Red Cross News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Bengal Governor directs Red Cross Society to help Murshidabad violence-hit people
Kolkata, April 14: Amid the continuing tension in pockets of West Bengal, which witnessed violent protests against the Waqf Act, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose's office has directed Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) to provide immediate relief to the people in the riot-affected areas, particularly in Murshidabad and Malda districts and other disturbed areas.
MP Guv reviews election process of Red Cross Committees
Bhopal, April 9: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel reviewed the election process of the District Red Cross Committees of the state at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.
International Red Cross denies involvement in humanitarian aircraft attack in Congo
Kampala, April 5: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has denied any connection to the humanitarian aircraft after militants fired at a humanitarian aircraft in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), killing one person.
Uganda engages Congo following attack on humanitarian aircraft
Kampala, April 1: Uganda is engaging with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after militants fired at a humanitarian aircraft in eastern DRC, killing one person, a military spokesperson said.
EU allocates 150,000 euros for Zambia's cholera response
Lusaka, March 26: The European Union (EU) has allocated 150,000 euros to help Zambia's response to the cholera outbreak, according to a Press statement.
Israeli military admits mistakenly struck Red Cross building in Gaza
Jerusalem, March 25: The Israeli military acknowledged that it mistakenly struck a building belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza due to misidentification.
Death toll in Syria's clashes exceeds 1,000 as Red Cross, UN officials call for civilian protection
Damascus, March 9: The death toll from ongoing clashes in Syria's coastal region has surged to 1,018, including 745 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, revising upwards previous reports.
Israel receives remains of four deceased hostages from Gaza
Tel Aviv, February 21: Israel on Thursday received the remains of four deceased hostages through the Red Cross. The coffins, transferred by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and ISA forces from the Gaza Strip, arrived in Israel.
Hamas must release all hostages now: US Secretary of State
Washington, Feb 9: Reiterating US President Donald Trump's firm stance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the immediate release of all Israeli hostages taken by Hamas, following the return of three captives.
Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas arrive in Israel
Jerusalem/Gaza, Feb 8: Three Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were transferred on Saturday from central Gaza to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency and crossed the border into Israel, the IDF said in a statement.
Three hostages released by Hamas heading to Israel: IDF
Tel Aviv, February 8: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that three hostages released by Hamas were on their way to Israel, where they will undergo an initial medical assessment. Hamas released three Israeli hostages as part of deal in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners.
Two Israeli hostages released after 484 days by Hamas
Gaza Strip, Feb 1: Israel on Saturday announced the release of two hostages -- Ofer Calderon and Yardan Bibas -- by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after 484 days of abduction.
Hamas frees eight hostages in Gaza; Israel delays prisoner release
Jerusalem, Jan 30: Palestinian militants in Gaza, led by Hamas, released eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thais, on Thursday. But Israel delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in a swap agreed under the ongoing temporary ceasefire, citing chaotic scenes during the handover.
Israel PM Netanyahu denounces 'horrifying' chaos of hostage handover
Tel Aviv, January 30: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced scenes of Palestinians mobbing the Red Cross convoy of hostages in Khan Yunis as "horrifying."
Gaza sees second hostage swap
Gaza, Jan 26: Gaza saw the second hostage swap as Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, a part of a six-week ceasefire starting January 19.
Second phase of Hamas-Israel prisoner-hostage exchange deal completed: Red Cross
Gaza, Jan 26: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced that the completion of the second phase of a prisoner-hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel, implemented under the initial terms of a ceasefire agreement.
Yemen: 153 detainees released by Houthi rebels with ICRC support
Geneva/Sanaa, Jan 25: Yemen's Houthi rebel group on Saturday unilaterally released a total of 153 war prisoners detained during the civil war with the Yemeni government forces in recent years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said.
Gaza ceasefire deal: Hamas transfers first three hostages to Red Cross
Gaza, Jan 19: Hamas released three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Sunday, Israeli state media reported, hours after a Gaza ceasefire took effect, marking the first of dozens expected to be freed under the agreement.
Israel transfers Palestinian detainees ahead of release as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
Tel Aviv, Jan 19: Israeli authorities began transferring Palestinian detainees to Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank on Sunday in preparation for their release later in the evening, Israel's state media reported.
Priyanka Chopra expresses sorrow, wants support for victims affected by LA Wildfires
Los Angeles, January 16: Actor Priyanka Chopra has expressed her deep sorrow and urged people to support the victims who have been affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in California.
YouTube, Google donate USD 15 million for LA fire relief
Los Angeles, January 16: Video-sharing company, YouTube on Thursday announced that Google and they are contributing USD 15 million to provide relief in Los Angeles in support of their creator community.
Disney donates USD 15 million to LA fire relief and rebuilding efforts
Los Angeles, January 11: In the wake of the ongoing wildfires pummeling Los Angeles, the Walt Disney Company said it would help support organizations offering services on the ground.
1,211 aftershocks detected after 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal-Tibet border region
Lhasa, Jan 9: A total of 1,211 aftershocks had been detected as of 3 pm Thursday after after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Nepal-Tibet border region earlier this week, local authorities said.
646 aftershocks detected after 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal-Tibet border region
Lhasa, Jan 8: A total of 646 aftershocks have been detected as of Wednesday noon after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Nepal-Tibet border region, the regional government said.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel honours Centurion Blood Donors and Star Blood Donor Institutions
Gandhinagar, January 7: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the 'Pride of Ahmedabad' award ceremony organised by the Indian Red Cross Society in Ahmedabad.