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On World Humanitarian Day, an Oxfam official warns that norms protecting civilians and aid workers are severely eroding, with aid worker deaths nearly tripling in three years. The article highlights growing impunity, restrictive measures, and funding cuts that are undermining humanitarian operations.
White House envoy Jared Kushner's recent meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yielded little progress on the Gaza peace plan. Analysts say Netanyahu sees the war as essential to his political survival, making any concessions unlikely before upcoming elections.
Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine killed at least five people and wounded 11 on March 13, including a drone strike on a bus in Kherson that killed four. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed it shot down 453 Ukrainian drones overnight, while a separate drone attack on Zaporizhzhia killed one and wounded seven.
The UN reports a record number of attacks on aid workers in 2025, driven significantly by the use of armed drones. Gaza was the most dangerous area, with 186 humanitarian workers killed, followed by Sudan.
In Gaza, where war has brought hunger, displacement, and overwhelming stress, mothers of infants are struggling to breastfeed. A health center in Deir el-Balah offers counseling and support to help them sustain milk supply and care for their babies amid dire conditions.
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, has called for wartime elections, directly challenging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. In a video address, he argued that democracy must not be held hostage by Russia and called for a legal, safe mechanism to restore elections. The call marks the most significant internal challenge to Zelenskyy's leadership since the war began.
South Korea and the United States have cut their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise from 11 days to 5 days after President Donald Trump ordered a significant reduction, a move that drew condemnation from Pyongyang and raised regional security concerns. The decision, made without prior notice to allies, has also prompted anxiety among US partners in the region.
The UAE has imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Tehran of launching ballistic missiles at its territory. Iran rejected the claim as a 'false flag campaign' amid ongoing regional tensions. The move could significantly impact Iran's economy, given Dubai's role as its top trading partner.
Conflict, delayed detection, and community mistrust are hampering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo, which has now surpassed the previous record for fatalities. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has killed more than 2,300 people in three months, and health workers are racing against insecurity and access challenges.
