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Iranian rescue workers struggle under relentless bombardment

Members of a Red Crescent rescue team hold a doll, at the site of a building that was damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Red Cross launches Iran emergency appeal as needs soar

The Red Cross said its appeal for 40 million Swiss francs (S$65.55 million) would help support five million people through the next 16 months.

Disinformation the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

False narratives online are hampering humanitarian efforts in war-torn nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Red Cross has warned.

Middle East escalation puts civilians in ‘grave danger’: Red Cross

The Red Cross said widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger.

Satriano volley stuns Real Madrid as Getafe shake up LaLiga title race

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Getafe - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 2, 2026 Getafe's Martin Satriano celebrates scoring their first goal with Diego Rico REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Youth blood donor rate in S’pore continues downward trend, posing challenge amid ageing population

Charmaine Tan, 18, is part of a group of young volunteers with the Singapore Red Cross’ YouthInspire programme, which aims to encourage peer-to-peer donor recruitment.

ST Explains: How is Singapore’s blood stock maintained?

Singapore relies on blood collection from donors on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis, which goes towards supporting the nation’s nine-day supply and emergency stockpile of blood.

Clashes intensify in remote east Congo, challenging US mediation

Wilondja Mukula, a member of the Wazalendo militia sits with other patients after the treatment of a bullet wound at the Fizi General Referral Hospital supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in Fizi territory of South Kivu province, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

Mozambique floods force thousands to flee as rising waters cut off communities

A flood victim stands at her flooded home after weeks of heavy rainfall in Boane District, Maputo, Mozambique, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Amilton Neves

Wanted: More blood donors in Singapore of all ages

Since Jan 2, the upper age limit for first-time blood donors in Singapore has been raised from 60 to 65.

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