A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, triggering a massive rescue operation as emergency teams race to find survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

Nearly 250 people have reportedly been killed, while thousands remain missing or unaccounted for in some of the hardest-hit areas. Rescue teams in Pereira, Cali and other affected regions are working around the clock using sniffer dogs, heavy machinery, cameras, radar and seismic sensors.

In one dramatic rescue, crews pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Pereira, prompting cheers and applause from exhausted rescuers and volunteers.

The earthquake has caused widespread destruction, with more than 1,600 buildings reportedly damaged or collapsed. Hospitals, airports and major highways have also been affected, while aftershocks have forced many survivors to sleep outdoors in makeshift shelters.

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Spain is facing one of its most serious migration emergencies after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Spanish authorities say at least 67 migrants died during the mass crossing, with many drowning at sea or being crushed near the border breakwater.

Officials estimate that around 50,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, while local authorities put the figure even higher. Most migrants have since returned voluntarily to Morocco, but the humanitarian and political fallout continues to grow.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the incident as a violation of Spain's territorial integrity and blamed human trafficking networks for spreading false hopes among migrants. Spain has also installed an inflatable sea barrier to strengthen border security.

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Spain has deployed military personnel to Ceuta, its North African enclave, after an unprecedented surge of migrants crossed from Morocco, triggering one of Europe's biggest border crises in recent years.

According to reports, tens of thousands of migrants attempted to enter Ceuta by land and sea, while dozens reportedly lost their lives during the dangerous journey. Reception centers have become overwhelmed as authorities struggle to accommodate the growing number of arrivals.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has vowed to deploy all necessary resources while coordinating with Moroccan authorities to restore order. Meanwhile, Italy has called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen free-travel zone, arguing that Madrid's migration policies threaten European security—a claim Spain has rejected.

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Africa has become the continent with the highest number of people suffering from hunger, according to the UN's latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report. Nearly 309 million Africans, or 20% of the continent's population, are facing undernourishment despite a slight improvement in hunger rates.

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With the unending onslaught by Israel and Gaza, the humanitarian crisis takes ugly proportions. Skeletal Aid entering Gaza has been further reduced because of the closing of the Rafah crossing. At least 30 children are dead and the shortage is set to derail treatment of over 3,000 children reeling under acute malnutrition. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The US military has confirmed on Friday (May 17) that the first aid shipment has reached Gaza via the temporary pier. According to a post on X by US Central Command, aid trucks began moving ashore around 0900 local time.</p>

<p>"This is an ongoing, multinational effort to deliver additional aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza via a maritime corridor that is entirely humanitarian in nature," the post stated, stressing that no US troops went ashore.</p>

<p>The US started constructing the floating base weeks ago to facilitate aid delivery to Gaza amidst Israel's military campaign against Hamas.</p>

<h2><strong>What's the process of dispatching aid?</strong></h2>

<p>This announcement follows reports that hundreds of tonnes of aid had arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday (May 15),&nbsp; where it undergoes screening before being loaded on to commercial ships for delivery to the pier.</p>

<p>Once at the pier, smaller US military vessels, capable of carrying five to 15 lorries of aid, will transport it to a floating pier several hundred metres long, fixed to Gaza's beach.</p>

<p>The lorries will travel along the pier and drop off the aid at a marshalling yard on the beach.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Israel-Hamas War: US military completes installation of Gaza floating pier for aid delivery</strong></p>

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<p>The UN, primarily the World Food Programme, will be responsible for the onward distribution of the aid.</p>

<p>The announcement signifies the opening of a new route for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.</p>

<p>Approximately 2.2 million Palestinians are in need of food, shelter, and other assistance.</p>

<p>Aid deliveries to the area have slowed since Israeli forces took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing last week.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Israel temporarily closed the key Kerem Shalom crossing overnight, citing the death of four soldiers in a Hamas rocket attack near the crossing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-icj-south-africa-alleges-israel-stepping-up-genocide-in-gaza-tel-aviv-slams-biased-and-false-claims-722456">Also read | At ICJ, South Africa alleges Israel 'stepping up' genocide in Gaza; Tel Aviv slams 'biased and false claims'</a></p>

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<p>Aid agencies said that they are almost out of food in southern Gaza and running low on fuel.</p>

<p>This shortage will cause hospitals to stop critical operations and prevent aid trucks from delivering supplies.</p>

<p>The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli attack on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israels-rafah-offensive-will-provoke-anarchy-without-eliminating-hamas-says-blinken-720701">Rafah</a>, near the main aid entry points on the Egypt border, would severely disrupt humanitarian efforts and lead to many civilian deaths.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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The US military has confirmed on Friday (May 17) that the first aid shipment has reached Gaza via the temporary pier. According to a post on X by US Central Command, aid trucks began moving ashore around 0900 local time.

The US military has confirmed on Friday (May 17) that the first aid shipment has reached Gaza via the temporary pier. According to a post on X by US Central Command, aid trucks began moving ashore around 0900 local time. "This is an ongoing, multinational effort to deliver additional aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza via a maritime corridor that is entirely humanitarian in nature," the post stated, stressing that no US troops went ashore. The US started constructing the floating base weeks ago to facilitate aid delivery to Gaza amidst Israel's military campaign against Hamas. What's the process of dispatching aid? This announcement follows reports that hundreds of tonnes of aid had arrived in Cyprus on Wednesday (May 15), where it undergoes screening before being loaded on to commercial ships for delivery to the pier. Once at the pier, smaller US military vessels, capable of carrying five to 15 lorries of aid, will transport it to a floating pier several hundred metres long, fixed to Gaza's beach. The lorries will travel along the pier and drop off the aid at a marshalling yard on the beach. Also watch | Israel-Hamas War: US military completes installation of Gaza floating pier for aid delivery The UN, primarily the World Food Programme, will be responsible for the onward distribution of the aid. The announcement signifies the opening of a new route for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza. Approximately 2.2 million Palestinians are in need of food, shelter, and other assistance. Aid deliveries to the area have slowed since Israeli forces took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing last week. Earlier this month, Israel temporarily closed the key Kerem Shalom crossing overnight, citing the death of four soldiers in a Hamas rocket attack near the crossing. Also read | At ICJ, South Africa alleges Israel 'stepping up' genocide in Gaza; Tel Aviv slams 'biased and false claims' Gaza crisis deepens; bleak conditions grip region Aid agencies said that they are almost out of food in southern Gaza and running low on fuel. This shortage will cause hospitals to stop critical operations and prevent aid trucks from delivering supplies. The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli attack on Rafah, near the main aid entry points on the Egypt border, would severely disrupt humanitarian efforts and lead to many civilian deaths. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

US confirms arrival of first aid trucks via Gaza pier

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<p>Israel is now laying plans to move into Rafah and evacuate the Palestinian civilians before the invasion, amid continuous warnings that it may lead to a humanitarian catastrophe, as confirmed by a senior Israeli defence official on Wednesday (April 24).</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israeli government&nbsp;spokesperson said that Israel was "moving ahead" with the plans of a ground operation, without specifying any&nbsp;time period.</p>

<p>According to an official of Israel's Defence Ministry, they have purchased 40,000 tents, each of which has a capacity for 10 to 12 people to house the Palestinians, once they are displaced from Rafah in advance of an assault.</p>

<p>As reported by Reuters, an Israeli government official said that the war cabinet of Netanyahu planned to meet in the next two weeks for authorising civilian evacuations, which is likely to take a month.</p>

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<p>Rafah, which is near the Egyptian border, is home to more than a million Palestinians who have travelled from the rest of Gaza amid the Israeli offensive.</p>

<h2><strong>Why does Israel want to invade Rafah?</strong></h2>

<p>Israel, which launched an attack on Hamas after its towns were infiltrated by the Islamist group in the October 7 attacks, claims that Rafah is hosting four Hamas combat battalions which are filled with thousands of retreating fighters, and that they need to be eradicated for victory.</p>

<p>"Hamas was hit hard in the northern sector. It was also hit hard in the centre of the Strip. And soon it will be hit hard in Rafah, too," said Brigadier-General Itzik Cohen, commander of Israel's 162nd Division operating in Gaza, while speaking to Kan public TV.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the take of the US on Israel's latest plans?</strong></h2>

<p>The United States, which is the closest ally of Israel, has appealed to the country to keep the plans for an assault on hold and has stated that Israel is capable of combatting Hamas fighters in other ways.</p>

<p>"We could not support a Rafah ground operation without an appropriate, credible, executable humanitarian plan precisely because of the complications for delivery of assistance," said David Satterfield, US special envoy for Middle East humanitarian, while speaking to the reporters on Tuesday (April 23).</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: US to begin Gaza aid pier construction 'very soon'</strong></p>

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<p>"We continue discussions with Israel on what we believe are alternate ways of addressing a challenge which we recognise, which is Hamas military present in Rafah," he added,</p>

<h2><strong>What are Egypt's concerns over the Rafah invasion?</strong></h2>

<p>Egypt's State Information Service said that it will not permit Gazans to be pushed beyond the border towards its territory.</p>

<p>Egypt also warned Israel to reconsider the Rafah offensive as it "would lead to massive human massacres, losses (and) widespread destruction", stated State Information Service said.</p>

<p>In the wake of Israel's plans, Egypt's top intelligence chief held talks with top Israeli intelligence and military officials along with other key officials in Cairo on Wednesday (April 24) to discuss a possible operation by Israel Defense Forces&nbsp;in Rafah, said three senior Israeli officials.</p>

<p>Egyptian officials have also hinted that such an operation will rupture the relations with Israel and can also harm the peace agreement between the two nations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Israel is now laying plans to move into Rafah and evacuate the Palestinian civilians before the invasion, amid continuous warnings that it may lead to a humanitarian catastrophe, as confirmed by a senior Israeli defence official on Wednesday (April 24).

Israel is now laying plans to move into Rafah and evacuate the Palestinian civilians before the invasion, amid continuous warnings that it may lead to a humanitarian catastrophe, as confirmed by a senior Israeli defence official on Wednesday (April 24). Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israeli government spokesperson said that Israel was "moving ahead" with the plans of a ground operation, without specifying any time period. According to an official of Israel's Defence Ministry, they have purchased 40,000 tents, each of which has a capacity for 10 to 12 people to house the Palestinians, once they are displaced from Rafah in advance of an assault. As reported by Reuters, an Israeli government official said that the war cabinet of Netanyahu planned to meet in the next two weeks for authorising civilian evacuations, which is likely to take a month. Also Read: Satellite photos show extent of damage in Iran during alleged Israeli attack Rafah, which is near the Egyptian border, is home to more than a million Palestinians who have travelled from the rest of Gaza amid the Israeli offensive. Why does Israel want to invade Rafah? Israel, which launched an attack on Hamas after its towns were infiltrated by the Islamist group in the October 7 attacks, claims that Rafah is hosting four Hamas combat battalions which are filled with thousands of retreating fighters, and that they need to be eradicated for victory. "Hamas was hit hard in the northern sector. It was also hit hard in the centre of the Strip. And soon it will be hit hard in Rafah, too," said Brigadier-General Itzik Cohen, commander of Israel's 162nd Division operating in Gaza, while speaking to Kan public TV. What is the take of the US on Israel's latest plans? The United States, which is the closest ally of Israel, has appealed to the country to keep the plans for an assault on hold and has stated that Israel is capable of combatting Hamas fighters in other ways. "We could not support a Rafah ground operation without an appropriate, credible, executable humanitarian plan precisely because of the complications for delivery of assistance," said David Satterfield, US special envoy for Middle East humanitarian, while speaking to the reporters on Tuesday (April 23). Watch: Israel-Hamas War: US to begin Gaza aid pier construction 'very soon' "We continue discussions with Israel on what we believe are alternate ways of addressing a challenge which we recognise, which is Hamas military present in Rafah," he added, What are Egypt's concerns over the Rafah invasion? Egypt's State Information Service said that it will not permit Gazans to be pushed beyond the border towards its territory. Egypt also warned Israel to reconsider the Rafah offensive as it "would lead to massive human massacres, losses (and) widespread destruction", stated State Information Service said. In the wake of Israel's plans, Egypt's top intelligence chief held talks with top Israeli intelligence and military officials along with other key officials in Cairo on Wednesday (April 24) to discuss a possible operation by Israel Defense Forces in Rafah, said three senior Israeli officials. Egyptian officials have also hinted that such an operation will rupture the relations with Israel and can also harm the peace agreement between the two nations. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel to go ahead with Rafah invasion even as Egypt warns of humanitarian crisis

<p>Judges at the United Nations’ top court, on Thursday (Mar 28) unanimously ordered Israel to take all the necessary and effective measures to ensure that basic food supplies enter Gaza without any delays amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Famine is setting in’</strong></h2>

<p>In their order, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) noted that Gazans are facing worsening conditions of life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The court observes that Palestinians in Gaza are no longer facing only a risk of famine…but that famine is setting in,” said the judges.</p>

<p>The court has asked Israel to take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay…the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza”.</p>

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<p>The recent measures were requested by South Africa as part of its ongoing case which accuses Israel of state-led genocide in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UN top court, in its Thursday order, reaffirmed the measures first outlined in January that Israel must take action to ensure unhindered delivery of food, water, electricity, fuel, hygiene and sanitation requirements, as well as medical supplies and medical care to Palestinians across Gaza.</p>

<p>Israel could do so “by increasing the capacity and number of land crossing points and maintaining them open for as long as necessary,” the judges added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The court has also ordered Israel to submit a report next month detailing how they have carried out its order.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘No alternative’ to aid delivery by land</strong></h2>

<p>The ruling came after the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reiterated its call for “swift, safe and unimpeded humanitarian passage (of aid) through all crossings,” in a post on X. It added, “Time is of the essence.”</p>

<p>It also noted that there is “no alternative to large-scale deliveries of aid by land in Gaza.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes as several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza and using ships to deliver it to the enclave’s Mediterranean coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the UN and other organisations working in Gaza have called these methods expensive and inefficient, asking Israel to open all land crossings in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Judges at the United Nations’ top court, on Thursday (Mar 28) unanimously ordered Israel to take all the necessary and effective measures to ensure that basic food supplies enter Gaza without any delays amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Judges at the United Nations’ top court, on Thursday (Mar 28) unanimously ordered Israel to take all the necessary and effective measures to ensure that basic food supplies enter Gaza without any delays amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. ‘Famine is setting in’ In their order, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) noted that Gazans are facing worsening conditions of life. “The court observes that Palestinians in Gaza are no longer facing only a risk of famine…but that famine is setting in,” said the judges. The court has asked Israel to take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay…the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza”. WATCH | Israel war: IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon The recent measures were requested by South Africa as part of its ongoing case which accuses Israel of state-led genocide in Gaza. The UN top court, in its Thursday order, reaffirmed the measures first outlined in January that Israel must take action to ensure unhindered delivery of food, water, electricity, fuel, hygiene and sanitation requirements, as well as medical supplies and medical care to Palestinians across Gaza. Israel could do so “by increasing the capacity and number of land crossing points and maintaining them open for as long as necessary,” the judges added. Also Read | Ukraine claims it downed 26 drones in latest Russian strikes The court has also ordered Israel to submit a report next month detailing how they have carried out its order. ‘No alternative’ to aid delivery by land The ruling came after the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reiterated its call for “swift, safe and unimpeded humanitarian passage (of aid) through all crossings,” in a post on X. It added, “Time is of the essence.” It also noted that there is “no alternative to large-scale deliveries of aid by land in Gaza.” Also Read | Palestinian Authority PM announces new cabinet, calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza This comes as several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza and using ships to deliver it to the enclave’s Mediterranean coast. However, the UN and other organisations working in Gaza have called these methods expensive and inefficient, asking Israel to open all land crossings in the Palestinian enclave. (With inputs from agencies)

International Court of Justice orders Israel to address famine in Gaza, ensure unhindered supply of food

The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip deepens by the day with Israel continuing its onslaught latest development suggest that a ceasefire plan might be emerging soon. It's been over 4 months since civilians in Gaza say that life is on the edge with basic food and medical treatment needs hard to come by. In southern Gaza's Rafah Town babies in an overcrowded hospitals are sharing incubators. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Humanitarian crisis amplify calls for ceasefire in Gaza globally

<p>Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, India sent a second batch of aid on Sunday (Nov 19) for Palestinians in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a post on X social media platform on the development and wrote, "We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine."</p>

<p>The second aid shipment comprised of 32 tonnes and was transported by the Indian Air Force's C17 aircraft to Egypt's El-Arish Airport, situated approximately 45 kilometres from the Rafah crossing on Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip. "Second Indian Air Force C17 aircraft carrying 32 tonnes of aid departs for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt," Jaishankar added in the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India had previously extended support to Palestine by sending the first batch of aid, including medical and disaster relief, on October 22. The Indian Air Force played a pivotal role in this delivery, dispatching nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief materials on an IAF C-17 flight.</p>

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<p>At the time, Palestinian envoy Adnan Abu Al-Haija thanked the Indian government for the timely assistance.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-palestine-envoy-welcomes-the-step-649849">In an exclusive conversation with WION</a>, he stressed the urgent need for medicine and relief in Gaza, which has faced severe shortages of essential supplies like food, water, medicine, oxygen, and petrol.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Rafah crossing, vital for travel and transportation of goods, remains a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, although it has faced operational challenges since the onset of the war.</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel's offensive and Gaza's humanitarian crisis</strong></h2>

<p>Israel has escalated its offensive on Gaza, aiming to eliminate Hamas and end its control over the besieged region. Civilians in Gaza are seeking refuge inside UN-run schools to protect themselves from air raids.</p>

<p>Israel's intensified actions come after a Hamas attack on October 7, during which the militant group killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages, according to Israeli reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The situation remains dire, with the humanitarian crisis deepening amid the ongoing hostilities. Authorities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip reported a death toll of 12,300, including 5,000 children.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, India sent a second batch of aid on Sunday (Nov 19) for Palestinians in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a post on X social media platform on the development and wrote, "We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine.

Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, India sent a second batch of aid on Sunday (Nov 19) for Palestinians in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a post on X social media platform on the development and wrote, "We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine." The second aid shipment comprised of 32 tonnes and was transported by the Indian Air Force's C17 aircraft to Egypt's El-Arish Airport, situated approximately 45 kilometres from the Rafah crossing on Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip. "Second Indian Air Force C17 aircraft carrying 32 tonnes of aid departs for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt," Jaishankar added in the post. India had previously extended support to Palestine by sending the first batch of aid, including medical and disaster relief, on October 22. The Indian Air Force played a pivotal role in this delivery, dispatching nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief materials on an IAF C-17 flight. Also Read | Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Efforts underway to save 41 workers stuck, will take 4-5 days, says official At the time, Palestinian envoy Adnan Abu Al-Haija thanked the Indian government for the timely assistance. In an exclusive conversation with WION, he stressed the urgent need for medicine and relief in Gaza, which has faced severe shortages of essential supplies like food, water, medicine, oxygen, and petrol. Also Read | India, Maldives to discuss 'solutions' for Indian military assets presence The Rafah crossing, vital for travel and transportation of goods, remains a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, although it has faced operational challenges since the onset of the war. Watch | Israel-Palestine war | Netanyahu: Israel abides by the laws of war × Israel's offensive and Gaza's humanitarian crisis Israel has escalated its offensive on Gaza, aiming to eliminate Hamas and end its control over the besieged region. Civilians in Gaza are seeking refuge inside UN-run schools to protect themselves from air raids. Israel's intensified actions come after a Hamas attack on October 7, during which the militant group killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages, according to Israeli reports. The situation remains dire, with the humanitarian crisis deepening amid the ongoing hostilities. Authorities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip reported a death toll of 12,300, including 5,000 children. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Afghanistan is facing its coldest winter in 15 years. Afghans are also facing food shortages, with four million children being malnourished. At least 170 people have died due to the cold wave, including nearly 80,000 livestock. The poverty-stricken citizens don't have enough money to heat their homes and hospitals are overwhelmed with the sick.

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The United Nations food chief has warned 345 million people marching towards starvation and 70 million forced towards starvation due to war in Ukraine.

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<p>It has been more than a year since Afghanistan was under the control of the Taliban. The UN aid chief on Monday (August 30) said that countries should now resume sending development assistance aid to the people who are starving.</p>

<p>The economic and political situation in the South Asian country is deteriorating every day. The population is increasing, poverty is getting worse, and the authorities don’t have the funds to cope with it. Afghanistan's development has slowed, particularly since the Taliban took control.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/afghanistan-is-crumbling-under-the-taliban-511132"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Afghanistan is crumbling under the rule of Taliban, US promises to send aid</strong></a></p>

<p>According to the UN aid chief, six million people in the country are at risk of starvation, and half of them require humanitarian assistance. He further stated that without proper care, more than a million children are predicted to be suffering from malnutrition.</p>

<p>The UN and other charity organisations have struggled to get enough money into the country over the past year as international banks are wary of breaking sanctions.</p>

<p>Martin Griffiths, UN chief aid said, "Humanitarians have brought in over $1 billion in cash to sustain programme delivery, but the liquidity and banking crisis continues to impact delivery of assistance and on the daily lives of Afghans," Reuters reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/reports-of-heavy-drone-activity-in-parts-of-afghanistan-510430"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Reports of heavy drone activity in parts of Afghanistan. What does it signify?</strong></a></p>

<p>Foreign nations have also frozen billions of dollars, mostly by the US, to stop the Taliban from accessing them.</p>

<p>However, Russia and China, opposing other nations, called for the release of the money. However, as per UN officials, Russia and China were the two countries that gave the most aid to Afghanistan.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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It has been more than a year since Afghanistan was under the control of the Taliban. The UN aid chief on Monday (August 30) said that countries should now resume sending development assistance aid to the people who are starving.

It has been more than a year since Afghanistan was under the control of the Taliban. The UN aid chief on Monday (August 30) said that countries should now resume sending development assistance aid to the people who are starving. The economic and political situation in the South Asian country is deteriorating every day. The population is increasing, poverty is getting worse, and the authorities don’t have the funds to cope with it. Afghanistan's development has slowed, particularly since the Taliban took control. Also read | Afghanistan is crumbling under the rule of Taliban, US promises to send aid According to the UN aid chief, six million people in the country are at risk of starvation, and half of them require humanitarian assistance. He further stated that without proper care, more than a million children are predicted to be suffering from malnutrition. The UN and other charity organisations have struggled to get enough money into the country over the past year as international banks are wary of breaking sanctions. Martin Griffiths, UN chief aid said, "Humanitarians have brought in over $1 billion in cash to sustain programme delivery, but the liquidity and banking crisis continues to impact delivery of assistance and on the daily lives of Afghans," Reuters reported. Also read | Reports of heavy drone activity in parts of Afghanistan. What does it signify? Foreign nations have also frozen billions of dollars, mostly by the US, to stop the Taliban from accessing them. However, Russia and China, opposing other nations, called for the release of the money. However, as per UN officials, Russia and China were the two countries that gave the most aid to Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies)

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