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Friday, 13 September 2024

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UN staff member among ten killed during Israel military operation in West Bank

CNN 14 Sep 2024

The agency said it had been forced to suspend its services to refugees in the area because of the “unacceptable risk” posed to both staffers and aid recipients by Israeli and Palestinian groups, ...

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Ottawa loses bid to quash Israel advocates' lawsuit calling for halt to UNRWA funding

North Shore News 13 Sep 2024

... United Nations agency supporting Palestinians ... Canada suspended aid to the agency, whose full name is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, in January.

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China donates 1,300 tonnes of food aid to Somalia

Beijing News 13 Sep 2024

The Chinese Embassy in Somalia on Thursday donated 1,300 tonnes of food aid to the country's national disaster agency which is taking proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of upcoming prolonged dry spells on the country.

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E. Jakarta Sudinsos Distributes 335 Wheelchairs

Berita Jakarta 13 Sep 2024

East Jakarta Social Sub-agency has distributed 335 wheelchairs to people with disability during January to September 2024 ... Apart from wheelchairs, Abdul added, they also provided 10 hearing aids and five tripods for other people with disabilities.

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Egypt, UN underline importance of quick ceasefire in Gaza

Kuna 13 Sep 2024

... Friday of a quick ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip, and facilitating the tasks of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

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Egyptian FM, UN chief discuss developments in Gaza, West Bank escalation

China.dot.org 13 Sep 2024

... humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and facilitating the tasks of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement.

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Ministerial meeting on Palestine stresses need for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Anadolu Agency 13 Sep 2024

The joint statement also emphasized the need for urgent and uninterrupted humanitarian aid to Gaza and expressed support for the work of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), according to the ministry.

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Israeli aid restrictions had 'direct impact' on Gaza hunger

The New Arab 13 Sep 2024

Aid agencies, including the United Nations, have repeatedly called on Israel to allow full humanitarian access throughout the dense enclave and to drop restrictions on the entry of certain items.

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US Secretary of State extends condolences to Việt Nam over typhoon losses

Vietnam News 13 Sep 2024

In a statement released on September 12 (local time), Blinken noted that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing humanitarian aid to support Việt Nam's efforts to respond to the aftermaths caused by the storm.

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Japanese firms seeking local business partners

Manila Bulletin 13 Sep 2024

JICA, being the world's largest bilateral aid agency, had operations amounting to about JPY 2,745 billion (approximately ₱1,091.67 billion) for JFY 2022 and nearly 100 global offices including the Philippines.

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Whitmer appeals federal declaration denial for southwest Michigan

The Brunswick News 13 Sep 2024

Gretchen Whitmer has appealed to President Joe Biden ...

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Marcos celebrates birthday with P3.19B in aid, government services

Manila Standard 13 Sep 2024

... program, which provided P3.19 billion in aid and services nationwide.

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Feature: China's aid helps Malawians rebuild lives after Cyclone Idai

Xinhua 13 Sep 2024

Following the disaster, the Chinese government promptly sent emergency humanitarian aid to Malawi, providing food and financial support for flood relief ... "These buckets and the mosquito net in the bedroom were part of the Chinese aid.

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Emergency communications system approved by voters could take 2 years to implement

Hillsdale Daily News 13 Sep 2024

The upgrades will also assist with communications in jurisdictions on the county’s borders where oftentimes other agencies from surrounding counties provide mutual aid to Hillsdale County’s first responders.

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Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by ...

Sun Star 13 Sep 2024

Roads to Lang Nu have been badly damaged, making it impossible to bring in heavy equipment to aid in the rescue effort ... South Korea has also pledged $2 million in humanitarian aid, and the U.S ... Agency for International Development, or USAID.