95 Palestinian Healthcare Workers Held Captive By Israel – What’s Happening To Them Behind Bars?
Israel continues to detain 80 doctors and medical staff from Gaza and 15 from West Bank, raising urgent humanitarian concerns.
Oct 23, 2025, 06:07 AM IST
World's 10 Most Affected Countries By The Food Crisis
The world is currently facing the most severe food crisis in modern history. Since the establishment of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in 1963, hunger has never reached such alarming levels. A combination of escalating conflicts, the worsening climate crisis, and surging food and fuel prices is pushing millions of people closer to the brink of starvation every day.
Oct 12, 2025, 13:57 PM IST
UNGA Erupts Over Gaza: World Leaders Blast Israel, US And Italy Back It – Who Said What
The UN General Debate showcased unprecedented global solidarity for Palestine. Leaders from across the world demanded an immediate end to the violence, unrestricted humanitarian access, accountability for “war crimes” and full recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Sep 24, 2025, 01:14 AM IST
14 Against 1: Alone And Defiant US Blocks Gaza Ceasefire At UN, Says Warnings About Famine Are 'Biased'
The UN Security Council remains deadlocked as Washington vetoes a ceasefire, leaving Gaza’s civilians trapped amid escalating violence.
Sep 19, 2025, 03:14 AM IST
'We Won’t Back Down’: Assam CM On Controversial Eviction Campaigns
In a firm response to demands for his removal over ongoing eviction drives, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said no propaganda will stop the government from protecting the state’s land. His remarks come amid rising political tension and public debate over the evictions.
Aug 24, 2025, 22:00 PM IST
2025: The Year Of Global Wars – Devastation, Casualties & Escalating Arms Trade Across Six Major Conflicts
The year 2025 is marked by six major global conflicts, from India-Pakistan to Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas, leading to millions of casualties and soaring arms sales.
Jul 25, 2025, 13:56 PM IST
Bihar Flood Crisis Deepens: Rising Ganga Waters Wash Away Villages, Trigger Social Emergency; Life At A Halt
Bihar faced a deepening flood crisis as the Ganga swells, washing away villages and causing immense social upheaval.
Jul 23, 2025, 09:39 AM IST
World's 10 Most Dangerous Countries In 2024
The Global Peace Index (GPI) report offers an essential assessment of national safety and stability, spotlighting countries most affected by war, violence, and unrest.
Sep 05, 2024, 18:20 PM IST
United Arab Emirates (UAE) reopens its embassy in Kabul
The UAE has sent several planes carrying medical and food aid to Kabul since the outbreak of the humanitarian crisis.
Nov 21, 2021, 06:55 AM IST
UN seeks $600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
An abrupt end to billions of dollars in foreign donations has heaped more pressure on U.N. programmes.
Sep 13, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Taliban's big challenge: Tackling Afghanistan's failing economy, dealing with humanitarian crisis - in pics
The last of US troops has departed, but the Taliban now has the mamoth task of ruling a country at the brink of economic collapse
Sep 01, 2021, 23:24 PM IST
UN slams North Korea for diverting funds to missiles
UN member states on Tuesday condemned widespread human rights violations in North Korea and expressed concerns that funds needed to ease the dire humanitarian crisis are spent on Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs.
Nov 16, 2016, 00:38 AM IST
Indians almost starving in Saudi are over 10,000, not 800: Sushma Swaraj
In a humanitarian crisis, over 10,000 Indian workers in Saudi Arabia are facing severe food shortage due to financial hardship after losing their jobs and the government has ordered its mission in the Gulf nation to provide food to them besides other assistance.
Jul 31, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
Nepal heading to humanitarian crisis: Thapa to Indian envoy
Thapa urged the Indian envoy to help ease the supply of essentials including petroleum products and LPG as the country is heading towards a humanitarian crisis.
Nov 24, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
500,000 children in Yemen threatened by malnutrition: UNICEF
UNICEF said more than half a million children are facing severe malnutrition in Yemen.
Nov 18, 2015, 02:43 AM IST
UCPN-Maoist blames India's 'unofficial blockade' for crisis
Nepal's UCPN-Maoist party today alleged that the "unofficial blockade" imposed by India is creating a humanitarian crisis in the country in the wake of the ongoing political unrest due to the adoption of the new Constitution.
Nov 08, 2015, 02:49 AM IST
Land degradation can create 50 million migrants in a decade: Study
An estimated 50 million people may be forced to seek new homes and livelihoods within 10 years due to land degradation, a study has estimated.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:52 PM IST