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Report on UNRWA concludes Israel has not provided evidence of employees' militancy

Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims

An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.

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Climate change is bringing malaria to new areas. In Africa, it never left: When cases of locally transmitted malaria were found in the United States last year ...

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Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions

Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.

Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.

Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.

Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.

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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations

World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.

Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.

As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.

While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.

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Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts

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Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, UN agency official says

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England child alcohol use tops global chart, finds WHO report: The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.

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UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers

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Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage

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Musk’s war with Australia: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media

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Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges

Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.

Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.

Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.

Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.

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Kenya’s ‘killer’ cave, believed to be source of Ebola, could bring about the next pandemic

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Look: This satellite-powered smart phone could save lives in refugee camps - News | Khaleej Times

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👉 Swiss authorities and WHO are working on compulsory vaccination - despite the Corona debacle. This needs to be put to a stop 👉 To the article: ... Show more weltwoche.ch/daily/schweizer-behoerden-und-who-werkeln-an-einer-impfpflicht-trotz-dem-corona-debakel-dem-gilt-es-einen-riegel-zu-schieben/ weltwoche.de/

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Anthony Albanese criticises X’s ‘extraordinary’ fight against removal of church stabbing posts

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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...

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Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals

The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.

It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.

Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.

The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.

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Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas

A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.

The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.

Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.

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