Tag: Aid

President Joe Biden urges Congress to end the impasse and provide aid to Israel and Ukraine amid rising tensions with Iran. The call comes after Iran's weekend attack against Israel, prompting concerns about potential escalation and the need for bolstered defenses in the region.

A catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake has devastated southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, resulting in over 15,000 confirmed deaths. Rescue teams from multiple countries are working tirelessly to find survivors in the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings, while President Erdogan promises support for displaced residents.

President Biden and Western allies announced new sanctions and humanitarian support for Ukraine, pledging $1 billion in supplies and offering to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Leaders discussed potential responses to potential chemical or nuclear threats from Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Israeli lawmakers, urging them to take a stronger stance against Russia's invasion. In an emotional Zoom speech, he compared the conflict to Nazi actions and called on Israel to impose sanctions and provide weapons, challenging the country's current mediator role.

China has pledged $31 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, focusing on economic revival, pandemic response, and addressing malnutrition. The aid package was announced by Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a regional diplomatic meeting, emphasizing collaborative efforts to rebuild Afghan society. [100 words]