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Humanitarian aid/Disaster relief

Indonesia flood death toll tops 1,000 as Prabowo vows to rebuild

The Indonesian government has estimated that US$4 billion (S$3.88 billion) is needed for rebuilding efforts.
The Indonesian government has estimated that US$4 billion (S$3.88 billion) is needed for rebuilding efforts.

UN to evaluate refugee strategy over rise in armed conflict, cuts to global aid and more

The number of people forced to flee persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and serious unrest increased in 2024 to a record 123.2 million.
The number of people forced to flee persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and serious unrest increased in 2024 to a record 123.2 million.

S’pore Red Cross fund-raising drive for Sri Lanka’s cyclone-hit communities to get govt boost

People salvage their belongings from a flooded house along the banks of Kelani River, following Cyclone Ditwah in Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka.
People salvage their belongings from a flooded house along the banks of Kelani River, following Cyclone Ditwah in Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka.

UN human rights office in ‘survival mode’ amid major funding cuts

UN human rights chief Volker Turk says essential work by his department has been cut at a time when the needs are rising.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk says essential work by his department has been cut at a time when the needs are rising.

Acehnese student in Singapore leads global relief push as deadly floods hit province

Aid purchased by Forum Mahasiswa Aceh di Dunia (FORMAD), a federation of 25 Acehnese student organisations around the world, being distributed at disaster zones in Aceh.
Aid purchased by Forum Mahasiswa Aceh di Dunia (FORMAD), a federation of 25 Acehnese student organisations around the world, being distributed at disaster zones in Aceh.

Anguished Sri Lankans queue for care after deadly cyclone

Japan Disaster Relief medical officers tend to flood victims at a camp in Chilaw, Sri Lanka, on Dec 9.
Japan Disaster Relief medical officers tend to flood victims at a camp in Chilaw, Sri Lanka, on Dec 9.

‘Shockingly high’ number of Gaza children still acutely malnourished after truce, UN says

Unicef, the biggest provider of malnutrition treatment in Gaza, said that 9,300 children were treated for severe acute malnutrition in October,
Unicef, the biggest provider of malnutrition treatment in Gaza, said that 9,300 children were treated for severe acute malnutrition in October,

Syrian refugee returns set to slow as donor support fades

FILE PHOTO: A man walks through the destruction in the city of Aleppo, Syria, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A man walks through the destruction in the city of Aleppo, Syria, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano/File Photo

UN slams world’s ‘apathy’ in launching aid appeal for 2026

Atop the list of priorities for 2026 are Gaza and the West Bank.
Atop the list of priorities for 2026 are Gaza and the West Bank.

UN cuts its aid appeal for 2026 despite soaring need

FILE PHOTO: A Palestinian girl gestures as she waits to receive food from a charity kitchen, amid a hunger crisis, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Palestinian girl gestures as she waits to receive food from a charity kitchen, amid a hunger crisis, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.