Irish President Michael Higgins has advocated for the creation of a United Nations force to ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

A Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) aid convoy came under direct fire in southern Syria, the organization reported on Saturday, pledging to continue its humanitarian operations in the region despite the ongoing security risks.

The United States has revealed a new $500 million security aid package for Ukraine, aimed at bolstering the country's defense in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

UN Security Council members urged a surge in aid to Gaza on Monday, warning that the situation in the besieged enclave was deteriorating, News.azreports citing Reuters.

The Biden administration is reportedly working to expedite the remaining $6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, aiming to send out the last of the weapons and munitions before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Inauguration Day.