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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” ...
apnews.com/article/un-israel-palestinians-hospital-graves-investigation-dbaf873d023a7ba66dda05fb49074434
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.
Report on UNRWA concludes Israel has not provided evidence of employees' militancy
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246613547/unrwa-israel-hamas-gaza-war
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.
Yen hits fresh 34-year lows against dollar ahead of BOJ meeting: The yen hit fresh 34-year low versus the dollar and a 16-year low against the euro on Thursday ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/markets-wary-intervention-yen-struggles-155-level-2024-04-25/
UN officials call for probe into reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals: Human rights chief says he is horrified by destruction at Nasser and al-Shifa medical ...
ft.com/content/ee1b7aa2-c9c7-419b-8190-83f524f461a1
Russia vetoes UN resolution on preventing nuclear arms race in space: Russia dismissed the measure as politicized and said it didn’t go far enough in banning all ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/russia-vetoes-un-resolution-on-preventing-nuclear-arms-race-in-space
Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/massengraeber-gazastreifen-israel-100.html
Israel fumes as UN secretary-general leaves Hamas off sexual violence blacklist: Foreign Ministry denounces UN chief as 'standing shoulder to shoulder with ...
timesofisrael.com/israel-fumes-as-un-secretay-general-leaves-hamas-off-sexual-violence-blacklist/
Asian shares jump on tech boost; fragile yen on intervention watch: Asian stocks rose sharply on Wednesday led by tech stocks as investors' focus shifts to ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-24/
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.
Could Australia ban X (formerly Twitter) or is it untouchable? The worst-case scenario for Elon Musk
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/elon-musk-x-versus-australia-on-sydney-church-stabbing-video/103761694
Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts
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UN Scales Back South Sudan Aid as Government Blocks Fuel Imports: The United Nations suspended some of its humanitarian relief in South Sudan after the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/un-scales-back-south-sudan-aid-as-government-blocks-fuel-imports
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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
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 ...
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/climate-change-bringing-malaria-new-areas-africa-left-109606978
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.
Singapore Inflation Cools in March as MAS Retains 2024 Forecast: Singapore’s core inflation eased in March on lower food prices and cost of services ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/singapore-inflations-cools-in-march-as-mas-retains-2024-forecast
Paid articlePaid Russia vetoes a UN resolution calling for prevention of a dangerous nuclear arms race in space
apnews.com/article/nuclear-arms-space-un-us-japan-russia-175d45ddb658729eff060bd8a83b8a55
Portugal has to “pay costs” for its colonial past - President | Africanews: Portugal’s president said late on Tuesday (Apr. 23) that his country was responsible ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/portugal-has-to-pay-costs-for-its-colonial-past-president/
Israel Yet to Offer Proof UN Staff in Gaza Have Ties to Hamas: (Bloomberg) -- Israel has yet to provide evidence that workers for the United Nations relief ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-israel-yet-to-offer-proof-un-staff-in-gaza-have-ties-to-hamas/
It's #WorldImmunizationWeek #Immunization is one of humanity's greatest achievements helping to eradicate smallpox and save at least 3 million lives a year.
And you’re part of it ... Show more
Maduro announces return of UN rights office to Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro announced Tuesday that a United Nations human rights office would begin ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240424-maduro-announces-return-of-un-rights-office-to-venezuela
‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda: Greeted by tribal chants and pounding drums, Albanese arrived in Kokoda Village for an extravagant ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/you-re-the-chief-now-lavish-welcome-for-albanese-in-kokoda-20240423-p5flz7.html
The hosts of one of Australia’s most popular podcasts have called out men, challenging them to ask one simple question of themselves. Full story: www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/needs-to-be-talked-about-important-video-all-men-need-to-see/news-story/335f7c3ea96ed15c003995f6afe4820f
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths: There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515003/covid-19-update-2383-new-cases-21-further-deaths
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as 'extraordinary' a decision by social media platform X to challenge in court a cyber regulator's order ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-pm-calls-xs-fight-against-removal-church-stabbing-posts-extraordinary-2024-04-22/
Why it's time for 'middle powers' to step up on geopolitics: With major powers and the United Nations unable to prevent or end many wars, maybe this is the ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/middle-powers-geopolitics/
Twenty one dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast, UN agency official says
reuters.com/world/africa/un-migration-agency-16-dead-28-missing-after-boat-capsizes-off-djibouti-coast-2024-04-23/
Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at Sandhurst: He was awarded the International Sword for being the best international cadet ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-toy-soldier-nicholas-tang-claims-prestigious-award-at-sandhurst
LIVE: WHO briefing on global health issues, update on Gaza
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and experts hold news conference on global health ... Show more #Gaza #WHO #globalhealth #Gaza #GazaWar #Live #News www.reuters.com/
Australian PM Albanese’s Poll Struggles Persist Even After Industry Push: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is struggling to build support for his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/australian-pm-s-poll-struggles-persist-even-after-industry-push
Paid articlePaid The 'Future Made in Australia' plan for solar panels relies on a crucial ingredient: Help from China
abc.net.au/news/science/2024-04-24/australia-need-chinas-help-for-solar-sunshot-manufacturing-plan/100954734
UN officials urge UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda: GENEVA: Two United Nations top officials on Tuesday called on the UK to reconsider ...
arabnews.com/node/2497651/world
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an attempt to cross the Channel.
The French coast guard confirmed there ... Show more
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
apnews.com/article/ilo-labor-un-heat-health-report-bf6b0f8d25b82c23c7fed339aaac63fb
Taliban government joins climate change talks for first time : The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/taliban-government-join-climate-change-talks-for-first-time-
Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage
bbc.com/news/world-australia-68878967
Musk’s war with Australia: Coalition pushes compulsory age limits for social media
smh.com.au/politics/federal/musk-s-war-with-australia-coalition-pushes-compulsory-age-limits-for-social-media-20240423-p5flzy.html
U.S. Refuses to Back U.N. Calls for Probe into Mass Graves at Gaza Hospitals: The Senate approved sending more money to Israel on the same day that the United ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/us_refuses_to_back_un_calls_for_probe_into_mass_graves_at_gaza_hospitals
Nearly 2 in 5 Americans breathe unhealthy air. Why it’s getting worse.: Climate change — linked to wildfires, drought and dust — is not only worsening air ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/24/worsening-air-pollution-climate-change/
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.
In numbers: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza: More than 34,000 Palestinians killed and vast swathes of the enclave are in ruins as Israel continues its assault.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/by-the-numbers-200-days-of-israels-war-on-gaza
Putting his life on pause, Peter Lerner works to explain Israel-Hamas War to the world
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798079
Supreme Court weighs whether cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping outside
npr.org/2024/04/22/1245575331/supreme-court-weighs-whether-cities-can-punish-unhoused-people-for-sleeping-outs
Asia hit hardest by climate and weather disasters last year, says UN: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023 ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240423-asia-hit-hardest-by-climate-and-weather-disasters-last-year-says-un
Dollar suffers PMI hangover, Aussie jumps on inflation surprise: The dollar nursed its wounds on Wednesday following big tumbles against the euro and sterling ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-shaky-after-euro-rebound-yen-mired-34-year-low-2024-04-24/
Former Singapore diplomat appointed English Premier League club Burnley’s chief of staff
straitstimes.com/sport/former-singapore-diplomat-appointed-english-premier-league-club-burnley-s-chief-of-staff
US-Russia faceoff at UNSC over nukes in space : The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space at the United Nations Security ...
wionews.com/videos/us-russia-faceoff-at-unsc-over-nukes-in-space-714468
Sliding to a crisis: These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe: The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/sliding-to-a-crisis-these-numbers-show-labor-cannot-win-on-the-vibe-20240422-p5flkc.html
#BREAKING : Seven people have been arrested after the Joint Counter-Terrorism Team conducted 13 raids across Sydney this morning ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/joint-counter-terrorism-team-conduct-raids-across-sydney/28801e7a-f96c-4ca4-8a57-3639502c61aa
UN health agency head calls for safe passage of humanitarian aid in Gaza: United Nations agencies and aid groups say the ongoing hostilities, Israeli military ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-health-agency-head-calls-for-safe-passage-of-humanitarian-aid-in-gazaions
Australian police issue arrest warrant for actor Orpheus Pledger: Australian police have issued an arrest warrant for actor Orpheus Pledger after he allegedly ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/australian-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-actor-orpheus-pledger-
Turkic Week begins in Geneva: Exhibition presents diverse array of cultural artifacts, photos, handicrafts and paintings
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkic-week-begins-in-geneva-3681904
PA’s Abbas threatens to reconsider ties with US after veto of UN membership bid: Palestinian leader rails at Washington which he says 'continues to support the ...
timesofisrael.com/pas-abbas-threatens-to-reconsider-ties-with-us-after-veto-of-un-membership-bid/
Tánaiste visits refugee camp during Middle East visit: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has visited a UNRWA Palestinian refugee camp south of the Jordanian capital Amman ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0424/1445317-tanaiste-visit/
A UN commissioned review led by the former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna has said that Israeli authorities have not provided "any supporting ... Show more
UK: Child alcohol use tops global chart: WHO report : Study by World Health Organization shows more than half of children in Britain had drunk alcohol by age 13 ...
wionews.com/videos/uk-child-alcohol-use-tops-global-chart-who-report-714841
Giving “lessons in geopolitics”: AfD and Le Pen argue over status of island: The chairman of the Rassemblement National, Le Pen, is arguing with representatives ...
n-tv.de/politik/AfD-und-Le-Pen-streiten-ueber-Status-von-Insel-article24889858.html
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections: Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/health/fda-urinary-tract-infection-antibiotic.html
Schools have been ordered to use this teaching method. Will staff comply?: After decades of the reading wars, another ideological culture battle is set to ignite ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/schools-have-been-ordered-to-use-this-teaching-method-will-staff-comply-20240412-p5fjbi.html
Anthony Albanese and PNG PM James Marape walk Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day: As Anthony Albanese and James Marape continue an unprecedented joint trek up and ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/albanese-marape-walk-kokoda-track-anzac-day/103761502
Northern communities rattled after Chinese boat arrivals walked into Australia's unfenced Truscott air base
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/chinese-boat-arrivals-air-base-western-australia/103742276
Her investigations were not welcome in Modi’s India, so neither was she: Avani Dias, the ABC’s lead India correspondent, has returned to Australia after a ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/her-investigations-were-not-welcome-in-narendra-modi-s-india-so-neither-was-she-20240423-p5flu5.html
Washington has lost touch with reality. If it doesn't adapt, the world will pay: The US intelligence community recently released its annual threat assessment ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/us-must-adapt-lost-touch-reality-world-pay
Labor vote falls to new low as Australians buckle under cost-of-living pressure: Australians have cut their support for the federal government as they feel the ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-vote-falls-to-new-low-as-australians-buckle-under-cost-of-living-pressure-20240419-p5fl7d.html
UN in Libya urges probe into death of detained activist: The United Nations Libya mission (UNSMIL) urged authorities in the eastern-ruled part of the country to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/un-libya-urges-probe-into-death-detained-activist-2024-04-21/
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/biden-administration-gaza-pier-distribution-agreement/
UN urges probe into Libyan activist’s death in custody: TRIPOLI: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya called Sunday for an investigation into a political ...
arabnews.com/node/2496736/world
‘Staggering’ number of workers face climate hazards, says UN: UN warns of increasing health hazards for workers due to climate change, urging stronger ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/staggering-number-of-workers-face-climate-hazards-says-un/article68096896.ece
Arab League signs ‘Action Plan’ deal with UN Women | kuwaittimes: Arab League signs ‘Action Plan’ deal with UN Women - Kuwait - CAIRO: The Arab League’s Social ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13374/kuwait/other-news/arab-league-signs-action-plan-deal-with-un-women/
Sociologist Ruha Benjamin, while speaking at the 2024 Spelman College convocation ceremony, expressed her disappointment in black people in positions of power ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
#FastAndFactual LIVE: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un oversaw the country’s first ever “nuclear trigger” drill.
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- Hezbollah has fired a barrage of ... Show more
Anthony Albanese criticises X’s ‘extraordinary’ fight against removal of church stabbing posts
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/22/elon-musk-x-twitter-stephen-jones-content-removal-order-sydney-stabbings
'Difficult to comprehend' Gaza bombing campaign - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said it was "very difficult to comprehend" what he ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0423/1445100-micheal-martin-middle-east/
👉 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/
Primary schools to start lessons against corruption, govt says : The new curriculum creates awareness of all types of corruption and also sensitises young people ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/primary-schools-to-start-lessons-against-corruption-govt-says--4601792
'It’s a privilege to come back': About a thousand people attended an Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Gore Cenotaph. Royal New Zealand Navy ...
odt.co.nz/regions/it%E28099s-privilege-come-back
Biden replaces coordinator for Gaza aid with head of US Institute of Peace: The Biden administration is appointing the head of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) ...
thehill.com/policy/4620628-biden-replaces-coordinator-for-gaza-aid-with-head-of-us-institute-of-peace/
Six people charged with offences connected to the rainbow crossing in Gladstone Rd, Gisborne in the city centre pleaded not guilty in Gisborne District Court ... Show more
Navigating the AI Hype Cycle | by Aswath Damodaran - Project Syndicate: Aswath Damodaran explains how investors and business leaders should be thinking about the ...
project-syndicate.org/magazine/ai-hype-historical-lessons-for-investors-corporate-leaders-general-public-by-aswath-damodaran-2024-03
282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza: UN report
financialexpress.com/world-news/282-million-people-faced-acute-hunger-in-2023-with-the-worst-famine-in-gaza-un-report/3468067/
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