid priorities following significant budget cuts, a move that has raised concerns among aid groups and Members of Parliament who fear defense spending is being prioritized over humanitarian assistance.

Israel and Lebanon are reportedly set to hold talks amidst the ongoing war with Hezbollah, which has declared readiness for a prolonged conflict as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, including the destruction of a key bridge.
Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily halted a ban on 37 foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza and the West Bank, allowing them to continue their work.
Israel has notified aid organizations operating in the Gaza Strip to cease activities by March 1. This directive raises concerns about the impact on the already deteriorating medical situation in the area, exacerbated by two years of conflict.

The Israeli Supreme Court has blocked a December order that would have required 37 international organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and the Norwegian Refugee Council, to cease operations in Gaza and the West Bank unless they agreed to new conditions.

Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the government from shuttering the Gaza operations of dozens of aid organisations which petitioned the court in a dispute over new Israeli rules requiring them to name Palestinian staff.

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.

Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

More than a dozen international humanitarian organisations have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to block an imminent order that would force 37 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to cease operations in Gaza, the West Bank and east Jerusalem, warning of catastrophic consequences for civilians. Organisations including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Oxfam, the Norwegian Refugee Council and CARE were notified on December 30, 2025 that their Israeli registrations had expired and that they had ...

Several international aid organizations, including MSF, Oxfam, NRC, and CARE, have petitioned Israel's top court to challenge a directive requiring them to renew registrations and submit Palestinian staff lists within 60 days, which they view as a ban on their operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
Aid groups report a shocking surge in severe malnutrition in Somalia, reaching critical emergency levels, following recent cuts in US aid.

Aid groups report a rise in child deaths in Afghanistan due to malnutrition, with many children arriving at health centers too late for effective treatment.

Aid groups are warning that a record-strength El Niño could lead to widespread flooding and hunger across East Africa and Asia, from Somalia to Pakistan.

Fights broke out outside the Ter Apel asylum seekers' center on the first night after aid groups, including the Red Cross, withdrew their services. The incidents highlight concerns about the situation at the facility.

Aid groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, are urging the United Nations to take swift action to prevent potential mass atrocities in el-Obeid, Sudan. They are pressing for a strong UN response to the escalating crisis.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, with cases surpassing 800 and a single-day record of 72 new infections reported. Health officials warn the outbreak remains active and may be larger than reported, with aid groups expressing concern about its spread.

Three new experimental vaccines are being urgently developed to combat a rare and rapidly spreading strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. International efforts are intensifying, with calls for immediate action and significant funding allocated to accelerate vaccine research.

Thousands of families displaced by the ongoing war in Lebanon are increasingly turning to private aid organizations for shelter and assistance. Government support is limited in a country already strained by the conflict.

International aid groups have issued a warning that the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, is severely disrupting the delivery of food and medicine, putting millions across the region at risk of starvation and worsening the humanitarian toll.

Humanitarian organizations are struggling to find funds to respond to the growing Middle East humanitarian crisis, citing intense strain due to steep cuts in US foreign aid, which has displaced millions.

The UK has announced its new aid priorities after significant budget cuts, shifting focus to defense spending, a move that has drawn concern from aid groups and MPs.

A Turkish aid group organized an iftar meal for 1,000 orphans in Ghana, providing support and community during the holy month.
The Israel Supreme Court has temporarily halted a ban on 37 foreign aid groups operating in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, impacting humanitarian operations in the region.

Dozens of aid groups operating in Gaza and the West Bank have received a temporary reprieve as an Israeli court paused a new law that threatened their shutdown.

A Canadian who helped build a water plant in Gaza expresses concern for its future as aid organizations withdraw from the region due to a new law.

Israel’s Supreme Court on Friday froze a government order that would have barred dozens of international aid organizations from operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian ar...

Foreign workers from 37 international non-governmental organizations are leaving the Gaza Strip after refusing to comply with new Israeli registration rules, which include handing over staff lists. A Canadian who helped build a water plant in Gaza expresses concern about its future.
Aid groups challenge Israeli ban that could starve Gaza, West Bank PressTV

Aid organizations have filed a petition with an Israeli court, seeking to continue their operations in Gaza after new rules led to a ban on their work.