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Humanitarian

Iran urges global action after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has called on the international community to take decisive action to secure the release of vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla 2, condemning Israel’s interception of the ships as an act of “piracy” and “state terrorism”.

01 May 2026-10:44
Spain summons Israeli envoy over Gaza aid activists' detention

30 Apr 2026-21:59
Azerbaijan provides five passenger buses to Ukraine as humanitarian aid

Azerbaijan has provided five passenger buses to Ukraine as part of humanitarian assistance, according to officials.

25 Apr 2026-19:59
Azerbaijan–Ukraine relations: Humanitarian strategy and strategic balance

Against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Azerbaijan has been shaping a distinct model of engagement with Kyiv, one in which the humanitarian dimension takes precedence, while political positioning remains carefully calibrated. This approach allows Baku to support Ukraine without becoming entangled in confrontation, while simultaneously reinforcing its role as a regional diplomatic hub.

25 Apr 2026-18:17
Sri Lanka thanks Azerbaijan for humanitarian aid

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Upali Pannilage on the sidelines of the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok on Monday to discuss prospects for bilateral relations.

20 Apr 2026-15:25
Unicef demands investigation after Israeli strike kills water truck drivers in Gaza

Unicef has issued a stern call for an immediate and thorough investigation following an Israeli military strike that resulted in the deaths of water truck drivers in the Gaza strip.

19 Apr 2026-16:06
Sudan war enters third year as UN warns humanitarian crisis worsening for millions

The United Nations has marked the third anniversary of the Sudan conflict with a stark warning that the crisis has escalated into the world’s worst humanitarian emergency, with millions facing hunger, violence and displacement.

15 Apr 2026-02:56
Fuel crisis in Cuba blocks humanitarian assistance

Cuba's fuel shortages are disrupting the distribution of humanitarian aid handled by the Catholic Church and international organizations, as the island's essential services continue to decline.

13 Apr 2026-22:32
Sirens ring out in Kyiv as Putin orders a 32-hour pause for Easter

Reaction in Ukraine to Putin’s decree ordering a ceasefire from 4 p.m. Saturday until the end of Sunday was cautious.

10 Apr 2026-08:42
Why is Spain reopening its embassy in Tehran

Spain’s government has framed the move as part of a broader commitment to diplomacy and de-escalation. By restoring its presence in Tehran, Madrid aims to maintain direct communication channels with Iranian authorities at a time when misunderstandings and miscalculations could quickly escalate tensions.

09 Apr 2026-22:57