UN body says at least 7 mln livestock died across drought-affected HOA countries

Jul 06, 2022

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 7 million livestock have died across drought-affected Horn of Africa (HOA) countries, the UN Office for...

Assam floods affect over 7 lakh people across 29 districts

May 19, 2022

Hojai (Assam) [India], May 19 : Assam floods have affected more than seven lakh people across 29 districts leaving nine people dead.

Over 1.51 million people affected in 27 counties due to drought in China

Sep 07, 2021

Beijing [China], September 7 : Over 27 counties and districts in Gansu, northwest China have been facing drought due to sustained hot weather and...

Millions affected by drought in Horn of Africa, UNHCR appeals for aid

Jun 28, 2022

Addis Ababa [Mali], June 28 : The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday appealed for USD 42.6 million in aid to...

Japan donates 20 million Covid-19 vaccines to seven emerging countries

Feb 05, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], February 5 : In order to assist the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, Japan has announced to donate 20 million doses of...

UN says 2.6 mln affected by severe drought in Somalia

Nov 24, 2021

Mogadishu [Somalia], November 24 (ANI/Xinhua): About 2.6 million people, or nearly 22 per cent of the population, in 66 out of 74 districts across...