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Reports indicate that Israel has allegedly committed nearly 500 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement since it was brokered on October 10th. The Gaza Government Media Office has stated that...
During Friday prayers at the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed to US President Donald Trump to avert military strikes against Iran and foster diplomatic solutions...
The devastating floods in Bhagalpur, Bihar have wreaked havoc in the low-lying areas. Homes are still inundated with water, rising above the waist in some places. People are forced to live on the...
The Ganga River in Katihar, Bihar, is overflowing. Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding have submerged the entire area. Medinipur village in the Raj Baghar Panchayat of the Manihari subdivision is...
In a move reflecting the harsh realities of prolonged humanitarian work, World Central Kitchen has decided to reduce its food distribution efforts in Gaza. The decision stems from a critical shortage...
A severe humanitarian crisis is gripping Afghanistan, pushing impoverished families to sell their own children in exchange for food, medicine, or debt relief. Recent reports from Ghur province...
A fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes has pushed Lebanon’s civilian death toll to 2,969 since early March, according to health officials in Beirut. The relentless campaign has turned southern towns into...
In a stark illustration of shifting regional dynamics, over 6,148 Afghan refugees crossed back into their homeland from Pakistan in a single day, marking one of the largest daily returns recorded...
Explosions rip through Beirut's quiet suburbs, turning everyday life into a deadly gamble. UNICEF declares Lebanon a place with zero safe zones as bombings target civilian areas with ruthless...
Tensions along the volatile Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier have surged, prompting urgent appeals from UN officials for calm amid a mounting death toll and mass displacement. Richard Bennett, UN...
Amid relentless fighting in Sudan's Kordofan and Darfur regions, the UN Security Council issued a scathing rebuke on Tuesday, highlighting deep alarm at the ongoing violence. The Council's press...
In a heartfelt plea broadcast by local outlets, thousands of Afghan refugees in Pakistan are begging for a 90-day reprieve before forced returns to their homeland. Citing intense pressure from...
The United Nations has voiced strong support for the launch of phase two in the American-brokered Gaza ceasefire initiative, viewing it as a vital move to ease the plight of civilians caught in the...
Cyclone Ditwah has unleashed a devastating path across Sri Lanka, claiming over 330 lives and leaving hundreds more missing. The island nation is grappling with widespread destruction caused by the...
A severe wheat shortage is gripping Gilgit-Baltistan, causing widespread distress and intensifying public anger towards Islamabad. Long queues form before dawn outside ration shops, with residents...
Despite rainy weather, dozens of Gazan volunteers have embarked on a mission to clear streets and restore essential infrastructure in Gaza City. This initiative, fueled by a broader volunteer...
New satellite imagery analyzed by Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab reveals disturbing evidence of mass burials in Sudan's el-Fasher following its seizure by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)....
A distressing incident has emerged from Sudan, where 36-year-old Indian national Adarsh Behera has reportedly been abducted. Behera, originally from the Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha, was...
In a significant development, Hamas has handed over the mortal remains of four more hostages to Israeli forces. This transfer follows earlier returns and comes amid escalating tensions, with Israel...
The United Nations Security Council has granted a travel ban exemption to Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, enabling him to travel to India from October 9 to 16. This exemption falls...
Afghanistan is experiencing a complete internet blackout due to actions taken by the Taliban, according to reports. The nationwide telecoms shutdown is part of the Taliban's ongoing efforts to curb...
Intensified Israeli air and ground operations in Gaza resulted in the deaths of 91 Palestinians in a single day, including family members of a prominent doctor and civilians attempting to flee...
A paramilitary organization launched a drone strike on a mosque in Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, Sudan, early Friday. The attack resulted in the deaths of 43 civilians who were praying. The...
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on August 31, 2025. Over 2,200 people have died, and the death toll is expected to rise. Approximately 500,000 people have been affected, with half of...
Former US President Donald Trump has engaged in positive discussions with Hamas amidst the ongoing crisis in Gaza, urging the group to promptly release all hostages taken during recent clashes. Trump...
Afghanistan continues to grapple with the impact of frequent earthquakes. Another tremor was felt on Friday night, registering a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale. This recent event marks the...
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan on Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 135km. Earlier, another earthquake struck late...
A 6-magnitude earthquake struck Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Sunday night, resulting in the deaths of over 800 people and injuries to more than 2,500. Hospitals are grappling with a shortage of doctors...
Nature is displaying its fury around the world. While Afghanistan faced the devastation of an earthquake, Sudan, an African nation, witnessed a catastrophic event. A landslide caused immense...
Recent reports suggest a shift in the situation in Syria. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, a UN refugee agency official reported that over 850,000 Syrian refugees have returned from...
At least 20 individuals perished in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday, according to the Gaza Civil Defense Agency. Among the deceased were five journalists and a civil...
The Chief of Defence Staff of Israel, Lt. Gen. Eyak Zamir, has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the proposed hostage exchange deal. Zamir, during a visit to the Haifa Naval base,...
Following the Netanyahu government's order for a complete takeover of Gaza, the Israeli army is advancing with brutal force. Israeli attacks in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 63...
The images from Gaza, depicting starving children and the ruins of once-vibrant streets, are heartbreaking. In the 21st century, as humanity speaks of colonizing the moon, the people of Gaza are...
The Israeli Prime Minister has unveiled a new plan to dismantle Hamas. Last week, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced his intention to occupy the entirety of Gaza. This proposal has also been approved...
Following the confirmation by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to control Gaza City. This decision has drawn condemnation from international...
Following the breaking of a ceasefire in March, Israel imposed restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, escalating its attacks. This worsened the humanitarian situation in Gaza. International...
As Israeli attacks on Gaza continue and the humanitarian crisis deepens, a significant deal between Egypt and Israel has come under scrutiny. While Arab nations condemn Israeli actions, Egypt, which...
The persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh continues unabated, escalating from violence and displacement to starvation. Those attempting to provide aid face threats. Recently, Hindu religious leader...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in...
At least 34 Palestinians were killed in multiple Israeli strikes across Gaza on Monday, according to reports. The attacks occurred shortly after Israel announced a temporary pause in military...
Demonstrators in Israel have called for a comprehensive agreement to end the ongoing conflict and secure the release of all hostages held in Gaza, including both the living and the deceased. They are...
Recent Israeli airstrikes have resulted in a death toll exceeding 58,000 in the Gaza conflict. A recent attack on a Gaza City market claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including medical consultant...
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's aid distribution methods in Gaza, labeling them as a 'cheap form of genocide.' Khamenei, in a post on...
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini has stated that Gaza is transforming into a graveyard for children and individuals suffering from starvation. He described the situation as a 'cruel and Machiavellian...
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini has decried the situation in Gaza, stating it has become a 'graveyard of children and starving people.' He also accused Tel Aviv of engineering a 'cruel and...
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed profound worry regarding the escalating humanitarian disaster in Gaza, strongly condemning the ongoing loss of civilian lives. He...
Hamas has signaled a willingness to consider a ceasefire with Israel, but has not yet accepted a US-backed proposal put forward by former President Donald Trump. The group maintains its demand for a...