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United Nations (UN) on Wednesday, appealed for 5.6 billion dollars to help millions of people affected inside the war-torn Ukraine and beyond.
UN appeals for $5.6b to help Ukraine’s conflict victims Read More
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, has announced a US$397 million humanitarian appeal to aid the people of earthquake-ravaged Syria, to help secure “desperately needed” relief for nearly five million people.
UN chief announces $397m quake appeal for Syria Read More Aya, the so-called “miracle baby’’ who was born under the rubble after this week’s devastating earthquake destroyed her home in northern Syria is still recovering in the hospital.
‘Miracle baby’ still being cared for in hospital in northern Syria Read More The World Bank has announced $1.78 billion in assistance to help relief and recovery efforts following devastating earthquakes and aftershocks in Türkiye that have already resulted in massive loss of life, injuries, and very significant damages in and around southeastern Türkiye.
World Bank announces initial $1.78b for Türkiye’s recovery & reconstruction efforts after earthquake Read More
The World Bank Group (WBG), FAO, IMF, WTO and WFP, have called for continued urgent action to address the global food security crisis.
FAO, IMF, WTO, WFP call for continued global urgent action on food crisis Read More Four days into the earthquake in the Turkish-Syrian border region, the reported death toll has risen to more than 16,000 people, according to Turkey news agency ANADOLU.
Death toll in Turkish-Syrian earthquake rises above 16,000 Read More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday made his first visit to Britain since the Russian invasion of his country, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promising extra military support.
Zelensky to visit Britain as PM Sunak promises extra military aid Read More UN agencies has launched emergency response to help many thousands of reported victims, including those still believed to be buried under the rubble in a massive earthquake in southern Türkiye and northern Syria.
UN launches emergency response after Türkiye, Syria quakes Read More
February 4 is marked annually as World Cancer Day (WCD) to promote awareness on cancer as a public health issue and to strengthen actions towards improving access to quality cancer care, including: screening, early detection, treatment and palliative care.
World Cancer Day 2023: Bridge the chasm – GivingTide International Read More Russia is preparing a massive new missile attack on targets in Ukraine, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s southern military command said on Thursday.
Russia preparing massive missile attack on Ukraine Read More