Senator Edward Markey reintroduces a bill to expedite humanitarian aid, including medical care and food, to North Korea, amid its dire need for basic services.
Former US special envoy Robert King urges lifting the US travel ban to North Korea, arguing it blocks humanitarian aid and has not improved relations over a decade.
Russia has delivered 11 tons of medical equipment and medicine to Iran as humanitarian aid, facilitated by Medargo and the Great Fatherland charity foundation. This delivery comes amidst escalating tensions and renewed attacks between the United States and Iran, following a previous ceasefire agreement.
A Russian company operating in Venezuela delivered humanitarian aid, including basic necessities and temporary accommodation equipment, to La Guaira state, severely affected by a June 24 earthquake. This follows a previous shipment from the Russian Emergencies Ministry.
Russia's emergencies ministry delivered 22 tons of humanitarian aid, including food and tents, to Venezuela following a powerful earthquake on June 24. The quake caused thousands of deaths and left many homeless.
Russia's Ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, announced that a Russian company provided humanitarian aid, including generators, medicines, and food, to La Guaira state, the region most affected by the June 24 earthquake. A larger government-coordinated shipment is expected soon.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated at the NATO summit in Ankara that Hungary will continue its humanitarian aid to Ukraine but will not supply weapons or troops. He reiterated Hungary's stance, calling Ukraine the victim and Russia the aggressor.
South Korea will provide $100 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, announced National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lak during President Lee Jae-myung's participation in the NATO summit. The aid package is strictly humanitarian and excludes weapons, maintaining Seoul's policy of supplying non-lethal items.
Russia has committed $18 million to humanitarian initiatives in Cuba between 2018-2025 and plans to add $2 million this year. Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev announced the aid, which includes support for food security and a school feeding system, during a UN meeting advocating for the removal of embargoes.
The Indian Army, under Operation Amistad, rescued a 79-year-old woman from rubble in Venezuela nearly a week after twin earthquakes. She received urgent medical care at a field hospital set up by India in Caracas.
South Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina met with IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain in Seoul to discuss enhancing cooperation on humanitarian assistance and disaster response. They also welcomed South Korea's full membership in the IFRC's Donor Advisory Group.
The UAE, under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has provided Dh10 million in emergency aid to Venezuela following two devastating earthquakes that killed over 920, injured 3,300, and left thousands displaced.
International rescue teams are urgently searching for survivors in Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes on Wednesday killed 235 and wounded 4,300. Countries worldwide and the UN are sending aid, as Venezuela's pre-existing infrastructure challenges hamper recovery efforts.
Following powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, several nations including Argentina, Ecuador, and El Salvador, which had previously suspended diplomatic relations, have offered rescue teams and humanitarian aid. The disaster has claimed at least 235 lives and injured over 1,500.
President Erdoğan praised the Turkish Red Crescent at an awards ceremony, emphasizing its historical mission and Turkey's strong position in humanitarian aid. He highlighted the organization's role in reflecting national compassion and solidarity, noting its continued aid efforts in Gaza.
President Erdoğan praised Türk Kızılay on its 158th anniversary, highlighting its humanitarian efforts and global respect. He called for continued support for the organization.
Iran's Civil Aviation Organization reported a US-Israeli strike on a humanitarian aid aircraft in western Iran, calling for international action.
Russia has dispatched approximately 148,000 tons of humanitarian aid to the zone of its "special military operation" and bordering regions, according to official statements made at a forum in Vladivostok.
Eleven Australians detained by Israeli forces while sailing on a humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza have been deported. The activists were intercepted Monday and held in Israel before being flown to Istanbul. Their detention followed controversial actions by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
A new report indicates global humanitarian aid is faltering due to funding cuts from major donors, including the US, and a rise in attacks on healthcare workers, undermining the aid system.
Israeli forces intercepted a second humanitarian aid flotilla, the Lina Al Nabulsi, carrying South Korean activist Kim Ah-hyun and Korean American activist Jonathan Victor Lee. This follows the seizure of another flotilla on Monday, with both incidents involving activists defying a South Korean government travel ban to Gaza.
Israeli forces intercepted the Lina Al Nabulsi aid flotilla, carrying South Korean activist Kim Ah-hyun and Korean American activist Jonathan Victor Lee, near Gaza. This follows the seizure of another flotilla on Monday, with activists facing detention and boats being sunk.
The Israeli navy intercepted a 54-boat flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, boarding 28 boats and arresting activists in international waters near Cyprus. Israel stated no humanitarian aid was found, while activists condemned the blockade and alleged genocide.
Israeli forces intercepted the Kyriakos X aid boat carrying South Korean activist Kim Dong-hyeon near Cyprus late Monday. Kim is presumed detained with other activists. A civic group protested in Seoul, demanding his release and urging the South Korean government to act.
