Egypt discusses Gaza aid, rejects corridors for civilians, say sources
Cairo, EgyptReuters Egypt has discussed plans with the United States and others to provide humanitarian aid through its border with Gaza Strip but rejects any move to set up safe corridors for refugees fleeing the enclave, Egyptian security sources said on Wednesday. Gaza, a tiny coastal strip of land wedged between Israel in the north […]
Ukraine announces “humanitarian corridor” for ships stuck in Black Sea ports
Kyiv, UkraineReuters Ukraine announced a “humanitarian corridor” in the Black Sea on Thursday to release cargo ships trapped in its ports since the outbreak of war, a new test of Russia’s de facto blockade since Moscow abandoned a deal last month to let Kyiv export grain. At least initially, the corridor would apply to vessels […]
Updated: Big brands and oil ban punish Russia as Moscow makes new pledge on Ukraine refugees
Updated: 11.45pm (AEDT)Washington DC, US/Lviv, UkraineReuters A US ban on imports of Russia’s oil ratcheted up punishment for the invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday as McDonald’s and Starbucks closed outlets and Moscow promised safe passage for some people to flee. As the number of refugees created by the biggest assault on a European country since […]
UN calls for Haiti “humanitarian corridor” in gang-held areas
Port-au-Prince, HaitiReuters A “humanitarian corridor” through Haiti’s gang-infested areas should be established so aid can flow to the southern regions hit by a powerful earthquake on Saturday that killed more than 1,200 people, a UN official said on Sunday. The United Nations and the Haitian Government have struggled to send medical supplies and doctors by […]