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Sarangani Quake Survivors Struggle for Drinking Water
WorldRappler2mo ago

Sarangani Quake Survivors Struggle for Drinking Water

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.

Taliban Mark Five Years in Power in Afghanistan Amidst Human Rights Crisis
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Taliban Mark Five Years in Power in Afghanistan Amidst Human Rights Crisis

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 Reinforces Ceuta Border Amid Migrant Surge and Diplomatic Tensions with Morocco
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Spain Reinforces Ceuta Border Amid Migrant Surge and Diplomatic Tensions with Morocco

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.

Aid official says groups are mobilizing to provide shelter and water to quake victims.
WorldNYTiefimeridanewsbeast1mo ago3 sources

Aid official says groups are mobilizing to provide shelter and water to quake victims.

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.

DR Congo Reopens Airport Amid Spreading Ebola Outbreak
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DR Congo Reopens Airport Amid Spreading Ebola Outbreak

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.

UK Reveals Aid Priorities After Major Budget Cuts
PoliticsBBC5mo ago

UK Reveals Aid Priorities After Major Budget Cuts

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 to hold talks as war with Hezbollah rages
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Israel and Lebanon to hold talks as war with Hezbollah rages

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.

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Ban on Humanitarian Organizations in Gaza
WorldAl Jazeeramkd-mk5mo ago2 sources

Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Ban on Humanitarian Organizations in Gaza

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.

Israeli court allows aid groups to keep working in Gaza
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Israeli court allows aid groups to keep working in Gaza

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 petition Israel’s top court to halt ban on Gaza, West Bank operations
PoliticsDawn5mo ago

Aid groups petition Israel’s top court to halt ban on Gaza, West Bank operations

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 ...

Aid Groups Petition Israeli Court Over Gaza, West Bank Operations Ban
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Aid Groups Petition Israeli Court Over Gaza, West Bank Operations Ban

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.

NGOs Urge UN Action to Prevent Atrocities in Sudan's el-Obeid
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NGOs Urge UN Action to Prevent Atrocities in Sudan's el-Obeid

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.

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Worsens, Cases Top 800
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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Worsens, Cases Top 800

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.

Race to Develop New Ebola Vaccines Amid DR Congo Outbreak
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Race to Develop New Ebola Vaccines Amid DR Congo Outbreak

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.

Foreign Aid Groups Leave Gaza Over New Israeli Registration Rules
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Foreign Aid Groups Leave Gaza Over New Israeli Registration Rules

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.