KYIV, Ukraine — Russia bombed an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine on Monday, killing 24 people, Ukraine’s emergency services agency said. Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 24, authorities say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X that 10 guided bombs targeted an area … Read more
WASHINGTON, – The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wednesday on Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, saying it had for years provided legal assistance to Iranian shipping networks. US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also issued an administrative … Read more
Getting humanitarian aid through Israel into Gaza is layered with “delay after delay”, the World Health Organization said Friday, as it decried “chronic shortages” of medical supplies. WHO decries delays getting aid into Gaza Reinhilde Van de Weerdt, the WHO’s representative in the Palestinian territories, said the health situation in the Gaza Strip “remains utterly … Read more
Photo: Stephen King/ Instagram In December 2011, international bestselling author Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, helped Maine families facing a difficult winter by donating $120,000 to a home-heating fundraiser organised through the author’s radio station. The campaign eventually raised $241,820, surpassing its original goal as residents confronted higher heating costs and reduced federal assistance. … Read more
NEW YORK — For the Palestinian relief nonprofits behind a $1 million pledge from rapper Macklemorethe Grammy winner’s latest contributions offer more than just money. For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore’s $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour after he was dropped … Read more