Refugee Crisis

One month of Russia-Ukraine war: Lives upended, destruction everywhere and faded hopes

On 24 February, Vladimir Putin announced a 'special military operation' in Ukraine. Since then, missiles have struck targets, tanks and soldiers have streamed across the border. The United Nations says more than 10 million people have been displaced by the conflict while casualty figures are unknown

Russia-Ukraine crisis: More than 3.3 million flee Ukraine, 6.5 million internally displaced, says United Nations

UNHCR initially estimated that up to four million people could leave Ukraine, but last week said that figure might well be revised upwards

One million people flee Ukraine amid Russian invasion: A look at other refugee crises around the world

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are 26 million refugees worldwide who have had to leave their home country due to conflict, natural disasters, poverty and other reasons

What is UK doing to help Ukrainian refugees? New visa rules explained

After facing criticism for not doing enough for Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, the UK government introduced visa concessions. Refugees can come to the UK if they have relatives who are British nationals. But what about those without immediate family in the country?

Wheels of change: In Germany, local initiatives help refugee women feel at home, one bicycle ride at a time

Bicycles in Germany are changing lives of refugee women, as local initiatives like #BIKEYGEES and Bike Bridge are teaching women how to cycle and adapt to their new surroundings better.

N Biren Singh concerned about presence of Rohingya in Manipur, urges locals to identify those responsible for their entry

Expressing concern over the presence of Rohingyas in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said efforts should be made to identify the people who are facilitating their entry and providing them shelter in the state.

Dalai Lama's comment on refugee crisis illuminates what's at the heart of anti-migrant sentiment

Without clarity on the idea of what it is about a culture and a people that requires a homeland, thorny questions surrounding migration and identity will continue to trouble the world.

Bharat: Salman Khan resorts to pop patriotism, familiar tropes to dilute a soulless drama

Bharat is supposed to be the journey of a man and a nation together, but the man in question, Salman Khan, often becomes bigger than the whole nation.

After Italy and Malta refuse entry to migrants rescued off Libya, Spain opens territorial waters for their ship carrying hundreds

Spain on Saturday authorised a ship carrying hundreds of migrants rescued off Libya to sail to its waters after Italy and Malta refused to receive them.

'Europe belongs to Europeans', asserts Dalai Lama; spiritual leader says refugees should help rebuild native countries

"Receive them, help them, educate them... but ultimately they should develop their own country," Dalai Lama said.