PALESTINE RED CRESCENT SOCIETY
Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killed
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the opening of rupee accounts outside India as part of its strategic action plan to internationalise the domestic currency. The RBI has finalised a strategic action plan for 2024-25, focusing on liberalising the external commercial borrowing framework and 'Go-live' for phase I of the software platform for ECBs and trade credits reporting and approval (SPECTRA) project.
World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has called for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions are facing severe hunger. The appeal comes nearly seven months after Israel launched a significant offensive in response to Hamas-led attacks that killed 1,200 people in Israel. IFRC President Kate Forbes emphasized the need for a political solution to allow aid delivery, highlighting the dire conditions she witnessed in Rafah, Gaza, including inadequate housing, water, sanitation, and medical supplies.
Bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, others transported to Tabriz city
The bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the foreign minister Amirabdollahian, and other officials killed in a helicopter crash were transported to Tabriz city in Iran. where they will be buried in East Azarbaijan province. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid tribute to Raisi. The country mourned the deaths and held an urgent government meeting.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's moments before helicopter crash captured on video
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tragically died in a helicopter crash near Azarbaijan border, sparking national mourning. Raisi was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei. He was travelling in a US-made Bell helicopter.
Israel took over key Gaza crossing. What next?
The Israeli flag flies over Gaza's Rafah crossing, controlled by Israeli troops for two weeks. Egypt has refused to reopen its side while under Israeli control, blocking aid to Gaza. The closure worsens the humanitarian crisis for Gaza's 2.4 million people, with warnings of famine. The crossing was taken over by Israel, accusing it of being used for terrorism. Aid deliveries through Rafah have been crucial, with most aid trucks entering Gaza through it before the closure.
Iran president dead: What we know so far about the mysterious crash of the helicopter?
On Monday, Iranian state television announced the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. As of Monday morning, rescuers had not yet reached the site, though they spotted the helicopter approximately 2 kilometers away at dawn. Reports indicate slim chances of survival. Several countries have expressed concern and offered help. The crash occurred in Iran's East Azerbaijan province, which is notorious for its harsh weather conditions and dense fog.
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Mental strain, deepening risks as Israel's war with Hamas reaches 100 days
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, Gaza lies in ruins, and the Middle East is sliding towards a wider conflict. The war has deepened the hostility and mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians. The assault killed more than 1,200 people, including 240 Israelis and foreigners captured as hostages. The Israeli response with aerial bombardment and a ground invasion has resulted in the largest loss of Palestinian life since 1948. Israeli troops are still battling Hamas militants in Gaza, and a dire humanitarian crisis threatens the lives of even more Gazans.
Nearly 200 more Palestinians killed as Israel forges on with Gaza assault
The new assaults in central and southern Gaza propelled a new exodus of people already driven from other areas in what Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called an essential stage of its mission to destroy its foe Hamas.
Saving Suez: As Red Sea attacks threaten global trade, what it means for India
Suez Canal Incidents: Over 300 vessels have opted for a 6,000 nautical mile diversion around the Cape of Good Hope in recent days. Consequently, transit durations, shipping costs, and insurance premiums have risen, posing a potential disruption to global production timelines. With the Houthi assault in the Red Sea looming over world trade, what solutions can be explored?
Israel widens evacuation orders as it shifts its offensive to southern Gaza amid heavy bombardments
Israel's military orders additional areas in and around Khan Younis to evacuate, shifting its offensive to the southern half of Gaza where Hamas leaders are hiding. Heavy bombardments reported in the areas of Khan Younis and Rafah. Israeli forces widen evacuation orders in Khan Younis, asking residents to move south. US warns Israel to avoid mass displacement. Death toll in Gaza surpasses 15,200, with 70% of the dead being women and children. US Vice President Harris expresses concern over civilian suffering in Gaza.
Israel resumes combat as truce expires, accuses Hamas of violation
The seven-day pause, which began on Nov. 24 and was extended twice, had allowed for the exchange of dozens of hostages held in Gaza for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and facilitated the entry of humanitarian aid into the shattered coastal strip.
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival special edition to focus on Palestinian cinema
El Gouna Film Festival announces a special edition from December 14 to 21, focusing on Palestinian cinema to shed light on the Gaza situation. The festival will include a fundraising dinner for humanitarian aid in coordination with the Egyptian Red Crescent, sans red carpets in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Palestine urges world for immediate intervention to stop "rapid developments" in Israel's war on Gaza Strip
It called on the world to stop the war considering the rapid developments in Gaza, particularly cutting off communications, the internet and continuous shelling.
We have lost touch with our staff, health workers in Gaza: WHO chief
The WHO and Unicef have expressed concern over the safety of their staff and humanitarian partners in Gaza. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for protection of civilians and full humanitarian access, while Unicef executive director Catherine Russell highlighted the safety concerns for children in Gaza.
Israel strikes across Gaza after allowing another small aid convoy into the besieged enclave
Israeli warplanes targeted various locations in Gaza, including areas designated as refuge for Palestinian civilians, following the entry of a small aid shipment into the besieged territory. Israel is expected to launch a ground offensive in response to the recent attacks by Hamas. Fears of a wider war have increased as Israeli warplanes have also struck targets in the occupied West Bank, Syria, and Lebanon.
Israel-Palestine Crisis: A 24-year-old's mission to rescue his girlfriend from Hamas captivity
Inbar Haiman, an art student from Israel, was abducted by Hamas militants during the Supernova Music Festival. Her boyfriend, Noam Alon, is pleading for her safe return, asking for the hostages to be treated humanely. Over 260 people were killed during the attack, and videos of festival-goers being taken on motorcycles and trucks went viral. Alon believes that the safe return of the hostages should be prioritized over military operations.
Why Israel's approach to Gaza could backfire
President Joe Biden's efforts to convince Israelis to consider the implications of an invasion of Gaza have not been successful. If Israel proceeds with the invasion without committing to a two-state solution and ending Jewish settlements in the West Bank, it could have devastating consequences for both Israeli and American interests. It may trigger a global conflict and jeopardize alliances that have been built over the years. The author urges Biden to advise Israel to approach the situation differently and work towards a comprehensive solution with the Palestinian Authority.
Biden to seek billions in military aid for Israel as invasion of Gaza nears
President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve $14 billion in extra funding for Israel to help them fight against Hamas. In a televised speech, Biden emphasized the urgency of providing relief to Palestinian civilians in Gaza who are in desperate need of food, water, and medicine. Meanwhile, Israel appears to be preparing for a full-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip, with troops and equipment massed near the border. The situation is escalating, with fears of the conflict spreading to other flashpoints, such as Yemen and Lebanon.
Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel's relentless bombing
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have targeted areas that were previously declared safe zones, leaving nowhere safe for the 2 million Palestinians trapped in the territory. The airstrikes have continued despite Israel's calls for Palestinians to evacuate to the south. The bombardments have caused significant casualties and damage, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Biden backs Israel in blaming Islamists for Gaza hospital strike
US President Joe Biden expressed support for Israel's position that a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket hit a hospital in Gaza, which has caused widespread anger in the Middle East. Arab countries have blamed Israel for the attack, but Biden backed Israel's claim. The hospital blast, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, threatened to derail Biden's regional visit.
Palestinian medics in Gaza struggle to save lives under Israeli siege and bombardment
Gaza's Health Ministry has reported that Israel's bombardment - launched after Hamas mounted a bloody, unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7 - has killed more than 2,700 Palestinians, many of them women and children.
Israel prepares ground assault on Gaza as Palestinians flee
Israel is preparing to launch a ground assault in the Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas. Palestinians have been told to flee south towards the closed border with Egypt. Israel has also warned Hezbollah not to start a war on a second front to the north. Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas in retaliation for its fighters' attack on Israeli towns, which resulted in the deaths of 1,300 people.
More aid flights arrive in Egypt's Sinai, awaiting passage to Gaza
New aid flights have arrived in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, where relief materials are being held until safe passage into the Gaza Strip can be secured. The main exit point for Gaza's residents, the Rafah crossing, has been closed due to Israeli bombardments. Egyptian security forces have been reinforcing security on their side of the border, but reports of sealing off the crossing were incorrect.
Aid groups scramble to help as Israel-Hamas war intensifies and Gaza blockade complicates efforts
More than 2 tons of medical supplies from the Egyptian Red Crescent have been sent to Gaza and efforts are underway to organise food and other deliveries, according to an Egyptian military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to talk to the press.
UN revises toll from Libya floods to 3958, over 9000 injured
The United Nations has revised the death toll from the floods in Libya, stating that at least 3,958 people have died instead of the previously reported 11,300. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) updated the report, citing the World Health Organization (WHO). Over 9,000 people are still missing. The UN's humanitarian affairs office has initiated an appeal for $71 million to aid those affected by the disaster. Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Italy have also provided aid.
EU announces 1 lakh euros aid to flood-hit Uttarakhand, Himachal
The EU funding supports the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) in delivering emergency shelter and household items, including tarpaulins, kitchen sets, woollen blankets and hygiene kits. The funding is part of the EU's overall contribution to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
At least 2,300 dead in 'epic' Libya floods, thousands more missing
As global concern spread, multiple nations offered to urgently send aid and rescue teams to help the war-scarred country that has been overwhelmed by what one UN official labelled "a calamity of epic proportions". Massive destruction shattered the Mediterranean coastal city of Derna, home to about 100,000 people, where multi-storey buildings on the river banks collapsed and houses and cars vanished in the raging waters.
All countries 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics, says IFRC
The world is "dangerously unprepared" for future pandemics, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) say in a report published on Monday, calling on countries to update their preparedness plans by year-end.
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