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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicHumanitarian aid

Topic: Humanitarian aid

4 of Five Eyes & 24 other nations condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, call for it to stop

The statement by 28 countries, including Quad members Japan & Australia, call for the conflict to stop. Israeli tanks have entered Deir al-Balah, striking at UN & WHO facilities.

Israel intercepts Madleen boat carrying aid to Gaza, detains Greta Thunberg & other activists onboard

Madleen was taking flour, baby formula & crutches, among other aid, attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry says the boat has been diverted to Israel.

En route Gaza, Madleen with Greta Thunberg on board rescues Sudanese war refugees

Madleen will reach Gaza in less than two days. 'We are prepared to operate on all fronts, including in the maritime arena,' Israel has warned.

All eyes on Madleen: Greta Thunberg, French MP Rima Hassan sail to Gaza with flour, crutches, baby formula

Since 2008, Freedom Flotilla has led missions to Gaza but has also been targeted in drone attacks. The Madleen, named after a Palestinian fisherwoman, carries activists from many nations.

India dispatches first tranche of humanitarian aid for Myanmar as death toll nears 1,000

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India will continue to monitor the developments and more aid will follow.

Halt in US aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger

The spending freeze, which Trump ordered upon taking office 20 Jan, is supposed to last 90 days while his administration reviews all foreign-aid programs.

Musk leads federal cost-cutting panel, aims to shut down ‘beyond repair’ USAID

USAID is the world’s largest single donor. It provided 42% of all humanitarian aid tracked by the United Nations in 2024.

UNICEF MENA Chief calls for peace and humanitarian support in Syria

7.5 million children require humanitarian assistance and 6.4 million are in urgent need of protection services, Beigbeder said.

UNICEF appeals for $9.9 billion to aid 109 million children in 2025

The funding will support humanitarian response to conflicts, climate shocks, displacement, and health emergencies.

‘2024 was deadliest year for aid workers’, says UNSC

Speakers at the UNSC Tuesday expressed concern over rising attacks on humanitarian workers noting deaths of over 200 personnel.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.