Israel says expecting one million Gazans to flee new offensive

Israel estimates that its imminent offensive on Gaza City would displace one million Palestinians, a senior military official said Wednesday, as Gaza’s civil defence reported dozens killed across the territory. Israel’s military has been building up its forces for the planned operation to seize Gaza City, the Palestinian territory’s largest urban centre located in its … Read more

Pakistan sends 105 tonnes of relief goods to Afghanistan

Pakistan on Wednesday dispatched 105 tonnes of humanitarian relief to Afghanistan following a telephone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The consignment includes food, medicines, tents, blankets and bubble mats to support victims of the recent earthquakes, according to the government. Following my telephone … Read more

UN refugee chief urges Pakistan to pause Afghan expulsions after quake

The UN refugee chief called on Pakistan Wednesday to pause its mass expulsions of Afghan refugees after an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed nearly 1,500. Thousands of Afghans who were registered as refugees have surged over the border from Pakistan in recent days, with returns escalating despite the weekend’s deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, according to … Read more