Humanitarian Aid

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez thanked China today for the arrival of a first batch of rice as part of aid from the Asian giant to the island.

January 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta sent one truck of humanitarian aid to disaster survivors in North Sumatra and Aceh on January 2, 2026, continuing the 'Ngamen untuk Sumatera' campaign launched with Yogyakarta artists like Ndarboy Genk via a December fundraising event.

Severe floods hitting Aceh since November 26, 2025 have cut off access to isolated areas, forcing volunteers to undertake perilous journeys on wooden boats that frequently collide with obstacles. Aid delivery efforts continue unabated, including by the TNI and companies like Pertamina, amid a decrease in the number of refugees across Sumatra.

December 08, 2025 Reported by AI

The Chinese Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road arrived in Jamaica last week to provide humanitarian medical services to people affected by Hurricane Melissa. It will dock at multiple ports during a 12-day visit as part of Mission Harmony 2025, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a Monday press conference.

Two chartered flights carrying Palestinians fleeing Gaza have arrived in Johannesburg over the past three weeks, sparking concerns about their circumstances and possible Israeli involvement. Authorities faced chaos upon the second flight's arrival, but ultimately allowed entry after presidential intervention. Civil society groups stepped in to provide support amid questions over the shadowy organization facilitating the evacuations.

November 15, 2025 Reported by AI

Hans-Michael Weisky, 67, has been elected the new president of the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK). The election took place at the state assembly in Deggendorf, where around 400 delegates voted for a four-year term. He succeeds Angelika Schorer, who did not seek re-election.