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Red Cross

Drone hits aid warehouse in Iran, Red Cross says

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns

People stand near damaged buildings, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from a handout video released on April 1, 2026.    Iranian Red Crescent Society/Handout via REUTERS
People stand near damaged buildings, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from a handout video released on April 1, 2026.    Iranian Red Crescent Society/Handout via REUTERS

Iranian rescue workers struggle under relentless bombardment

Members of a Red Crescent rescue team hold a doll, at the site of a building that was damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Members of a Red Crescent rescue team hold a doll, at the site of a building that was damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Red Cross launches Iran emergency appeal as needs soar

The Red Cross said its appeal for 40 million Swiss francs (S$65.55 million) would help support five million people through the next 16 months.
The Red Cross said its appeal for 40 million Swiss francs (S$65.55 million) would help support five million people through the next 16 months.

Disinformation the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

False narratives online are hampering humanitarian efforts in war-torn nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Red Cross has warned.
False narratives online are hampering humanitarian efforts in war-torn nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Red Cross has warned.

Middle East escalation puts civilians in ‘grave danger’: Red Cross

The Red Cross said widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger.
The Red Cross said widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger.

Satriano volley stuns Real Madrid as Getafe shake up LaLiga title race

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Getafe - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 2, 2026 Getafe's Martin Satriano celebrates scoring their first goal with Diego Rico REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Getafe - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - March 2, 2026 Getafe's Martin Satriano celebrates scoring their first goal with Diego Rico REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

ST Explains: How is Singapore’s blood stock maintained?

Singapore relies on blood collection from donors on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis, which goes towards supporting the nation’s nine-day supply and emergency stockpile of blood.
Singapore relies on blood collection from donors on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis, which goes towards supporting the nation’s nine-day supply and emergency stockpile of blood.

Youth blood donor rate in S’pore continues downward trend, posing challenge amid ageing population

Charmaine Tan, 18, is part of a group of young volunteers with the Singapore Red Cross’ YouthInspire programme, which aims to encourage peer-to-peer donor recruitment.
Charmaine Tan, 18, is part of a group of young volunteers with the Singapore Red Cross’ YouthInspire programme, which aims to encourage peer-to-peer donor recruitment.

Clashes intensify in remote east Congo, challenging US mediation

Wilondja Mukula, a member of the Wazalendo militia sits with other patients after the treatment of a bullet wound at the Fizi General Referral Hospital supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in Fizi territory of South Kivu province, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere
Wilondja Mukula, a member of the Wazalendo militia sits with other patients after the treatment of a bullet wound at the Fizi General Referral Hospital supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in Fizi territory of South Kivu province, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.