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  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Houthis release 159 detainees in Sanaa: ICRC

    ICRC-facilitated release The International Committee of the Red Cross announced on Saturday that Yemen's Houthi group has released 159 detainees from custody in the capital Sanaa, with the humanitarian organization's delegates providing logistical …

    Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Houthis release 159 people under ICRC watch

    The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that Houthi authorities have released 159 people who were detained in connection with the ongoing fighting in the country. In a statement, ICRC said its delegates conducted pre-departure …

    Source: Middle East Eye - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    No War But Our Sons Died: Russia Must Be Accountable For Deadly Job Trap For Bangladeshis – OpEd

    Key Takeaways: Bangladesh’s Special Response Battalion reports that at least 30 Bangladeshi men were trafficked to Russia from early 2026 with promises of high-paying jobs, had their documents confiscated, and were forced into the Russian military, where …

    Source: Eurasia Review - Center-right
  • Published on Oct 17, 2026

    Yemen’s Houthis release 159 detainees in Sanaa: ICRC

    Mohammed Al-Samei and Sahin Demir 17 October 2026•Update: 17 October 2026 Yemen’s Houthi group released 159 people it recently detained, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Saturday. The ICRC said the unilateral release was carried …

    Source: Anadolu Agency - Pending
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    The Red Cross’s Jewish Problem

    Last week, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) acknowledged that the organization should have done more, earlier, to help secure the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. On October 10, 2026, the New York Times reported that …

    Source: Aish - Right-wing
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Space War Could Disrupt GPS, Internet and Banking Within Five Years, Experts Warn

    A potential space war could disrupt the ground. Experts warn that GPS navigation, internet connectivity, and financial markets could be affected, while civilian and commercial satellites could also be targeted during a conflict. Dr. Julia Balm of King' …

    Source: International Business Times Singapore - Pending
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    The meeting did not take place - ICRC MADE A STATEMENT

    The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) did not visit Nasimi Musayev, a conscript soldier of the Azerbaijani Army, who is detained in Armenia. Modern.az reports that Zara Amatuni, the spokesperson for the committee's representation in …

    Source: Modern.az - Pending
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    ‘Hospital out of medicine’, ‘families starving’: Ukraine seeks evacuation of residents from Russia-held town

    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that Russian occupying forces were turning the Ukrainian town of Oleshky into a "death trap" gripped by starvation, and urged international organisations to help evacuate its residents …

    Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 17, 2026

    Nigeria’s PPP Reset: ICRC Tightens Safeguards Around Deals

    By Toyeeb Iliasu Nigeria’s Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) is tightening safeguards around public-private partnership (PPP) projects, introducing a standard concession agreement, mandatory provisions for periodic contract reviews …

    Source: This Day - Pro-Government
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Syria, US Discuss Cooperation on Missing Persons, Reuniting War-Separated Children 

    [DAMASCUS] Syrian and American officials have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on the issue of missing persons and reunite children separated from their families during years of war, bringing renewed attention to one of Syria’s most complex …

    Source: Media Line - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 17, 2026

    Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana’a

    Ahead of the release, ICRC delegates conducted pre-departure interviews with each detainee, informed their families of the imminent release and offered assistance to support their dignified return home. ICRC medical staff also assessed the detainees’ …

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  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Fighting in Yemen’s Taiz Deepens Humanitarian Crisis as Hospitals Struggle to Cope

    Home/NEWS/Islam World/Iraq/Fighting in Yemen’s Taiz Deepens Humanitarian Crisis as Hospitals Struggle to Cope Iraq October 18, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Fighting in Yemen’s Taiz Deepens Humanitarian Crisis as Hospitals Struggle to Cope — …

    Source: Shia Waves - Pending
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Egypt ‘ready to defend’ Saudi Arabia against Houthis

    <p><strong>• President Sisi says Cairo will take ‘any measure’ to protect kingdom if asked<br>• Iran backs ‘political process’, offers to mediate<br>• Saudi, Houthi forces trade fire</strong></p> <p>CAIRO: …

    Source: Dawn - Center-left
  • Published on Oct 17, 2026

    Houthis release 159 prisoners affiliated with Yemeni government

    The Houthis have unilaterally released 159 prisoners, APA reports, citing the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). According to the organization, it spoke with each prisoner before their release, informed their families, and offered assistance …

    Source: APA - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Oct 16, 2026

    Malnutrition cases in North-East rise 18% in one year — ICRC

    Admissions for malnutrition at health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross in North-East Nigeria rose by 18 per cent in one year, with young children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers the worst affected. The ICRC …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Occupied Oleshky Turned Into ‘Death Trap’, Sybiha Says

    Russian forces have turned the occupied city of Oleshky in the southern Kherson region into a “death trap,” leaving approximately 1,700 remaining residents trapped under acute starvation, pervasive mining, and relentless drone surveillance, Ukrainia …

    Source: Kyiv Post - Neutral
  • Published on Oct 18, 2026

    Houthis say 3 children killed by Saudi strikes

    Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say airstrikes from Saudi Arabia killed three children in Yemen's southwestern province of Dhamar. The Houthi-run health ministry said …

    Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Indeterminate
  • Published on Oct 15, 2026

    ICRC reports 18% rise in malnutrition cases in Northeast Nigeria

    The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says admissions for malnutrition have risen by 18 per cent at its supported health facilities in northeast Nigeria, increasing from 17,000 cases in 2025 to nearly 20,000 in 2026. The ICRC said this in a …

    Source: News Agency of Nigeria - NAN - Pro-Government
  • Published on Oct 15, 2026

    Malnutrition admissions rise at ICRC-backed facilities in North-east Nigeria

    Malnutrition admissions at 10 health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in north-eastern Nigeria rose 18 per cent in the first nine months of 2026. The facilities recorded nearly 20,000 admissions between January …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral

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  • Published on October 18, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

    Houthis Free 159 Detainees in Red Cross-Backed Release

    (MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi movement freed 159 people it had recently detained, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced on Saturday. The ICRC said the release was a unilateral move by authorities in Sanaa, carried out with its support. …

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  • Published on October 18, 2026 - 16:32 GMT

    Yemen’s Houthis Free Recently Detained Individuals in Sanaa

    (MENAFN) Yemen’s Houthi movement has released 159 people it had recently detained in Sanaa, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Saturday. The humanitarian organization confirmed that the unilateral release was carried out by …

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  • Published on October 17, 2026 - 12:31 GMT

    Yemen: ICRC supports release of 159 detainees in Sana’a

    Ahead of the release, ICRC delegates conducted pre-departure interviews with each detainee, informed their families of the imminent release and offered assistance to support their dignified return home. ICRC medical staff also assessed the detainees’ …

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  • Published on October 16, 2026 - 12:03 GMT

    Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police

    Good afternoon senior leaders, ladies and gentlemen. I wish to thank the People’ Armed Police for the invitation to take part in this important forum. The International Committee of the Red Cross is mandated to help your States prepare during peacetime to …

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