Aid

France is in contact with Israel concerning six French nationals aboard the British-flagged charity yacht Madleen, which was seized while attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. The vessel aimed to deliver symbolic aid and raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis. French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the U.N. Ocean Summit in Nice, condemned the blockade as “shameful” and called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Since March, Israel has sealed Gaza’s borders, blocking supplies over concerns that Hamas was diverting aid. Recently, limited food has been allowed in, distributed by an Israeli-backed group, but many Palestinians have died trying to access it. Separately, Macron announced that the High Seas Treaty, focused on conserving international waters, will come into effect in early 2026 after receiving enough ratifications. The treaty, adopted in 2023, allows countries to establish marine parks in international waters, which cover nearly two-thirds of the ocean but are largely unprotected.

Trump orders freeze of aid to South Africa, citing country's land expropriation law

The halt in foreign aid to South Africa comes amid a broader pause to most U.S. overseas assistance under Trump, as he looks to shift to what he calls an “America First” foreign policy.

Over a fifth of USAID’s $2.9 billion assistance to India since 2001 came in last four years

A freeze on USAID assistance is expected to have the greatest impact on healthcare projects in India, which received two-thirds of the organisation's allocation for the country, during the last four years.

Jhansi Medical College fire: UP govt announces financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for parents of deceased

A statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government said that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep grief over the incident that took place in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College.

Countries that pledged aid to Lebanon as conflict with Israel escalated

Israeli attacks on the Hezbollah group in Lebanon have killed more than 1,000 people and wounded 6,000 in the past two weeks, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Karnataka’s ‘quit job to become entrepreneur’ scheme: 192 apply for Rs 25K monthly aid for 1 year

Under the Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Programme, the state will provide a monthly grant of Rs 25,000 to 30 innovators for 12 months

US announces $125 million military aid package for Ukraine

The latest package comes as Ukraine has launched its largest ground offensive on Russian soil since the war began in February 2022.

Trucks Begin Transporting Aid From Gaza Pier

Aid deliveries began arriving at a U.S.-built pier off the Gaza Strip on Friday, as Israel faces increasing global pressure to allow more supplies into the besieged coastal enclave, which is at war with Palestinian militants Hamas and is on the brink of famine. The temporary floating pier, pre-assembled at the Israeli port of Ashdod, was moved into place on Thursday along Gaza's shore, which lacks its own port infrastructure. The Pentagon's Central Command confirmed that no U.S. troops went ashore.

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

With overwhelming support, the House approved the Ukraine portion, a $61 billion aid package, in a strong showing of American backing as lawmakers race to deliver a fresh round of US support to the war-torn ally. Some lawmakers cheered, waiving blue-and-yellow flags of Ukraine.

Israel strikes across Gaza after allowing another small aid convoy into the besieged enclave

Israel has still not allowed any fuel to enter Gaza, where there has been a power blackout for nearly two weeks.

UN food agency drops aid to another 2 million hungry people in Afghanistan due to cash shortfall

The action means that 10 million people will be cut off from the agency's support this year in the country, the World Food Programme said in a statement.

US announces $325 million in new Ukraine security aid

The package "will provide $325 million worth of US arms and equipment," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.

Ahead of polls, MP govt hikes financial aid under scheme for farmers to Rs 6,000 a year

Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh are due by the year-end.

Italy approves $2.2 billion relief package for flood-hit areas

Almost a week on from the disaster, about 23,000 people are still homeless and some cities remain flooded, while thousands of acres of particularly fertile farmland have been wrecked.

Biden to announce $375 million military aid package for Ukraine including ammunition

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the package will include artillery, ammunition and HIMARS rocket launchers.

Ukrainian deputy foreign minister due to seek Indian aid: Report

India, which holds the presidency of the G20 bloc this year, has declined to blame its old ally Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and has sought a diplomatic solution while boosting its purchases of Russian oil.

Cash-starved Pakistan to receive another $1.3 billion from China

Addressing a press conference here, Dar said that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) would provide the funding in the coming days.

Oil-rich Norway donates $7.4 billion in aid to Ukraine

In a video address to the 169-seat parliament, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Norway for the donation.

Turkey, Syria quake: international support and offers of aid

Below is a list of some of those announcements of support

Putin says Russia ready to help Syria and Turkey after major quake

Russia has strong relations with both Syria and Turkey: Putin backed President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war and has a strong rapport with President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, a NATO member which has sought to mediate in the Ukraine war.

EU to give 18 billion euros to Kyiv next year to help run Ukraine

The European Union has so far given Ukraine 19 billion euros this year

Uttarakhand CM Jai Ram Thakur launches app to aid police

The chief minister said the app will help police prepare a database of criminals and also study the various offences that take place under different police stations in the district.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida: Tokyo will provide $30 billion in aid to Africa over three years

Kishida spoke by video link to the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) being held in Tunisia.

US to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months

U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the package is expected to be announced Wednesday, the day the war hits the six-month mark and Ukraine celebrates its independence day.

Australia to work with India to provide fuel to Sri Lanka's Navy, Airforce: Australian envoy

Sri Lanka is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis that has led to severe shortages of fuel and other essentials, leading to long serpentine queues in front of filling stations.