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Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
A million more Afghans could be sent back from Iran, Red Cross warns
GENEVA: The Red Cross said on Tuesday it is bracing for another 1 million people to be sent back from Iran to Afghanistan amid mass deportations that humanitarians say are placing a heavy strain on the aid system. Over 1.2 million people have been returned to Afghanistan from Iran since the start of this year, according to data from the U.N. refugee agency, with the number of returns surging since Iran and Israel launched strikes on each other last month. Sami Fakhouri, Head of Delegation for Afghanistan at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, said he witnessed bus loads of people returning to a border crossing at the Islam Qala border in Herat province in recent days. '(We) are anticipating that an additional one million people, possibly more, may return from Iran to Afghanistan by the end of this year,' he told reporters at a Geneva press briefing, voicing concern about their futures with many having left their home country years ago and were now homeless. Germany must honour visa obligations to Afghan refugees, rules court 'The majority didn't have a say in coming back. They were put on buses and driven to the border,' he said. Afghanistan is already battling a humanitarian crisis and aid groups worry that the new arrivals from Iran - on top of hundreds of thousands pressured to return from Pakistan – risks further destabilising the country. Fakhouri said the IFRC appeal for 25 million Swiss francs ($31.40 million) to help returning Afghans at the border and in transit camps is only 10% funded, voicing concerns about whether it could maintain support for people. Babar Baloch, a spokesperson at the U.N. refugee agency, said tens of thousands were arriving from Iran daily with over 50,000 crossing on July 4. He also voiced concerns about family separations. 'The psychological scars are going to stay with Afghans who have been made to come back to the country in this way,' he said at the same press briefing.
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
World Blood Donor Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance — all you need to know
World Blood Donor Day 2025: Every year, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products while paying a global tribute to the millions of volunteer and blood donors who offer others a second shot at life. The observance of International Blood Donor Day and World Health Day 2000, which focused on a theme of blood safety, paved the idea of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) to originate – for saying 'thank you' to blood donors and volunteers, as their generosity saves lives, builds communities, and represents the spirit of unity. Four international organisations – the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Federation of Blood Donor Organisations (IFBDO), and the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) – were the main pioneers behind the day. The first World Blood Donor Day was observed on June 14, 2004, establishing June 14 as the annual date for the event. This year, it's falling on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them, and this year, World Blood Donor Day 2025 is marked under 'Give blood, give hope: together we save lives' as mentioned by the World Health Organisation. The world celebrates hope—the type you offer with every drop of blood. Because millions of people worldwide rely on blood transfusions each year, every gift brings hope. #DYK❓ A single blood donation can help save up to three lives.#GiveBlood 🩸 can mean the difference between life & death for patients in need of transfusions. On #WorldBloodDonorDay, we thank all blood donors for bringing hope & saving lives. — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) June 13, 2025</blockquote
Saba Yemen
07-05-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent: Humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens hour by hour
Geneva - Saba: Tomaso Della Longa, spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), stated on Wednesday that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating not by the month but hour by hour due to the genocide committed by the Zionist enemy. The remarks came in a press statement addressing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a result of the ongoing genocide and the blockade imposed for over two months, restricting the entry of humanitarian aid and medical supplies for Palestinians. Della Longa described the daily lives of Palestinians in Gaza as a "continuous nightmare" due to starvation, stressing that millions lack basic necessities such as food, water, and healthcare. He emphasized that the Palestinian Red Crescent continues its work with limited resources, adding, "Aid entry into Gaza has been halted for over 60 days—nothing is getting in." He continued, "Only less than half of the Palestinian Red Crescent's ambulances are operational in Gaza, medical equipment in hospitals and clinics is rapidly depleting. The situation is worsening not by the month but hour by hour." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysia and Vietnam vow continued humanitarian aid for Myanmar citizens, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia and Vietnam unanimously agreed to continue humanitarian assistance to all Myanmar citizens without restrictions to ensure the well-being of the people in the country. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was agreed during talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, yesterday. 'In this regard, it is important that all parties continue the ceasefire to ensure the safety of humanitarian aid workers,' he said in a Facebook post today. Weeks after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar in late March, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reportedly warned that humanitarian needs remain urgent, particularly in terms of shelter, clean water supply, sanitation and healthcare. Apart from the issue, the two leaders also discussed the latest developments and Asean joint actions on the trade tariffs imposed by the United States. 'On the issue of trade tariffs imposed by the United States, I informed that Malaysia has sent a representative through the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) (Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul) in an effort to reach a mutually beneficial solution for both countries. 'As the Asean Chairman, Malaysia requests the consideration of the United States so that Asean member states are given the space to use the mechanism of bilateral relations in reaching a good solution to this reciprocal tariff issue,' he said. He said Malaysia is committed to continuing to strengthen regional and international relations based on the principles of mutual respect, cooperation, and mutual well-being. Anwar hopes that all these efforts would yield results that would bring peace, prosperity and harmony to the people throughout the region. — Bernama
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia-Vietnam Agree To Continue Humanitarian Assistance In Myanmar
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Vietnam unanimously agreed to continue humanitarian assistance to all Myanmar citizens without restrictions to ensure the well-being of the people in the country. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was agreed during talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, today. "In this regard, it is important that all parties continue the ceasefire to ensure the safety of humanitarian aid workers," he said in a Facebook post today. Weeks after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar in late March, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reportedly warned that humanitarian needs remain urgent, particularly in terms of shelter, clean water supply, sanitation and healthcare. Apart from the issue, the two leaders also discussed the latest developments and ASEAN joint actions on the trade tariffs imposed by the United States. "On the issue of trade tariffs imposed by the United States, I informed that Malaysia has sent a representative through the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) (Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul) in an effort to reach a mutually beneficial solution for both countries. "As the ASEAN Chairman, Malaysia requests the consideration of the United States so that ASEAN member states are given the space to use the mechanism of bilateral relations in reaching a good solution to this reciprocal tariff issue," he said. He said Malaysia is committed to continuing to strengthen regional and international relations based on the principles of mutual respect, cooperation, and mutual well-being. Anwar hopes that all these efforts would yield results that would bring peace, prosperity and harmony to the people throughout the region.
