Humanitarian

Argentine authorities detained Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila at Aeroparque airport, a key figure in humanitarian missions to Gaza. He was denied entry to the country and faces deportation.

March 16, 2026 Reported by AI

President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified on Monday, March 16, 2026, the origin of the bank account former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador shared on his X account for donations to the Cuban people, affected by a US fuel blockade. The account belongs to the civil association Humanidad con América Latina, a citizen initiative that requested authorization from the Secretariat of Finance. Sheinbaum emphasized that all bank accounts are fiscalized.

A fresh warning from disaster authorities signals trouble ahead for millions of people in Ethiopia. The Bega season has delivered below-normal rainfall across key regions, leading to rising food insecurity in 12 districts. Officials warn that this could impact over 10 million people as crops and pastures wither.

January 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Plastic surgeon and musician Tompi has clarified his meeting with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, which sparked speculation on social media. He emphasized that the encounter was not about seeking a position, but rather discussing ongoing humanitarian aid plans for Aceh, North Sumatra, and Padang.

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), as part of Danantara, deploys volunteers and aid for emergency response and post-disaster recovery in Sumatra. On December 19, a volunteer release event in Medan involved 1,066 volunteers and 109 aid trucks, with Aceh as an initial priority.

December 18, 2025 Reported by AI

Thousands of Yogyakarta residents crowded Jalan Malioboro on December 17, 2025, for the Ngamen Untuk Sumatra event, an initiative by Ndarboy Genk to raise funds for disaster survivors in Sumatra. The music event partnered with Dompet Dhuafa for donation distribution. It collected Rp29,394,328 and various donated goods.