Alifa’s Journey: 15 Years of Hope on China’s Peace Ark
China’s Peace Ark hospital ship delivered 14 babies over 15 years, starting with Bangladeshi baby Alifa whose story extends well beyond her birth at sea.
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A Day on the Peace Ark: Inside China’s Life-Saving Hospital Ship
Explore how the Peace Ark, the Chinese mainland’s first ocean-going hospital ship, has delivered free medical care and humanitarian aid to 52 countries over 15 years.
First Hostages Freed in Gaza: Red Cross Operation Begins
The Red Cross confirmed the first batch of hostages held in Gaza has been released, marking a hopeful humanitarian milestone.
Displaced Palestinians Return Home Amid Gaza Ceasefire
After Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza, tens of thousands of Palestinians returned to the ruins of their homes, facing wreckage and a long road to rebuilding.
Israeli Army Urges Gazans to Hold Off Return North
The Israeli army warns Gazans not to return to northern Gaza, as troops still surround Gaza City and fighting continues in the active combat zone.
UN Allocates $9M to Fuel Life-Saving Aid in Gaza
UN allocates $9M to secure fuel for hospitals, generators, and kitchens in Gaza, as aid teams await the green light to deliver thousands of tonnes of vital supplies.
Nine More UN Staff Detained by Houthis in Yemen, Guterres Condemns
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns the arbitrary detention of nine more UN staff by Houthi authorities in Yemen, urging their immediate and unconditional release.
Gaza: Two Years of Impact in Numbers
Gaza: Two years of conflict have left 18,500 children killed, 70,000 malnourished, and hundreds of thousands displaced. Key numbers reveal the scale of the crisis.
Europe Condemns Israel’s Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla
European nations demand the safety and return of citizens after Israel intercepts the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza with aid volunteers.
Sumud Flotilla Bound for Gaza Intercepted at Sea 🚢✊
The Sumud flotilla carrying food, medicine and activists (including Greta Thunberg) was intercepted 70 nautical miles off Gaza. A bold humanitarian stand at sea.