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HUMANITARIAN CRISES
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
Indian Air Force C-17s carry relief materials to earthquake-hit Venezuela via Abidjan under OP AmistadIndian Air Force's Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft have transited through Cote d'Ivoire's capital city of Abidjan en route to Venezuela ca...
Operation Amistad: India dispatches 41 member medical team, relief supplies to earthquake-hit VenezuelaIndia has launched 'Operation Amistad', dispatching two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela. A 41-me...
Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"Palestine's Embassy in India has issued a dire plea for immediate medical aid, warning of a healthcare sector collapse due to ongoing confl...
UAE provides support to contain Ebola outbreakThe UAE is supporting the World Health Organisation's efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in Africa. This aid aims to mitigate the impact...
Emerging tech has altered the definition of warfare: Defence Minister Rajanth SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh urged new armed forces recruits to prepare for modern warfare. He noted that advanced technology and tactics...
Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: ‘We assume that we've come so far as compassionate citizens of the world if we…’ – ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ star highlights why awareness mattersActress Anne Hathaway urges people to look beyond news headlines. She highlights how easy it is to forget global conflicts and starvation d...
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
Quote of the Day by John Milton: “For what can war, but endless war, still breed?” — A powerful reflection on the cycle of conflict and endless violence by the renowed literary figure known for known for Paradise Lost and AreopagiticaJohn Milton's Quote, “For what can war, but endless war, still breed?” John Milton’s quote is a powerful reflection on war, peace, and the ...
African proverb of the day: You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave them food yesterday — Life lessons on social behavior, responsibility, and helping othersThe African proverb “You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave them food yesterday” reflects deep traditional wisdom about human respons...
Commander of US Pacific Air Forces visits India to strengthen bilateral defence cooperationUS Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin Schneider visited India from April 19-25. The visit aimed to strengthen the US-India defense ...
10 countries are home to two-thirds of world's most hungry: UN-backed reportA UN-backed report reveals two-thirds of global food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the ...
US funds Cyprus base upgrade to bolster regional safe haven roleCyprus is boosting its military bases with American taxpayer support. These upgrades will strengthen its role as a safe haven for Middle Ea...
Sudan one of world's 'worst crises' in decades: medical charityDoctors Without Borders chief Christos Christou describes Sudan's civil war as one of the worst humanitarian crises in decades, with extrem...
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasonsU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Griffiths "for his tremendous leadership and service to the United Nations and the humanita...
India voices concern over insufficient response to crisesLal noted that the magnitude, geographical expanse and frequency of humanitarian crises around the world requiring international assistance...