Sudan again tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist
The report says Sudan accounts for 10 pct of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to just 1 pct of the global population.
Thu Dec 12 2024
UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October
UN says "an evacuation of such a massive scale will only heighten the suffering of civilians and drive humanitarian needs even higher."
Wed Jul 03 2024
UN Chief calls for funds for Ukraine humanitarian aid, end to to conflict
Guterres calls for resources to meet the increasing humanitarian needs in Ukraine and for efforts to end the conflict.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Kabul airport problems blocking medical supplies for Afghans - WHO
Nearly 18.5 million people - half the population - rely on aid and the humanitarian needs are expected to grow due to drought.
Mon Aug 23 2021
UN: Pandemic to fan surge in humanitarian needs in 2021
The U.N. humanitarian office says needs for assistance have ballooned to unprecedented levels this year because of COVID-19, projecting that a staggering 235 million people will require help in 2021.
Wed Dec 02 2020
US to provide $180 mil in South Sudan food aid
The United States said Tuesday it will provide $180 million in additional aid to help feed people facing a looming famine in war-torn South Sudan.
Wed Aug 13 2014
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025