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16 December 2025, 08:15
European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine.
16 December 2025, 08:15
Rights groups say demolition order, which will affect 100 Palestinian homes, is an attempt to 'cage in' Palestinians.
16 December 2025, 08:15
Morocco has earned itself a spot in the FIFA Arab Cup final after soundly defeating the UAE 3-0 in Monday’s semi-final.
16 December 2025, 08:15
Caracas criticises renewed EU sanctions, asserting they highlight the bloc's lack of autonomy on global matters.
16 December 2025, 08:15
Judge Hannah Dugan faces six years in prison if convicted for aiding defence against US federal immigration enforcement.
16 December 2025, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, December 16 (IPS) - 2025 has been an especially turbulent year for humanitarian aid operations as global aid budgets have experienced record declines in funding. As conflicts, environmental disasters, and economic crises intensify and disproportionately impact the world’s most vulnerable communities, the resources available in global emergency funds are falling far short of rapidly growing needs.

Read the full story, “Millions at Risk in 2026 as Aid Budgets Hit Historic Lows”, on globalissues.org

16 December 2025, 08:15
Flagg joins LeBron James and Kevin Durant as only third teenager with at least 40 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
16 December 2025, 08:15
Videos show celebrations after Jordan qualified for football’s Arab Cup final for the first time.
16 December 2025, 08:15
Triggered by sudden torrential rains, the flash flood killed at least 37 people in the coastal city of Safi.
16 December 2025, 08:15
Investigators say the deadly Bondi Beach attack is being treated as 'terrorism' after evidence of ISIL influence found.