humanitarian crisis
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Heavy Floods Threaten Displaced Palestinians Amid Aid Restrictions
Dec 12, 2025 09:14 pm CST
Nearly 800,000 displaced Gazans face dangerous flooding as heavy rains overwhelm inadequate shelters, while essential materials for reinforcement are blocked from entering the enclave. The UN warns of increased disease risks as families struggle to protect children with limited resources in devastated infrastructure conditions.
31 Killed in Military Air Strike on Hospital in Myanmar: Escalating Violence Ahead of Controversial Elections
Dec 11, 2025 11:34 pm CST
A devastating military air strike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state killed 31 people including an infant, highlighting the escalating violence as the ruling junta prepares for contested December elections. The attack on Mrauk-U general hospital comes amid ongoing conflict with the Arakan Army rebels who control most of the region, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis.
Gaza's Survival Economy: Palestinians Salvage Iron Bars from Rubble to Build Shelters Amid Winter Crisis
Dec 11, 2025 07:30 pm CST
Amid Gaza's harsh winter, displaced Palestinians are extracting iron rods from bombed buildings to construct makeshift shelters and earn income in a devastated economy. This emerging survival strategy highlights the immediate challenges facing civilians as they navigate daily life in a region where reconstruction could take years and basic building materials are restricted due to security concerns.
Devastating Indonesia Floods Cause Critical Food and Medical Shortages as Death Toll Nears 1,000
Dec 09, 2025 02:14 am CST
Indonesia is facing severe food and medical shortages following catastrophic floods that have killed 961 people across three provinces. Over one million people have been displaced as recovery efforts continue, with elephants being deployed to help clear debris. Officials estimate reconstruction costs could reach $3.1 billion as climate change intensifies monsoon impacts across Southeast Asia.
Over 100 Killed in Sudan Kindergarten and Hospital Attacks: WHO Reports Dozens of Children Among Victims
Dec 09, 2025 12:30 am CST
The World Health Organization reports that more than 100 people, including 63 children, were killed when Sudan's Rapid Support Forces attacked a kindergarten and hospital in South Kordofan state. The December 4 attacks involved repeated strikes and targeting of first responders, representing another tragic episode in Sudan's 2.5-year civil war.
Shocking Leaked Video Shows Former Syrian President Assad Calling for "Slaughter" in Ghouta and Mocking Putin
Dec 08, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Controversial videos of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have surfaced online, revealing disturbing private conversations where he calls for "slaughter" in Ghouta and mocks Russian President Putin. The leaked footage emerges as Syria marks the first anniversary of Assad's overthrow, providing a glimpse into the former dictator's mindset during his regime that led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced citizens.
Indonesia Flood Crisis: Over 900 Dead as Starvation Threatens Remote Villages in Sumatra
Dec 06, 2025 08:41 pm CST
Devastating floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people in Indonesia's Sumatra island, with starvation emerging as a critical threat in isolated villages. Part of a wider climate disaster affecting Southeast Asia that has claimed nearly 1,800 lives across five countries, the catastrophe has completely destroyed entire communities in Aceh province while the government faces criticism for not declaring a national disaster.
Catastrophic Asian Floods Kill 1,200 Across Four Countries as Relief Efforts Face Critical Supply Challenges
Dec 02, 2025 05:47 pm CST
Devastating floods have claimed approximately 1,200 lives across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, leaving hundreds of thousands in temporary shelters facing severe shortages of clean water, food, and medicine. Relief efforts are hampered by destroyed infrastructure, while affected communities struggle with price inflation of essential goods and limited access to supplies. Climate experts attribute the disaster to intensifying monsoon patterns worsened by climate change.
Israeli Defence Forces Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Organization Following October 7 Attacks
Dec 02, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Israeli Defence Forces has stated that India's recognition of Hamas as a terrorist group would be beneficial, highlighting shared security concerns between the two nations. Following the devastating October 7, 2023 attacks that killed over 1,200 Israelis and led to a major military response in Gaza, IDF spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani emphasized the importance of clear stance on Hamas, which remains undesignated as a terrorist organization by India despite being classified as such by numerous Western countries.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Indonesia Flood Victims Resort to Looting as Death Toll Reaches 442
Nov 30, 2025 09:31 pm CST
In the aftermath of devastating floods in Indonesia, desperate residents of Sumatra have begun looting stores for survival as aid struggles to reach isolated areas. The disaster has claimed 442 lives with 402 still missing, while displacing over 290,700 people across three provinces. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka faces its own crisis with 193 flood-related deaths as Cyclone Ditwah approaches India's southern coast.