#humanitarians

The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and crop failures. This is the immediate priority of the $33 billion Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, launched on Monday, which aims to reach 135 million people overall in 50 countries. “This appeal sets out where we need…

Prince William attends the launch of the Global Humanitarian Memorial on 1 October 2025 in London, England.

The memorial, which was created by Michael Landy and the Humanitarian Memorial Committee, celebrates humanitarians across the world and pays tribute to all those who have lost their lives whilst delivering humanitarian aid.

In a deeply emotional conversation on Club Shay Shay, comedian Ms. Pat shared with Shannon Sharpe her personal journey through pain, forgiveness, and an unexpected act of kindness from fellow comedian Katt Williams. Known for her raw humor, Ms. Pat got candid about her troubled relationship with her father, the challenges she faced growing up, and the powerful help she received from Katt Williams when she needed it most.

Ms. Pat recounted meeting her biological father when she was about 12 or 13 years old—a reunion that came with unexpected drama. Their first meeting was marked by tension, with her father slapping her as an introduction. Ms. Pat, along with her brother, responded by fighting back, creating a turbulent start to their relationship. Despite their rocky history, Ms. Pat later found it in her heart to forgive him. She even became his primary caregiver when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, personally taking him from Atlanta to Indiana to ensure he got the care he needed.

After her father’s passing, Ms. Pat received a call offering her a chance to go on tour with Katt Williams. Though they hadn’t met, Katt extended a remarkable kindness that left a lasting impression. During their first conversation, Katt overheard Ms. Pat trying to coordinate funeral arrangements for her father. Sensing her distress, he left the room briefly and returned with a stack of cash.

“Go bury your dad and come back,” Katt told her, offering a few thousand dollars to cover the funeral expenses. Ms. Pat was overwhelmed, sharing how Katt’s generosity allowed her to give her father a proper farewell. What moved her even more was that Katt didn’t deduct the amount from her pay—he helped with no strings attached, a rare kindness in the entertainment world.

When Shannon Sharpe asked Ms. Pat what people might misunderstand about Katt Williams, she quickly praised him as one of the “most caring” people she’s met in the comedy industry. She emphasized that despite his sometimes controversial reputation, Katt’s actions speak volumes about his genuine compassion. Ms. Pat noted that he didn’t publicize the gesture or expect anything in return, describing his selfless act as a rarity in show business, where favors often come with expectations or publicity.

In the debates of time, where echoes dwell, Palestinian minds weave tales profound and wise, Through ancient scrolls and ponderous quills, They sculpt philosophies that defy demise. From the souks of ancient wisdom’s market stalls, Where ideas dance in the shimmering light, They ponder existence, its essence, its call, In dialectic rhythms, they seek insight. In the bazaar of minds,…

Through shimmering tapestries of thought, Palestine’s sons and daughters wrought, Beyond the bustling souks and azure seas, their intellects soared, like symphonies. In labs adorned with mathematical grace, equations danced, to a cosmic space, Their minds unfurled in celestial hues, the universe a canvas their views. From Gaza’s alleys to Ramallah’s halls, where innovation steadfastly…

The alert from the World Health Organization (WHO) follows the finding that more than four in five children “did not eat for a whole day at least once in the three days” ahead of a food insecurity survey. Far too little aid is reaching people in Gaza to the extent that children are now starving, United Nations humanitarians said on Friday, in a renewed appeal to Israel to respect international law regarding the safe passage of lifesaving relief in the war-shattered enclave. A man carries a parcel of high energy biscuits that just entered through the humanitarian maritime corridor.