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Residents and volunteers from the Valencia region have issued a heartfelt plea for greater assistance from the military, as well as regional and national governments, to address the extensive damage and devastation left in the wake of catastrophic floods that have inundated numerous towns. On the previous day, a wave of volunteers spontaneously converged upon the area, inadvertently hindering access for trained emergency responders striving to reach certain locations. This prompted local authorities to devise a strategy…

On Monday, it was revealed that Qatar Charity (QC) has rolled out a multitude of economic empowerment initiatives, targeting the 150 most impoverished families scattered across the diverse landscape of Somalia.These initiatives, all designed to boost income, encompass a range of resources. From livestock, including cows and sheep, to three-wheeled transport carts and convenient small retail outlets. Women have particularly benefited from sewing machines, while support for agriculture and handicrafts rounds out the array of…

During a gathering of international donors focused on Lebanon held in Paris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin emphasized that Israel must be made to answer for any violations of international law. In a commitment to support the ongoing refugee crisis, Martin announced an additional €5 million pledge. "I seized the moment to address the ongoing situation," he remarked, highlighting what he termed "systematic and incessant violations of international humanitarian law" carried out by Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas throughout these…

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are actively traversing the campaign landscape, making their appeal to voters ranging from Georgia to Pennsylvania. The excitement is palpable as early voting has begun, drawing engaged citizens to the polls ahead of the crucial November 5 presidential election. In key battleground states, Ms. Harris and Mr. Trump find themselves in a neck-and-neck race, with many voters opting to cast their ballots ahead of time, either through mail or in-person voting. With only 17 days…

In an inspiring show of unity, countless individuals from various corners of the globe are joining a significant run to express compassion for those who have been displaced against their will or who find themselves mired in dire poverty, organizers report. The 'Global Solidarity Run', spearheaded by the Irish-based charity Sanctuary Runners, has unfolded across 75 countries. It kicked off in the Solomon Islands last night and is set to conclude in French Polynesia tomorrow morning. Events are also actively taking place…

In the current geopolitical landscape, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti, who spearheads Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are the key figures amidst escalating tensions. Hemetti recently accused Egypt of arming Sudanese Armed Forces, an allegation that Cairo has staunchly repudiated. CAIRO, Egypt (AX) — In a firm rebuttal, Egypt dismissed accusations by Sudan's RSF that Cairo is supplying military aid to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), amidst Sudan's intensifying internal…

"We're absolutely ready to partner with Somalia's Federal Government to make this happen," she emphasized in a statement from Mogadishu, Somalia's vibrant capital. While in Somalia, the UN representative had in-depth discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his key advisors, along with engaging civil society leaders. During her conversation with the president, DiCarlo acknowledged Somalia's significant milestones, such as achieving debt relief through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative, joining the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In North Western State of Somalia, two deputy ministers have thrown in the towel, indicating a major realignment in the political sphere just a few weeks shy of the crucial November 13 presidential election. These officials, formerly aligned with the sitting Kulmiye Party, have now pledged their allegiance to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Irro, from the opposition. Their rationale? A push for transformation.Nasir Aydid Mohamed, once serving as Deputy Minister of Fisheries, expressed his intention to…

Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille has jetted off to Kenya, engaging in discussions with President William Ruto. Kenya has urgently sought global financial backing to keep their police forces active in Haiti, an operation extended by another year. Since its launch in June, this international security mission aims to curb the violent grip gangs have on Port-au-Prince and its outskirts. The UN reports over 3,600 fatalities in Haiti this year alone, with more than 100 being children, and half a million individuals have…