An Iranian aircraft scheduled to fly to India for a humanitarian mission was reportedly damaged in a US airstrike at Mashhad airport, according to Iranian officials. The claim has added a new diplomatic dimension to the conflict, as the aircraft was allegedly meant to collect medical supplies
China said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to several Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, as the regional conflict worsens and civilian needs rise. Beijing said the aid package will also cover Jordan and Iraq, reflecting growing concern over the humanitarian impact of recent US and Israeli military action across the region. China […]
US President Donald Trump said members of the Board of Peace have pledged financial support worth $5 billion for reconstruction efforts in Gaza as discussions continue on post-conflict stabilisation and humanitarian relief. Gaza Reconstruction Funding Pledge According to the announcement, the funds are intended for rebuilding housing, public infrastructure, and essential
India today is at an inflection point in its foreign policy, and the Union Budget numbers only make that clearer. Every year, debates erupt about why India’s foreign aid is so modest when China is pouring billions into ports, roads and power plants across South Asia and the Indian Ocean. As someone who watches these […]
In the Union Budget 2026-27, India halved development assistance to Bangladesh and made no allocation for the Chabahar port project in Iran, signalling a shift in its overseas aid priorities. The aid to Bangladesh was reduced from ₹120 crore last year to ₹60 crore in the new budget, reflecting a significant decrease in bilateral assistance. […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel hopes to gradually reduce its dependence on United States military aid over the next decade. He said the aim is to strengthen Israel’s self-reliance by expanding domestic defence capabilities while continuing close strategic cooperation with Washington. Netanyahu said Israel deeply values long-standing US support
Israel has said it will suspend the operations of more than two dozen international humanitarian organisations working in the Gaza Strip starting January 1, 2026. The move follows new government rules requiring detailed registration, including information on staff, funding and activities, that many groups did not meet. Groups Affected and Reason for Suspension Among the
The United States has announced a $2 billion humanitarian assistance commitment to support United Nations relief operations across multiple crisis-hit regions worldwide. The funding is aimed at providing life-saving assistance to populations affected by conflict, food shortages, health emergencies, and displacement, according to officials familiar with the decision. Scope
India on Tuesday announced a Rs 4,000 crore reconstruction and assistance package to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following widespread damage caused by a recent cyclone. The announcement underlined New Delhi’s continued commitment to assisting its neighbour during natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Details of the assistance package The financial package
Donald Trump Jr has said the United States may stop supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Speaking at an international forum, he claimed the country could soon stop “acting like the one writing the cheque”, indicating a possible reduction in financial and military assistance. Criticism of Ukraine’s Leadership Trump Jr strongly criticised Ukraine’s political […]















