Tag: Aid

President Joe Biden urges Congress to end the impasse and provide aid to Israel and Ukraine amid rising tensions with Iran. The call comes after Iran's weekend attack against Israel, prompting concerns about potential escalation and the need for bolstered defenses in the region.

A catastrophic earthquake has ravaged Turkey and Syria, resulting in over 15,000 deaths. Rescue teams from multiple countries are working tirelessly to find survivors in the rubble. President Erdogan visited affected areas, promising support for displaced residents while acknowledging initial challenges in the disaster response.

President Biden and Western allies announced new sanctions, humanitarian aid, and refugee support for Ukraine. The U.S. will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and provide $1 billion in critical supplies, while leaders discuss potential responses to escalating Russian aggression.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a passionate speech to Israeli lawmakers, invoking Holocaust imagery while calling on Israel to take a stronger stance against Russia. He questioned why Israel hasn't imposed sanctions or provided weapons, emphasizing the need for clearer support from a potential diplomatic mediator.

China has offered a $31 million humanitarian aid package to Afghanistan, announced by Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a regional meeting. The aid aims to address economic challenges, combat COVID-19, and alleviate malnutrition while supporting societal reconstruction.