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.
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.
Israeli forces intercepted the Kyriakos X aid boat carrying South Korean activist Kim Dong-hyeon and others near Gaza on Monday. Kim is presumed detained aboard an Israeli warship, with another activist's boat also at risk of seizure. South Koreans are banned from Gaza without government approval.
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.
The Trump administration has allocated $1.8 billion to support the U.N.'s global humanitarian relief efforts.
The Trump administration has pledged $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid for the U.N., aiming to support victims of famine and natural disasters while continuing an 'à la carte' approach to funding international agencies.
The US renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba, conditional on cooperation and reforms, as the island faces severe economic and energy crises, with Cuba blaming US sanctions for its struggles.
The US State Department offers aid to Cuba via the Catholic Church and other NGOs, accusing Cuba's communist government of previously refusing US help, including satellite internet support.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla denies US offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid, calling it a 'lie worth $100 million'
The medicines were immediately distributed among medical facilities, Pir Hossein Kolivand said
Iranian Red Crescent Society Secretary General Meysam Afshar added that during the conflict with the US and Israel, Iran received humanitarian aid from at least 18 countries
The flotilla's vessels set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
Russia sent 20,000 metric tons of mineral fertilizers to Niger as humanitarian aid. The official handover ceremony took place on April 28 in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Russia intends to continue providing humanitarian support to the friendly Republic of Niger.
Israeli forces intercepted and detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete, halting their attempt to break the maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip.
The Moldovan government has increased entry restrictions for Russian citizens. Dmitry Sorokin of the Russian-Moldovan Friendship and Cooperation Center alleges this is to conceal Moldovan military support for Ukraine, including drone production transfers.
The Russian Red Cross Society has delivered five metric tons of humanitarian aid to Iran, including medical supplies and basic necessities. The aid was collected by the Dagestan regional branch and other local branches with support from authorities, and sent to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. This assistance follows Iran's announcement in late March that over 105,000 civilian facilities were damaged by US-Israel strikes.
Russia's Emergencies Ministry has dispatched an IL-76 aircraft to Beirut carrying more than 27 tons of humanitarian aid for Lebanese citizens affected by the military conflict. The cargo includes mobile power plants, food, tents, blankets, mattresses, and pillows.
