Russian drone strike forces evacuation of Kharkiv's elderly and children
A night‑time drone attack in Kharkiv prompted authorities to move vulnerable residents to safety, highlighting civilian risks in the ongoing war.
28 Oct 2026
humanitarian
All UnbarNews coverage of humanitarian: 24 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
World
Humanitarian pause widened to cover the whole Kherson region
A cease‑fire first limited to Oleshky has been extended across all of Kherson, with both sides reporting no violations so far.
27 Oct 2026
World
Ethiopian federal troops seize strategic town as Tigray offensive escalates
The capture of a key settlement could open a route toward the regional capital, raising concerns about a renewed push on Mekelle.
29 Sept 2026
World
New Israeli roadblocks in West Bank lengthen Palestinian travel times
Israel’s recent expansion of road closures across the West Bank is turning everyday trips into multi‑hour journeys, straining health services and commerce.
29 Sept 2026
World
River tragedy in Congo leaves 12 dead, many still missing
A passenger vessel overturned on the Congo River, killing at least 12 people and leaving dozens unaccounted for, Al Jazeera reports.
27 Sept 2026
World
Yemen announces amnesty for Houthi defectors amid broad mobilisation push
The government’s call for a nationwide mobilisation includes a pardon scheme aimed at weakening rebel forces and restoring unity.
26 Sept 2026
World
Ethiopia's Tigray faces rising risk of renewed fighting
Four years after a fragile peace, analysts warn that the Tigray region could slip back into conflict.
24 Sept 2026
World
Ethiopian leader cautions of devastation amid fresh Tigray rebel push
President Taye Atske Selassie warned that renewed fighting could bring widespread destruction as Tigrayan forces began a new offensive.
23 Sept 2026
UK
Migrant vessel reaches Dover after 36‑hour ordeal, six activists detained
A boat carrying 51 people docked in Dover following a day‑long journey, while police arrested six protestors at the scene, Sky News reports.
23 Sept 2026
World
Three Palestinians killed in Gaza strike, child among the dead
A recent Israeli air raid in Gaza resulted in three fatalities, including a child, raising concerns over the durability of the October ceasefire.
21 Sept 2026
World
Yemen's capital braces for soaring costs after fuel price hike
Sanaa residents face higher food and transport bills as the government lifts fuel subsidies for the first time in four years.
18 Sept 2026
World
Dead and Missing as Migrant Vessel Capsizes Near Gavdos, Greece
A boat carrying migrants sank off the Greek island of Gavdos, leaving at least one fatality, 25 unaccounted for and over 50 rescued, officials said.
14 Sept 2026
World
Home in Gaza's al‑Shati Camp Hit by Israeli Airstrike
An Israeli strike flattened a residence in the al‑Shati refugee camp, causing extensive damage to nearby houses.
9 Sept 2026
World
Rescue teams pull 78 migrants, newborn among them, from Mediterranean waters
Rescue vessels saved at least 78 people, including a newborn baby, after a distress call in the central Mediterranean, Al Jazeera reports.
9 Sept 2026
World
Gaza Children Huddle Behind Cart as Drone Fire Rains Down
A video captures youngsters in Gaza seeking refuge behind a shopping cart while Israeli drones unleash gunfire, underscoring the peril civilians face.
28 Aug 2026
World
Gaza’s beach rescuers rely on whistles amid equipment shortages
With limited gear, Gaza’s lifeguards use simple whistles and community support to protect swimmers along the war‑torn coastline.
28 Aug 2026
World
Emotional fallout as Gaza child reacts to Israeli warning on kites
A young Gazan breaks down in tears after Israeli forces issue a threat over the use of kites, underscoring the everyday strain of the conflict.
25 Aug 2026
World
Weekly film screenings bring brief respite to displaced girls in Gaza
A modest cinema set up in a war‑torn neighbourhood offers Gaza’s young girls a rare chance to enjoy movies, popcorn and a sense of normalcy.
25 Aug 2026
World
New Gaza Shelter Bombing Pushes Palestinian Death Toll Above 1,200
An Israeli airstrike on a civilian shelter in Gaza has added to casualties, raising the total number of Palestinian deaths since the October 2025 ceasefire to over 1,200.
24 Aug 2026
World
Migrant boat reaches Spanish shoreline, startling sunbathers
A small vessel carrying dozens of migrants arrived on Spain's southeastern coast, catching beach visitors off guard as authorities intervened.
21 Aug 2026
World
Washington Expands Sanctions Targeting Cuba's Mining and Construction Sectors
New U.S. measures tighten pressure on Cuba, deepening power cuts and medical supply gaps already straining the island’s economy.
20 Aug 2026
World
Displaced Lebanese Observe New Humanitarian Pilot Zones Amid Ongoing Conflict
Residents forced from southern towns watch the rollout of limited safety zones as Israeli strikes continue nearby.
19 Aug 2026
World
Hundred‑plus Prisoners Swapped in Latest Russia‑Ukraine Deal
Both sides released 103 captured soldiers in a coordinated exchange, marking another rare instance of cooperation amid ongoing conflict.
19 Aug 2026
World
UN reports unprecedented rise in attacks on aid workers in 2025
The United Nations says 2025 saw a record number of assaults on humanitarian staff, with Gaza remaining the deadliest hotspot for three years running.
19 Aug 2026
