UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions

Sep 14, 2025

UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists...

ICJ rebukes Israel over its Gaza aid restrictions during war

Oct 22, 2025

ICJ ruled that Israel, as an occupying power, is obligated to work with UN agencies to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. This opinion is...

Italy launches new aid package for businesses, workers amid strict anti-virus measures

Nov 08, 2020

Rome [Italy], November 8 (ANI/Xinhua): The Italian government announced on Saturday it has issued a new decree increasing aid to families and businesses stricken...

US warns Israel to boost Gaza aid in 30 days or face suspension of military support

Oct 16, 2024

The United States has warned Israel to take immediate steps to improve humanitarian aid access in Gaza within a month or face potential restrictions...

EU backs Lithuania's plan to aid firms amid China's embargo

Apr 28, 2022

Brussels [Belgium], April 28 : The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR130 million Lithuanian scheme to support and facilitate...

China vies for a foothold in Afghanistan through aid to Northern Province

Jan 23, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], January 23 : China vies for a foothold in Afghanistan through humanitarian aid to Northern Province as the war-ravaged country continues to...