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EU allocates €1.8 billion for humanitarian aid in 2025

Jan 17, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], January 17: The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian budget of €1.87 billion for 2025.
The European Commission clarified in a statement that the aid will be directed towards the world's most urgent crises, particularly in the Middle East, such as Gaza and Syria, as well as in Ukraine, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading Health Insurance companies, settled over 85,900 cancer-related claims*2 worth over ₹780 crores during H1 FY27. Nearly 30% of this has been for people aged between 51 and 60 years. Women accounted for approximately 60% of these cancer claims, with settlements for women increasing 17% Year-on-Year. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support accessed by insured women and their families during cancer treatment.

Nov 06, 2026