NGOs

India plans to tighten rules regarding foreign-funded Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Charities and religious groups have expressed fear that a new bill could lead to the government confiscating their assets.

Oman is facing an environmental catastrophe as a Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil near a nature reserve. The ship was rocked by explosions, though the cause is unclear, and Russia's ghost fleet of old ships is linked to sanctions evasion.

BudgIT CEO emphasized that compliance with regulations and legal obligations is essential for sustainable NGO impact. He urged organizations to maintain up-to-date registrations, annual returns, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.

Nigerian lawmakers passed a bill to require NGOs to disclose foreign donors during the second reading, citing concerns over unscrutinized foreign aid posing national security risks and undermining public accountability.

Nigerian lawmakers passed a bill requiring NGOs to disclose foreign donors during the second reading. Lawmakers argued that billions of naira in unscrutinized foreign aid to NGOs pose national security risks and undermine public accountability.

The second Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference at Ashoka University brought together researchers from universities, government agencies, NGOs, and field stations to explore the future direction of the discipline. Discussions focused on evolutionary history, long-term monitoring, public policy, technology, and public health as key areas for ecological research.

The UK government plans to require asylum seekers to pay £10,000 ($13,360) in subsistence fees. Refugees and NGOs have criticized the proposal, calling it excessive.

The IDF reported killing an armed Hezbollah operative following a manhunt in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's president dismissed criticism from Amnesty and other NGOs regarding a deal with Israel, stating the country aims to 'turn the page on wars' and urging U.S. support.

William Bourdon highlights the importance of whistleblowers, NGOs, and Flamingo Revolution protesters in Albania to combat political greed and corruption. The article emphasizes the need for courageous individuals to address these issues.

The Union Home Ministry introduced stricter limits on NGOs receiving foreign donations via the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026. These amendments derive their legality from the Centre’s Supreme Court argument that the right to associate does not include unrestricted foreign funding or use of funds outside 'permissible activities'.

India, home to 60% of the world's wild Asian elephants, faces lethal human-elephant conflicts due to habitat encroachment, with over 3,000 human deaths in five years and 1,000 elephant deaths since 2014. AI-based warning systems are being developed to reduce response times from hours to seconds, aiming to prevent these clashes.

NGOs registered under FCRA, 2010 must declare their social media accounts and adhere to specified activities, with political content prohibited. They are also required to disclose the geographical scope of their programs.

The UN and NGOs warn of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensify their campaign against the regular army in the region.

South Africans for Constitutional Reform is a campaign advocating to prioritize citizens over foreigners, with a notable but overlooked goal of requiring state oversight of NGOs. The initiative highlights constitutional reform demands amid public discourse.

Child rights activists and NGOs are expressing concerns over new appointments to the KSCPCR. The appointments have raised questions about the qualifications and suitability of the selected individuals for the committee.

Jaslinda Saludin, a Malaysian hiker missing for two weeks after descending Gunung Batu Putih mountain, has been found and is receiving treatment. Her husband expressed gratitude to the police, Fire and Rescue Department, NGOs, Orang Asli, and others involved in the search.

Funding for NGOs in Afghanistan has decreased while the need for their services has increased. Despite this, inefficiency continues to plague NGO operations.

Spencer Pratt, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, criticized Mayor Karen Bass for her remarks on internal resistance to homelessness reform, accusing her and NGOs of profiting from the crisis. Bass attributed delays in addressing homelessness to bureaucratic barriers and past government inaction, while Pratt pledged stricter oversight if elected.

NGOs are urging the establishment of a humanitarian corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as rising oil prices and a blockade caused by the US and Israel's war on Iran disrupt the delivery of food, fuel, and medicine to millions in need.

Charity memecoins aim to leverage meme token speculation to fund real-world causes like medical research, but face challenges around trust, transparency, and ethical concerns. Critics question whether these projects can ensure on-chain donation accountability or if they will become exploitative marketing tactics.

Millions of people in Sudan's war-affected regions are surviving on one meal a day, with NGOs reporting widespread hunger. Residents in North Darfur and South Kordofan states are resorting to eating leaves and animal feed due to severe food shortages.