Military wins in first Trump budget; environment, aid lose big
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will ask the US Congress for dramatic cuts to many federal programs… Read More
8 years ago
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CIA-backed aid for Syrian rebels frozen after militant attack: sources
BEIRUT/AMMAN/WASHINGTON: CIA-coordinated military aid for rebels in northwest Syria has been frozen since they came under… Read More
8 years ago
Malaysia ship carrying Rohingya aid departs for Myanmar
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian ship carrying food, clothes and medical supplies departed for Myanmar on… Read More
9 years ago
Germany launches 150mn euro aid package for returning migrants
BERLIN: Germany has pledged to spend 150 million euros ($189 million) helping migrants return home,… Read More
9 years ago
UN appeals for record $22.2 bn in global aid
GENEVA: The United Nations appealed Monday for a record $22.2 billion (20.9 billion euros) to… Read More
9 years ago
At least 1.4 million need aid in Haiti after Matthew: UN
PORT-AU-PRINCE: Haiti faces a humanitarian crisis that requires a "massive response" from the international community,… Read More
9 years ago
World powers pledge $15 billion for Afghanistan, EU seeks peace
BRUSSELS: World powers raised $15 billion for Afghanistan on Wednesday to fund the country over the… Read More
9 years ago
Pakistan to provide $500 mn development aid to Afghanistan
BRUSSELS: Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, while addressing the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, has… Read More
9 years ago
World Bank releases $300 million for Syrian refugees in Jordan
WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced Tuesday that it would release $300 million in loans to… Read More
9 years ago
US believes Russia struck Syria aid convoy: US official
WASHINGTON: The United States believes Russia was responsible for an air strike on an aid… Read More
9 years ago
Aid for Syria stuck with rising violence undermining truce
ALEPPO: Aid for the divided Syrian city of Aleppo was stuck on the Turkish border… Read More
9 years ago
UN pleads for Syria aid access after truce extended
NEW YORK: The United Nations urged Syria's government Thursday to allow immediate aid deliveries to… Read More
9 years ago
PM announces aid for families of stranded Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has announced aid to families of Pakistanis stranded in Saudi… Read More
9 years ago
Obama declares disaster as US flood death toll climbs to 24
WASHINGTON: The death toll from flooding in the US state of West Virginia rose to… Read More
9 years ago
Pakistan calls for aid for its millions of Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, home for decades to millions of Afghan refugees, called for the support of… Read More
9 years ago
US Congress turns down recommendations to cut Pakistan aid
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) Congress on Thursday turned down recommendations seeking cut in aid… Read More
9 years ago
Sri Lanka appeals for up to $2 billion in foreign flood aid
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has appealed for foreign aid to recover from massive floods that caused… Read More
9 years ago
71 dead as foreign aid reaches flooded Sri Lankan capital
COLOMBO:Foreign aid began arriving in Sri Lanka Saturday, bringing help to half a million people… Read More
9 years ago
US Senate body wants Pakistan to pay total price of F-16 deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan itself will have to pay for the eight F-16 fighter jets which are… Read More
9 years ago
EU to give emergency aid to Greece for migrants
BRUSSELS: The EU will unveil plans Wednesday for emergency aid to Greece to help trapped… Read More
9 years ago