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world10 days ago•1 min saved

Toddler rescued after six days in Venezuela earthquake rubble

A toddler was pulled from the rubble in La Guaira six days after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, the only confirmed survivor found during ongoing rescues. The child, identified as Klieber Moran by Reuters, was rescued from the Los Corales Garden building by Jordanian rescuers with Venezuelan authorities and is receiving medical care. The disaster has killed more than 1,900 and injured over 10,000, as UN agencies warn of a growing humanitarian crisis; UNICEF delivered 47 metric tons of aid to help children and families, with about 680,000 children in need nationwide.

via The Guardian|

#earthquake #humanitarian-aid #rescue

world11 days ago•83 min saved

Toll climbs past 1,700 as Venezuela’s earthquake aftershocks linger

The twin earthquakes in Venezuela have pushed the death toll above 1,700, with tens of thousands displaced and aftershocks complicating rescue efforts. Official casualty figures are disputed, and international aid — including hundreds of U.S. responders — is arriving amid limited information and access to the hardest-hit areas. NASA radar suggests extensive building damage, highlighting the scale of the disaster while communities await relief and reliable updates.

via AP News|

#aftershocks #disaster-relief #earthquake

world11 days ago•24 min saved

Rescues Persist as Venezuela Faces Rising Death Toll After Twin Quakes

Rescue crews from around the world continue searching for survivors in Venezuela after back‑to‑back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, with the death toll rising to over 1,700 and thousands displaced as aid flows in from the US, EU, Spain and others; teams deploy rescue dogs, drones and air support while hospitals struggle to cope and aftershocks keep residents on edge.

via CNN|

#aftershocks #earthquakes #humanitarian-aid

world12 days ago•12 min saved

Rescue Teams Push Through After Venezuela Quakes as Toll Rises

Five days after Venezuela’s twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes, rescuers from multiple countries are still pulling survivors from rubble as the death toll climbs to at least 1,450 with about 3,150 injured and 12,721 left homeless. New rescues include a 21-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman; aid pours in from around the world, Starlink is providing internet access, and UNICEF says roughly 680,000 children need humanitarian assistance. With damaged infrastructure and shelters filling up, relief efforts are shifting toward long-term needs, and the “golden window” for finding survivors is closing amid mounting frustration over response times.

via CNN|

#earthquakes #humanitarian-aid #la-guaira

world-news27 days ago•80 min saved

MSF finds staff abuse and exploitation in Chad, prompting reforms

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) released an internal analysis confirming 59 allegations of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad, including sexual exploitation of female refugees and coercive sex for jobs, with a case involving seven refugee girls misdirected for work and sexually abused. The memo notes power imbalances in humanitarian settings, several reporters silent due to fear of losing aid, and gaps in complaint mechanisms. It also flags recruitment flaws, leading to 18 staff being or nearly being designated as “Do Not Hire” and a lack of a central database to share disqualifications. MSF says it has strengthened reference checks and reporting channels but acknowledges substantial work remains to prevent abuse.

via AP News|

#abuse-investigations #chad #doctors-without-borders

world1 month ago•37 min saved

Zelenskyy Pleads for U.S. Interceptors as Ukraine Braces for Russian Attack

Zelenskyy warns of a looming Russian attack on Kyiv and urges the U.S. to surge anti-ballistic interceptors as Ukraine seeks more support, while Sen. Murphy and former VP Pence debate Ukraine aid and GOP direction; Cindy McCain discusses WFP’s humanitarian challenges amid Ebola and regional crises, and the program closes with updates on the Kennedy Center controversy and renovations.

via CBS News|

#humanitarian-aid #missile-defense #russia

africa1 month ago•5 min saved

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surges Past 900 as Aid Cuts Hamper Response

Suspected Ebola cases in eastern DR Congo topped 900 (904 cases and 119 suspected deaths) as violence, displacement and aid cuts leave health facilities overwhelmed; health centers were burned last week, complicating an already fragile response with cases spreading to North and South Kivu and across the border into Uganda.

via France 24|

#africa #dr-congo #ebola

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Cuba Accepts U.S. $100 Million Humanitarian Aid Amid Fuel Crisis

Cuba’s government said it will accept a $100 million U.S. humanitarian aid package to address a dire fuel shortage and collapsing energy grid, with distribution through the Catholic Church and trusted NGOs; the move follows conflicting statements and renewed but uncertain U.S.-Cuba diplomacy amid protests and a deteriorating economy.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#cuba #energy-shortages #fuel-crisis

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Cuba Considers U.S. Aid as Power Grid Collapses

The United States offered $100 million in direct humanitarian aid to Cuba, to be distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and other reliable organizations, as Cuba’s aging national power grid collapsed and eastern provinces went dark. Cuba said it would accept the aid if delivered in full conformity with universally recognized humanitarian practices, while a CIA-involved U.S. delegation visited Havana to discuss cooperation on economic and security issues. Cuban officials blame the U.S. blockade for worsening shortages, with outages disrupting daily life, hospitals, and supplies as authorities race to restore power.

via CBS News|

#cuba #energy-crisis #humanitarian-aid

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Paratroopers Deliver Aid to Remote Tristan da Cunha Over Suspected Hantavirus Case

British paratroopers, an RAF consultant and an army nurse parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver oxygen and medical supplies after a British resident on the remote island showed a suspected hantavirus infection. The island, reachable only by boat and lacking an airstrip, faced critical oxygen shortages, prompting the airborne relief using an A400M and an RAF Voyager. The mission, described as the first time medical personnel have been parachuted in for humanitarian support, aims to enable extraction as ships arrive and additional aid is prepared.

via The Guardian|

#hantavirus #humanitarian-aid #paratroopers

politics2 months ago•41 min saved

War, Energy, and Aid: Iran, Budgets, and Darfur on Face the Nation

Face the Nation ties Iran’s conflict and its nuclear ambitions to energy-security concerns and a swelling U.S. defense budget, while also covering domestic redistricting, Taiwan defense questions, and urgent humanitarian crises in Darfur and on a hantavirus cruise ship, with insights from Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Ted Lieu, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, and Save the Children’s Janti Soeripto.

via CBS News|

#darfur #defense-budget #energy-markets

world2 months ago•70 min saved

Humboldt Flotilla Activist Detained by Israel as Global Sumud Flotilla Faces Mediterranean Interception

Four Humboldt County volunteers sailed with the Global Sumud Flotilla toward Gaza. In a nighttime interception off Crete, the Israeli navy seized 22 boats, drawing criticism that the actions violated international maritime law. Humboldt participant Silas Beaver was detained and later released in Turkey after describing being held at gunpoint and witnessing injuries; two steering-committee members, Thiago Ávila and Saif Abukeshek, remain in Israeli custody on hunger strike. Other Humboldt sailors, Sacha Marini and Greg Terry, sheltered in Greek waters as the flotilla presses on. About 180 people were detained with several hospitalized; 47 of the flotilla’s boats remained at sea and 51 were sailing in real time, as protests and international condemnation mounted, with Spain, Turkey, and the UN among those criticizing the interception. The flotilla maintains its humanitarian aim, insisting it is independent of governments and continuing toward Gaza.

via Redheaded Blackbelt|

#detention #global-sumud-flotilla #humanitarian-aid

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Most Gaza flotilla activists released after Crete interception

Israel released all but two pro-Palestinian activists detained when the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to break Gaza's blockade was intercepted northwest of Crete; about 175 people on 22 boats were held, with two men—Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila—remaining in Israeli custody on suspicions of ties to a terrorist organization and illegal activity. The others disembarked in Crete and are being accommodated or returned with Greek assistance. The flotilla organizers call the action piracy, while Israel says it acted lawfully in international waters to prevent a blockade breach, a stance echoed by U.S. officials.

via BBC|

#flotilla #gaza #greece

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla, Draws Global Condemnation

Israel intercepted 22 of 58 ships in the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, detaining hundreds of activists in international waters off Crete; organizers call the seizure piracy and demand their release, while Italy, Spain and Germany condemned the action and urged adherence to international law, and rights groups pressed for humane treatment and consular access for detainees and journalists.

via Al Jazeera|

#aid-flotilla #gaza #humanitarian-aid

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains dozens

Israel said it seized control of more than 20 boats carrying about 175 activists and intercepted 22 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete as part of enforcing Gaza’s maritime blockade; 36 vessels remain at sea. Flotilla organizers denounced the action as a violent raid in international waters, while Greece and Italy prepared to coordinate transfers of detainees and international reactions from Turkey, the UN and others highlighted humanitarian concerns amid the Gaza crisis.

via The Guardian|

#gaza #global-sumud-flotilla #humanitarian-aid