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Seven days since Israeli and US bombing in Iran prompted ongoing counter-strikes across the Middle East, humanitarians confirmed massive upheaval in Lebanon, with hundreds of shelters now full, as whole…
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Officials say global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain underimmunized after years of COVID-19 disruptions linked to the pandemic. “Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses,“,…
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A convoy of more than forty civilian boats that set sail for Gaza under the banner of the Global Sumud Flotilla has reignited international debate about Israel’s maritime blockade and…
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At least eight people are feared dead and 22 others are missing after smugglers stopped a boat carrying around 150 passengers likely bound for Yemen on 5 June.“These young people…
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“The health system is ruined. Malnutrition is rising. The risk of famine persists,” said Dr Hanan Balkhy, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. “We…
Europe
This week marks the solemn commemoration of the tragic events of 1974, a pivotal moment in Cyprus's history that continues to reverberate half a century later. The European External Action…
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The European Union has expressed its support for the recent appointment of María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, the former Foreign Minister of Colombia, as the new Personal Envoy of the UN…
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“This is an important step in the right direction, but much more needs to be done,” Mr. Guterres said via a statement from his spokesperson Farhan Haq. The top UN…
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UPDATED: The bombardment of Gaza has taken a devastating toll on its children said the UN Children's Fund UNICEF on Tuesday, with a reported 2,360 fatalities and a reported 5,364…
Archeology
Written records can tell us a lot about ancient civilizations. Recent research on the venomous snakes described in an ancient Egyptian papyrus suggests more than you might think. A much…
