News & Insights Across Asia
Over 500,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant movement after 15 months of conflict.
Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to Gaza City after 15 months of exile, following Israel’s confirmation allowing them to re-enter. Their journey marks a hopeful step towards rebuilding their lives.
At least 100 people have been killed and thousands have fled to Venezuela amid intense fighting between rival armed groups in Colombia. The government has halted peace talks with one rebel faction in response.
UN reports that gang violence in Haiti displaced over 1 million people in 2024, a threefold increase from 2023, highlighting an escalating humanitarian crisis.
The United Nations seeks $1.42 billion to expand humanitarian operations in Somalia in 2025, as 5.98 million people face severe needs due to ongoing drought and conflict, according to OCHA.
Over 280,000 people have been displaced due to recent fighting in Syria’s northwest, the UN World Food Program reported, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis in the conflict-stricken region.
Heavy rains and rising tides have destroyed the last shelters of Gaza’s refugees on the beach of Khan Younis, leaving them with nowhere to go. Displaced multiple times, they now face hunger and homelessness.
Israeli forces intensified bombardment across the Gaza Strip, prompting new evacuations and displacing more families from northern Gaza amid fears they may never return.
Over 14 million people have been displaced amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, according to the International Organization for Migration, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis.
Approximately 1.2 million Lebanese citizens have been displaced amid escalating conflict with Israel. Local NGOs are struggling to provide aid as resources dwindle.
UN officials report that most of Lebanon’s nearly 900 displacement shelters are full, leaving many fleeing Israeli military strikes to sleep outdoors. Over 1.2 million have been displaced since the aggression began.
Torrential rains since June have led to 339 deaths and displaced over 1.1 million people in Niger, marking a significant humanitarian crisis in the Sahel nation.
Catastrophic floods in Niger have claimed 339 lives and displaced over 1.1 million people since June, highlighting the severe impact of extreme weather events intensified by climate change.
Former Lebanese brigadier general Bahaa Hallal discusses escalating Israel-Hezbollah tensions, highlighting displacement of over 100,000 people and urging international assistance.
Severe flooding in Maiduguri has claimed at least 30 lives and displaced over 400,000 people, according to officials. The disaster has overwhelmed the northeastern city, with authorities fearing the situation could worsen.
Heavy rains in India’s northeast have caused floods and landslides over the past two weeks, claiming at least 16 lives and displacing over 300,000 people from their homes, authorities report.
As conflict intensifies, displaced Gazans from Rafah are seeking refuge in Al-Mawasi, hoping for safety amid ongoing violence.
As the Gaza conflict escalates, thousands seek refuge in Rafah, but even this last sanctuary is under threat.
Homeless since the conflict escalated last October, Muhammad and Mustafa Al-Qudra attempt to rebuild shelter from ruins in Khan Younis, embodying resilience amidst turmoil.
Approximately 1.6 million people have been displaced in Gaza as the Palestine-Israel conflict enters its 17th day, intensifying concerns over the humanitarian crisis in the region.
