Guardian and Observer's Charity Appeal Raises £1.5 Million for Humanitarian Efforts
The Guardian and Observer's 2024 charity appeal raised £1.5 million for Médecins Sans Frontières UK, War Child, and Parallel Histories, exceeding £1 million for the tenth consecutive year, with over 13,000 reader donations.
Guardian and Observer's Charity Appeal Raises £1.5 Million for Humanitarian Efforts
The Guardian and Observer's 2024 charity appeal raised £1.5 million for Médecins Sans Frontières UK, War Child, and Parallel Histories, exceeding £1 million for the tenth consecutive year, with over 13,000 reader donations.
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India, Taliban Hold High-Level Talks Amid Regional Tensions
Senior Indian and Taliban foreign ministry officials met in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing trade expansion through Chabahar Port, development projects in Afghanistan, and humanitarian aid for Afghan refugees, amidst rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
India, Taliban Hold High-Level Talks Amid Regional Tensions
Senior Indian and Taliban foreign ministry officials met in Dubai on Wednesday, discussing trade expansion through Chabahar Port, development projects in Afghanistan, and humanitarian aid for Afghan refugees, amidst rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Israel to Ban UNRWA, Impacting Millions of Palestinian Refugees
Israel plans to ban the UNRWA agency on January 28th, impacting 5.9 million Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA for essential services, following accusations of UNRWA employee collaboration with Hamas during the October 2023 attacks.
Israel to Ban UNRWA, Impacting Millions of Palestinian Refugees
Israel plans to ban the UNRWA agency on January 28th, impacting 5.9 million Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA for essential services, following accusations of UNRWA employee collaboration with Hamas during the October 2023 attacks.
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Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
Sheba Medical Center: Leading Global Health Innovation Amidst Crisis
Since October 7, 2023, Sheba Medical Center in Israel has provided critical care to civilians and soldiers, while also focusing on post-conflict plans to improve global health through medical innovation, humanitarian outreach, research, education, and diplomacy.
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Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 126
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Shigatse, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 130, and causing widespread building collapses due to poor construction; rescue and medical personnel have been deployed.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Tibet Kills 126
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Shigatse, Tibet, on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 130, and causing widespread building collapses due to poor construction; rescue and medical personnel have been deployed.
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UN Supports Syria's Political Transition Amidst Internal Instability and Ongoing Conflict
The UN is aiding Syria's interim government in establishing a political transition, facing challenges like internal instability (violence and potential job losses) and ongoing conflict outside government control. The UN urges all parties to avoid military confrontation, expressing concern over Israe...
UN Supports Syria's Political Transition Amidst Internal Instability and Ongoing Conflict
The UN is aiding Syria's interim government in establishing a political transition, facing challenges like internal instability (violence and potential job losses) and ongoing conflict outside government control. The UN urges all parties to avoid military confrontation, expressing concern over Israe...
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India, Afghanistan Hold Second High-Level Meeting on Aid and Trade
On Wednesday, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister in the UAE to discuss humanitarian aid, trade through Iran's Chabahar port, and ways to strengthen sports ties, particularly in cricket. This is the second such meeting in two months, reflecting India...
India, Afghanistan Hold Second High-Level Meeting on Aid and Trade
On Wednesday, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister in the UAE to discuss humanitarian aid, trade through Iran's Chabahar port, and ways to strengthen sports ties, particularly in cricket. This is the second such meeting in two months, reflecting India...
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Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
Syria Reopens Airport, Boosts Power Generation Amid Post-Conflict Recovery
On January 7, 2025, Syria's new government reopened Damascus International Airport to Gulf flights, announced incoming power-generating vessels to boost electricity by 50 percent, and is performing maintenance on the Baniyas Refinery while addressing security concerns and medicine shortages.
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EU Weighs Easing Some Syria Sanctions, Linking Relief to Minority Rights
The EU is considering easing some sanctions on Syria, particularly those impacting humanitarian aid and refugee returns, contingent upon the Assad regime's commitment to minority protection; a concrete proposal is expected next week.
EU Weighs Easing Some Syria Sanctions, Linking Relief to Minority Rights
The EU is considering easing some sanctions on Syria, particularly those impacting humanitarian aid and refugee returns, contingent upon the Assad regime's commitment to minority protection; a concrete proposal is expected next week.
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US Grants Six-Month Syria Sanctions Waiver for Essential Services
The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver for Syria to ensure access to essential services like electricity, water, and sanitation, while continuing to monitor Islamist rebel groups and linking future sanctions relief to political progress.
US Grants Six-Month Syria Sanctions Waiver for Essential Services
The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver for Syria to ensure access to essential services like electricity, water, and sanitation, while continuing to monitor Islamist rebel groups and linking future sanctions relief to political progress.
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Mercy Ships' Global Mercy: Providing Free Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mercy Ships' Global Mercy, a 571-foot hospital ship, provides free, life-changing surgeries to people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking access to safe medical procedures, having performed over 4,400 since its commissioning, addressing a critical healthcare disparity in the region.
Mercy Ships' Global Mercy: Providing Free Surgery in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mercy Ships' Global Mercy, a 571-foot hospital ship, provides free, life-changing surgeries to people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking access to safe medical procedures, having performed over 4,400 since its commissioning, addressing a critical healthcare disparity in the region.
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40% Bias Score