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3 days, 22 hours ago

Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million

Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. As it has been throughout the 2020s, the South was the fastest growing region in the United States in 2024, adding more new residents — 1.8 million people — than all the other …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

'People in Gaza are struggling to survive apocalyptic conditions': MSF

New Indian Express

A new report by Médecins Sans Frontières on Thursday noted that "repeated Israeli military attacks on Palestinian civilians over the last 14 months, the dismantling of the health care system and other essential infrastructure, the suffocating siege, and the systematic denial of humanitarian assistance are destroying the conditions of life in Gaza, Palestine." "While MSF continues to provide lifesaving care …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

The Cyprus-Gaza maritime aid corridor was a harmful publicity stunt

Al Jazeera

The aid initiative did not help Palestinians and actively undermined the very concept of humanitarianism. Since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attacks on southern Israel and the beginning of the latest Israeli military offensive on Gaza, the calls for unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in the besieged strip have remained tragically unanswered. This was neither the first nor …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

The uncertain future of Syrian women after Assad's fall

India Today

In a dramatic and unsettling turn of events, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country amid escalating tensions and internal strife. Sobering findings: Violations against women in Syria Coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Syrian Network for Human Rights released its 13th annual report on November 25, 2024. The humanitarian crisis intensified …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel

Al Jazeera

Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance. Washington, DC – Twenty Democratic legislators in the United States have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, noting that the Israeli government has not complied with US demands for more aid to enter Gaza. It …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

MK Stalin hails Dissanayake-Modi talks, calls for Tamil fishermen's release

India Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday applauded Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on resolving the longstanding Tamil fishermen issue. In a post on X, Stalin stated: "It is encouraging that the Hon’ble President of Sri Lanka, @anuradisanayake, is engaging in discussions with our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi, to address the concerns …

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Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Firstpost

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has reshaped Syria’s future and its ties with key nations. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading Syria’s transitional government, has attracted both cautious optimism and scepticism. UN Syria envoy Geir Pedersen meets with head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani in Damascus, Syria in …

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1 week ago

How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis

Hindustan Times

By Poppy McPherson, Devjyot Ghoshal, Steve Stecklow and Ruma Paul How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, - Myanmar’s ruling junta has suppressed information about a severe food crisis gripping the country by pressuring researchers not to collect data about hunger and aid workers not to publish it, a Reuters investigation has found. “I’ve …

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1 week, 2 days ago

The International Rescue Committee warns 'the world is on fire'

NPR

The International Rescue Committee warns 'the world is on fire' NPR's Scott Simon speaks to David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, about the group's 2025 Watchlist, which warns that more than 300 million people require humanitarian assistance. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The world is on fire, in the assessment of the International Rescue Committee in their annual watch list …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Syria faces crisis and Gaza heads toward famine, World Food Program official says

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — The deputy executive director of the U.N. World Food Program has been on whirlwind visits to hotspots in the Middle East and Sudan to assess dire humanitarian situations and escalating demands for food from millions of people trapped or fleeing conflicts. Now, Skau said, “it’s a triple crisis, and the needs are going to be massive.” While …

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1 week, 4 days ago

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. Ambassador Riyad Mansour expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support for both resolutions Wednesday, saying the votes “reflect the resolve and the determination of the international community.” “We will keep …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Israeli Strikes In Gaza Kill At Least 33 Palestinians Overnight, Including Children

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes pounded the Gaza Strip overnight and into Wednesday, with one attack ripping through a home where displaced people were sheltering in the isolated north. Palestinians mourn family members killed by Israel strikes on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, on Dec. 11, 2024. “We are witnessing a massive loss …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amnesty International called for an …

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Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — Amnesty International called for an investigation Wednesday into a former governor and two top army officials in Congo for “possible crimes against humanity” during a deadly crackdown on demonstrators last year protesting the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country. The human rights group said in a report Congo’s security forces killed at least 56 people and injured …

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1 week, 5 days ago

UN General Assembly to vote on 'unconditional' Gaza ceasefire resolution amid ongoing conflict

Firstpost

The resolution, which is non-binding, also demands ‘immediate access’ to widespread humanitarian aid for the citizens of Gaza, who have been subjected to more than a year of war with Israel, especially in the besieged north of the territory The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution that seeks an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says

Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — Humanitarian aid to n orth Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct. 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the United Nations said Tuesday. In the north, Israel has continued its siege on Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun and Jabaliya with Palestinians living there largely denied aid, the U.N. Office for the Coordination …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Modi government using Soros as shield to hide failure in Manipur: Gaurav Gogoi

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said Manipur was in the throes of a grave humanitarian crisis and demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement in Parliament on the issue. Raising the matter during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Gogoi slammed the BJP for raising the George Soros issue in Parliament, contending that the …

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1 week, 6 days ago

More Humanitarian Organizations Will Harness AI’s Potential

Wired

For many of the people served by the humanitarian sector, 2024 has been the worst of times. The global information project, Signpost, supported by Google.org—Google’s charitable arm—in partnership with IRC, Cisco Foundation, Zendesk, and Tech for Refugees, delivers critical information to millions of displaced people through digital channels and social media, disempowering smugglers who thrive on mis- or disinformation, and …

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Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases

Firstpost

Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow with his family after Russia granted them asylum on humanitarian grounds, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies on Sunday, and a deal has been done to ensure the safety of Russian military bases Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visit the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria, …

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2 weeks ago

Situation in Syria will have spillover effects on a region already convulsed by violence

China Daily

Taking advantage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, Syria's rebel groups, a coalition with a complicated composition and backed by foreign forces including the United States and Turkiye, launched a surprise offensive against Syria's pro-government forces last month. The lightning advance of the Syrian rebel forces has plunged the Middle East country into further violence, chaos and now …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Two-state solution key to end West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar tells Parliament

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India supports a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasising the idea of a “sovereign, independent and sustainable” Palestinian State coexisting peacefully alongside Israel. There should be no cause for confusion regarding a two-State solution,” Jaishankar said in the Rajya Sabha. They must observe humanitarian law, and we would like …

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Increased hostilities in Syria gravely concerns humanitarians: UN

China Daily

UNITED NATIONS -- UN humanitarians said on Thursday they are gravely concerned about increased hostilities in northwest Syria. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said local authorities reported tens of thousands of displaced families in Hama, some of whom fled to Homs. OCHA said it had worked in Hama with humanitarian partners before fighting broke out to …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Increased hostilities in Syria gravely concerns humanitarians: UN

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-06 10:33 UNITED NATIONS -- UN humanitarians said on Thursday they are gravely concerned about increased hostilities in northwest Syria. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said local authorities reported tens of thousands of displaced families in Hama, some of whom fled to Homs. OCHA said it had worked in Hama with humanitarian partners …

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Increased hostilities in Syria gravely concerns humanitarians: UN

China Daily

UNITED NATIONS -- UN humanitarians said on Thursday they are gravely concerned about increased hostilities in northwest Syria. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said local authorities reported tens of thousands of displaced families in Hama, some of whom fled to Homs. OCHA said it had worked in Hama with humanitarian partners before fighting broke out to …

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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million

'People in Gaza are struggling to survive apocalyptic conditions': MSF

The Cyprus-Gaza maritime aid corridor was a harmful publicity stunt

The uncertain future of Syrian women after Assad's fall

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel

MK Stalin hails Dissanayake-Modi talks, calls for Tamil fishermen's release

Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis

The International Rescue Committee warns 'the world is on fire'

Syria faces crisis and Gaza heads toward famine, World Food Program official says

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

Israeli Strikes In Gaza Kill At Least 33 Palestinians Overnight, Including Children

Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

Rights group demands probe of ex-governor, 2 army officers in Congo for possible humanitarian crimes

UN General Assembly to vote on 'unconditional' Gaza ceasefire resolution amid ongoing conflict

Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says

Modi government using Soros as shield to hide failure in Manipur: Gaurav Gogoi

More Humanitarian Organizations Will Harness AI’s Potential

Syria's Bashar al-Assad granted asylum in Russia after deal on military bases

Situation in Syria will have spillover effects on a region already convulsed by violence

Two-state solution key to end West Asia crisis: EAM Jaishankar tells Parliament

Increased hostilities in Syria gravely concerns humanitarians: UN

Increased hostilities in Syria gravely concerns humanitarians: UN

Increased hostilities in Syria gravely concerns humanitarians: UN