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The US envoy to Syria, Tom Brack, announced that Washington facilitated a significant detainee exchange in Sweida, marking a step toward stability in the region.

Balam, a rescue dog with the Red Cross in Querétaro, Mexico, successfully located a survivor in the rubble of a building following the recent devastating earthquake in Turkey.

Gísli Rafn has announced his resignation from the Red Cross in Iceland.

Inmates at El Rodeo 1 prison are calling for urgent medical help, sparking family protests demanding the release of political prisoners and raising alarm over reports of torture.

Gísli Rafn Ólafsson has stepped down as the director of the Icelandic Red Cross, with Anna Harðardóttir temporarily taking over his responsibilities.

The Red Cross warns of increased avalanche danger due to mild weather conditions affecting several regions of Norway, urging winter tourists to exercise caution.

A tense meeting among members of the São Paulo Red Cross culminated in the replacement of its leadership by a federal interventor, sparking protests and potential legal challenges from the existing board.

The Greek Parliament donated two rescue dogs to the Greek Red Cross to aid in search and rescue operations for missing persons.

Iranian government spokesperson emphasizes that while students have the right to protest, they must respect certain boundaries, highlighted by 'red lines' such as sacred symbols and the national flag.

Iranian students are warned by the government that while they have the right to protest, they must not cross certain 'red lines' such as desecrating sacred places or the national flag.

The Kenya Red Cross Society has reactivated its SMS early warning system to warn residents about the increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall.

A significant fire destroyed the historic Saint-Paul Catholic Church in Montreal, forcing the evacuation of a neighboring retirement home.

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have initiated a hunger strike demanding their release following the enactment of a new amnesty law they deem insufficient.

Marks and Spencer has reintroduced its Red Velvet Hot Cross Buns, creating a rush among shoppers eager to buy this seasonal treat ahead of Easter.

Estonia is preparing to test a social emergency service in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Estonian Red Cross.

Estonia plans to trial a social ambulance service in Pärnu County to address non-urgent social issues and reduce the burden on police and rescue services.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has described the humanitarian situation in Ukraine as the most severe it has ever been.

A partnership in Lagos has successfully mobilized 550 pints of blood in a record-breaking voluntary donation campaign.

An artisanal gold mine collapse in eastern Guinea has resulted in the deaths of at least eleven people, including ten women.

The head of the Czech Red Cross emphasizes the importance of preparing for potential war scenarios in his recent statement.

The Hellenic Red Cross is organizing an Awareness and Information Week on childhood cancer from February 16 to 20, 2026, aimed at health science students to enhance knowledge and clinical awareness regarding early signs of childhood cancer.

A rescue helicopter and police were dispatched to Flåmsdalen following a serious ski accident, with plans for a hospital transfer if necessary.

A recent report indicates a rise in loneliness among young people in Finland, with a significant percentage experiencing feelings of isolation.

Loneliness has increased in Finland over the past year, with a new study showing that 65% of Finns experienced loneliness at least occasionally.

The Korean Red Cross visited the family of separated family member Kim Hong-tae from Hwanghae Province during the Lunar New Year, highlighting the enduring pain of separation across generations.

Lithuania's Red Cross volunteers are enhancing their practical skills and understanding of hospital operations through a collaboration with Santara Clinics, aimed at better preparing for emergencies.

Protests are rising in the West Bank led by Palestinian organizations to pressure the Red Cross regarding prisoner treatment amid fears of 'silent executions' in Israeli jails.

The article discusses the plea for assistance from Italians who suffered violence and ethnic cleansing at the hands of Yugoslav communists, as well as the historical context of their forced exile.

A critical appeal to the ICRC questions whether its silence amid Russian aggression against Ukraine is a principled stance or a failure in its humanitarian role.

A record number of 179 stem cell transplants were delivered from the Finnish stem cell registry last year, according to the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service.

Kherson Oblast communities have received 34 generators from international partners to aid local fire brigades and residents during power outages.

Parents in Gaza are desperately searching for their children amid remains and decomposing bodies provided by Israeli authorities to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

At least 162 people were killed by gunmen in a recent attack in Kwara state, Nigeria, according to a Red Cross official, marking one of the deadliest assaults in the area in recent months.

Israel has returned 54 Palestinian bodies and 66 boxes of human remains to Gaza, delivered by the International Red Cross.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies expressed outrage over the murder of Palestinian Red Crescent rescuer Hussein Hassan Hussein Al-Samiri while he was performing humanitarian duties in Khan Younis.

A volunteer paramedic from the Palestinian Red Crescent was killed in Gaza while providing aid to the injured, as reported by the Red Cross.

This article discusses the eligibility criteria for blood donation, particularly after illness or vaccinations, as outlined by the German Red Cross.

The death toll from a gunman attack in Nigeria's Kwara state has risen to at least 162, making it one of the deadliest incidents in recent months according to the Red Cross.

Armed individuals killed at least 162 people in Nigeria's Kwara state, marking one of the deadliest recent attacks, according to a Red Cross official.

Armed men have killed at least 162 people in a village in Kwara State, western Nigeria, as reported by a Red Cross official to AFP.

At least 162 people were killed in an attack by gunmen in a village in Kwara state, Nigeria, marking one of the deadliest assaults in recent months as the country faces multiple security crises.

More than 160 people have been killed by armed men in western Nigeria, according to the Red Cross, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the region in a long time.

At least 162 people were killed by an armed group in an attack on a village in central Nigeria, according to a Red Cross official.

At least 67 people were killed when an armed gang stormed through a village in central Nigeria, with the incident being reported as the worst of the year so far according to a Red Cross representative.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has opened submissions for the 7th edition of the CICV Award for International Humanitarian Coverage, accepting entries published or broadcast between September 1, 2024, and March 29, 2026.

Increased calls concerning suicidal thoughts to the Red Cross's emergency hotline have been noted, with volunteers expressing the emotional weight of these conversations.

The article discusses the increasing number of calls received by volunteers and staff at the Red Cross helpline regarding suicidal thoughts, highlighting the emotional toll on those who take the calls and their hopes for positive outcomes.

Ministers are cautioned that any reduction in legal rights for disabled children and their families during the upcoming changes to special education needs and disabilities (Send) provision will cross critical boundaries.

Organizations, including the Red Cross, are meeting to discuss Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein amidst concerns over maintaining a stance against sexual abuse.

The Red Cross is holding a meeting to discuss Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.