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- 1Critique of Humanitarian Aid as an Instrument of Empire●Rage Against the Machine: Toward Humane Systems of Mutual Aid Humanitarian aid is sold as neutral and benevolent. On the
A wide-ranging critique argues that humanitarian aid, though presented as neutral and benevolent, functions as an outpost of empire that registers, sorts and disciplines the very people it claims to help, while leaving untouched the forces that harmed them. The piece points to Palestine and calls for humane systems of mutual aid instead of institutional charity. The discussion is part of broader left-wing debate about aid organisations and solidarity networks.
- 2Climate change and drone attacks worsen Sudan's humanitarian crisis▼Climate change and drone attacks exacerbate the humanitarian situation in war-torn Sudan
Sudan's war has been compounded by climate pressures and escalating drone attacks, deepening an already severe humanitarian emergency. Reporting highlights how extreme weather and shifting rainfall undermine farming and displace communities, while strikes on populated areas disrupt aid delivery, leaving millions facing hunger and limited access to basic services.
- 3Scientists Descend Into the Mariana Trench, Find Terrifying Depths●Scientists Entered the Mariana Trench — What They Discovered Is More Terrifying Than Space
A new account claims scientists explored the Mariana Trench, the deepest point of Earth's oceans at nearly 11 kilometres down, and encountered conditions described as more extreme and unsettling than anything found in outer space. The trench remains one of the least explored places on the planet, with crushing pressure, total darkness and largely unstudied life forms, which fuels ongoing public fascination with what may live there.
- 4UN warns of severe rainfall deficits in Sudan●Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown - Severe rainfall deficits in Sudan
Denise Brown, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, has issued a statement warning of severe rainfall deficits across the country. The UN is flagging the shortfall as a growing humanitarian concern for a population already affected by conflict and displacement. Details of the statement's specific findings and requested responses were not immediately available.