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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicHumanitarian assistance

Topic: humanitarian assistance

‘Hunger & disease spreading in war-torn Sudan; famine already present in several areas,’ says WHO

Sudan’s war between the army and Rapid Support Forces has displaced millions and left western regions under RSF control, while funding cuts hinder vital humanitarian aid.

Hamas ready to deliver aid to hostages if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently

Israeli officials say 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with only 20 believed alive. Hamas, thus far, has blocked humanitarian access, leaving families with little information.

India provides immediate relief to Vanuatu after Earthquake killed 14

The government has extended $500,000 assistance for earthquake relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.

Israel blames UN for delay in distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza despite assistance from Tel Aviv

Israeli authorities claim they have expanded areas of entry for aid to reach Gazans and that 600 trucks worth of aid are sitting on Gaza border due to UN failure.

India extends $100,000 aid to flood-hit Laos

Humanitarian assistance under Operation Sadbhav includes 10 tonnes of relief materials and medical supplies.

UNICEF calls for an immediate ceasefire to deliver aid to vulnerable children in Sudan

The UNICEF report states that more than half of the country's 24 million children are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Joint India-US amphibious exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 concludes

The exercise was aimed at promoting better understanding and cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.