Aid

UN agencies continue aid delivery to Beirut blast survivors

United Nations: UN agencies have continued aiding survivors of the August 4 Beirut port explosions by delivering medicine, health services, food, water and psychological support, an official said. “Mobile health clinics run by…

Donors pledge nearly $300 million at Lebanon aid conference

Beirut: French organisers say international donors have pledged a total of 252.7 million euro (USD 298 million) in emergency aid during conference for Lebanon. The French presidency said this amount is including 30…

US to give $3.6 million aid to India for COVID-19 battle

New Delhi: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed $3.6 million to assist India’s efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. A US government statement said the initial tranche of…

US announces $3 mn aid to India in addition to $5.9 mn grant

New Delhi: The US government, through its aid agency USAID, has announced an additional grant of $3 million to help India combat the coronavirus pandemic. On April 6, the USAID had announced…