World's 10 Most Dangerous Countries In 2024
The Global Peace Index (GPI) report offers an essential assessment of national safety and stability, spotlighting countries most affected by war, violence, and unrest.
Sep 05, 2024, 18:20 PM IST
United Arab Emirates (UAE) reopens its embassy in Kabul
The UAE has sent several planes carrying medical and food aid to Kabul since the outbreak of the humanitarian crisis.
Nov 21, 2021, 06:55 AM IST
UN seeks $600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
An abrupt end to billions of dollars in foreign donations has heaped more pressure on U.N. programmes.
Sep 13, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Taliban's big challenge: Tackling Afghanistan's failing economy, dealing with humanitarian crisis - in pics
The last of US troops has departed, but the Taliban now has the mamoth task of ruling a country at the brink of economic collapse
Sep 01, 2021, 23:24 PM IST
UN slams North Korea for diverting funds to missiles
UN member states on Tuesday condemned widespread human rights violations in North Korea and expressed concerns that funds needed to ease the dire humanitarian crisis are spent on Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs.
Nov 16, 2016, 00:38 AM IST
Indians almost starving in Saudi are over 10,000, not 800: Sushma Swaraj
In a humanitarian crisis, over 10,000 Indian workers in Saudi Arabia are facing severe food shortage due to financial hardship after losing their jobs and the government has ordered its mission in the Gulf nation to provide food to them besides other assistance.
Jul 31, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
Nepal heading to humanitarian crisis: Thapa to Indian envoy
Thapa urged the Indian envoy to help ease the supply of essentials including petroleum products and LPG as the country is heading towards a humanitarian crisis.
Nov 24, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
500,000 children in Yemen threatened by malnutrition: UNICEF
UNICEF said more than half a million children are facing severe malnutrition in Yemen.
Nov 18, 2015, 02:43 AM IST
UCPN-Maoist blames India's 'unofficial blockade' for crisis
Nepal's UCPN-Maoist party today alleged that the "unofficial blockade" imposed by India is creating a humanitarian crisis in the country in the wake of the ongoing political unrest due to the adoption of the new Constitution.
Nov 08, 2015, 02:49 AM IST
Land degradation can create 50 million migrants in a decade: Study
An estimated 50 million people may be forced to seek new homes and livelihoods within 10 years due to land degradation, a study has estimated.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
