Czech aid group says three local staff killed in Syria

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 08:11

A Czech humanitarian aid group has said that three of its local staff had been killed in Syria during a mortar attack.

British MPs question end to India aid

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 02:35

British MPs have questioned the UK government`s decision to cut bilateral aid to India from 2015.

UAE Red Crescent gives $2.5 mn in aid to Somalia

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:37

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Red Crescent Authority has provided relief assistance worth AED 9 million (around $2.5 million) to those affected by the recent floods that hit the Somali town of Jowhar.

No returns filed by over 16,000 NGOs getting foreign aid: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:28

A total of 16,756 NGOs which got foreign funds failed to file their annual returns for 2011-12 under FCRA rules, the government on Wednesday told Parliament.

US raises aid to $86 million for typhoon-ravaged Philippines

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 14:39

The United States will provide an additional $25 million in humanitarian aid to the Philippines for typhoon relief, raising to $86 million its assistance to its major ally, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday.

Hamid Karzai lauds India for its financial aid to Afghanistan

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:35

Afghan president Hamid Karzai said on Sunday that India`s financial assistance to the tune of USD 2 billion would go a long way in building developmental infrastructure and economic regeneration in Afghanistan.

USD 404 million to UN humanitarian emergencies

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 07:00

More than 40 countries have pledged USD 404.6 million to a United Nations fund that provides immediate money to respond to humanitarian emergencies around the world, from conflicts in Syria and the Central African Republic to earthquakes and typhoons.

US and UK suspend Syria non-lethal aid as winter bites

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 12:28

The United States and Britain suspended non-lethal aid to rebel-held parts of northern Syria today.

Apple introduces `Made for iPhone` wireless hearing aid

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 15:39

Apple has reportedly partnered with a Danish company to design the first-ever ` Made for iPhone` wireless hearing aid.

India donates 2,500 tonnes of wheat as food aid to Yemen

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 22:44

India has donated 2,500 metric tonnes of wheat worth USD 2 million as food assistance to the troubled Gulf state of Yemen.

World Bank doubles disaster aid to Philippines

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 23:09

The World Bank on Friday added USD 480 million in emergency aid to the Philippines, taking to nearly USD 1 billion its support as the death toll from super typhoon Haiyan passed 5,200.