NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' against Russia
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Quick Glance: Nato Chief Stoltenberg in Eurofighter Looping over MV
- Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg takes a flight in a Eurofighter in Laage, accompanied by the Commodore of the Tactical Air Force Wing 73.
- The Eurofighters serve as air defense and traffic police, quickly responding to alerts and operating over the Baltic Sea.
- Stoltenberg participates in a one-hour flight involving aerial refueling, interception maneuvers, and a rendezvous with Swedish Gripen fighter jets.
- Stoltenberg is impressed by the experience, praises the pilots, and emphasizes the importance of the Laage air base for NATO.
Columbia University president Minouche Shafik in hot water for handling of pro-Palestinian protests
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📣🇵🇸 Pro-#Palestinian protests spread to more college campuses in the #US 🇺🇸 on Thursday as authorities appeared to be running out of patience and police began to ... Show more
The adventures of the Belem, the historic French sailing ship bringing the Olympic flame to France
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🔴 Live: Israel launches deadly strikes on Rafah: Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
US secretly sent Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles: Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United ...
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
🇺🇸 🎓 🇵🇸 👮 #Police clashed with pro-#Palestinian protesters at the #UniversityofTexas in #Austin and made several arrests Wednesday as new #student #encampments sprout across #US colleges ... Show more
✊🪧 Staging sit-ins and mounting #demonstrations , university students in the US are calling for a ceasefire in the #IsraelHamasWar .
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Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected corruption: A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be ...
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Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?: The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s ...
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Venice launches pilot day-tripper entry fee to tackle mass tourism: Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot ...
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Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage: Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of ...
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Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Russia arrests Forbes reporter over social media posts on Bucha massacre: Russia has arrested a journalist from the Russian edition of Forbes magazine for social ...
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🔴 French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday outlines his vision for a stronger Europe, pushing European Union member states to be less dependent on the US ... Show more
🇮🇷 🗣️ 🚨 #Iranian rapper #ToomajSalehi was sentenced to death on Wednesday by a revolutionary #court on charges of corrupting the #moral order ... Show more
🇫🇷 The blades of #Paris 's iconic #MoulinRouge windmill collapsed early Thursday, months before the city hosts the #Olympics .
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal: Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children ...
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King Charles III to resume public duties next week following cancer treatment: King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for ...
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Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
🚫📱 US President Joe Biden signed a law this week giving #TikTok 's Chinese owner #ByteDance 9 to 12 months to sell the app or face a ban ... Show more
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
🧑⚖️🇺🇸 #NewYork 's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey #Weinstein 's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges ... Show more
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Strike on Iraq gas complex kills at least four Yemeni workers: Four Yemeni workers were killed in a drone attack on an Emirati-owned gas complex in Iraq's ...
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#REPORTERS - ⛪♀️ In October 2023, for the first time in the history of the Catholic #Church , women were allowed to participate in and vote at the Synod of Bishops ... Show more
Catholic women: The fight for priesthood - Reporters
Catholic women: The fight for priesthood - Reporters
🇫🇷✍️ In 1924, #French poet André Breton wrote the Surrealist Manifesto, providing a blueprint for the avant-garde movements of the 20th century ... Show more
The Surrealist Manifesto: Marking a century of avant-garde art - France in focus
The Surrealist Manifesto: Marking a century of avant-garde art - France in focus
🇭🇹 #ArielHenry resigned Thursday as prime minister of #Haiti , leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country ... Show more
Scores dead in Tanzania and Kenya as heavy rains pound East Africa: At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
Street crime crackdown packs Paris-area prison ahead of Olympics: A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors before ...
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All eyes on opposition-held southern states as India votes in second election phase
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🇧🇫🪖 It's one of the worst killings in #BurkinaFaso since the violence began: the NGO Human Rights Watch has documented the execution of 223 civilians ... Show more
🏥🫵 While Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, the #French medical profession is now dealing with a series of ... Show more
#MeToo and the French medical profession - The 51%
#MeToo and the French medical profession - The 51%
🚯🇪🇸 For two years, French and Spanish police have known that our #waste is being internationally #trafficked .
In northern Spain, in Aragon ... Show more
Arizona lower House passes bill to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban: Legislators in Arizona voted Wednesday to repeal an 1864 law that would have almost ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Today marks #WorldMalariaDay 🌍
🦟 The life-threatening disease, spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes, it is preventable and curable. However ... Show more
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.
🇦🇹 🖼️ The "Portrait of Fraülein Lieser", a #painting by renowned artist #GustavKlimt considered lost for decades, was sold to an unnamed buyer for a ... Show more
🇺🇸 📱 #US President Joe #Biden Wednesday signed into law a bill that issues an ultimatum to #TikTok 's parent company #ByteDance to sell the app within nine months or ... Show more
Mauritania president announces second term bid for June election: Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in ...
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Can Paris still deliver on its Olympic promises with only three months to go?: The Eiffel Tower was supposed to greet the world’s athletes in a fresh coat of ...
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Tête à tête - 'One of the biggest problems in South Africa is corruption', CAF president Motsepe says
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N. Macedonia's right-wing candidate wins first round presidential election: North Macedonia's right-wing candidate Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova claimed a ...
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Biden signs Ukraine military aid bill into law, $1 billion arms shipment imminent
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
Macron to outline vision for independent, 'stronger Europe' in keynote speech: French President Emmanuel Macron will outline Thursday his vision for a stronger ...
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
🇬🇧 Prime Minister #RishiSunak has announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030. Sunak announced the "biggest strengthening of national ... Show more
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
🔴 UN rights chief Volker Turk said on Tuesday that he was "horrified" by the destruction of the Nasser and Al Shifa medical facilities in Gaza and ... Show more
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.
Blinken eyes US-China ties on visit, but trade, Taiwan, Tiktok mark challenges: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai on Wednesday with U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
Ukraine suspends overseas consular services for military-age men
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
🇮🇱🇵🇸The #IsraelHamasWar entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of Gaza amid calls for hostages to be freed
Iran sentences popular rapper to death for supporting Mahsa Amini protests: An Iranian court has sentenced to death a popular rapper jailed for more than a year ...
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Russian court rejects jailed US journalist Gershkovich's detention appeal: A Moscow court on Tuesday denied US journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the ...
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Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
- Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.
- Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.
- Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
- Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 's latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
🇺🇸 Prosecutors accused #DonaldTrump of engaging in "criminal conspiracy and a cover-up" as opening arguments began Monday in the first ever criminal trial ... 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 ...
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🚄 For more than 60 years, the #DoguExpress train has connected Turkey's capital #Ankara to Kars.
🇹🇷 Once a well-kept secret, Instagram influencers have recently ... Show more
🔴 Live: US Senate approves bill that includes $26 billion for Israel and Gaza: The US Senate has passed a bill that includes $26 billion in wartime aid to Israel ...
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More than 130 arrested at NYU campus Gaza protests: More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at the New York University ...
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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US universities, targeting financial ties with Israel
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🇺🇸 🇮🇱 As the #US ponders #sanctions on certain units of the #Israeli armed forces, PM Binyamin #Netanyahu sent out a warning on Sunday condemning the move and saying that ... Show more
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
✊🇺🇲 Protests began last week at #ColumbiaUniversity in #NewYork with a large group of demonstrators establishing a so-called "#GazaSolidarityEncampment " on school grounds
🔴 🇮🇱 #Israeli protesters Monday gathered outside PM Binyamin #Netanyahu 's residence to mark the first night of #Passover .
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Turkey says Iraq sees need to eliminate Kurdish PKK militia: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks published on Tuesday he believed Iraq saw the need ...
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'An Israeli-style Wagner Group': The Israeli ultra-Orthodox military unit in Washington’s crosshairs
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🔴 Live: Hezbollah launches deepest drone strike into Israel since start of war: Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone ...
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🔴 🇮🇱 🇵🇸 #Hamas said dozens of corpses were discovered in a mass grave in the courtyard of the #Nasser hospital in #Gaza 's #KhanYounis ... Show more
🔴 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 The #TV tower in the #Ukrainian city of #Kharkiv was hit by #Russian missiles and broken in half Monday, dirsupting #broadcasting signal to #Ukraine 's second-largest city ... Show more
🔴 🇵🇸 🇺🇳 🇮🇱 A report investigating #Israel 's accusations of the involvement of some #UNRWA employees' involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks was released on Monday ... Show more
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.
🔴 Live: Israeli military rejects allegations of mass graves in Gaza hospital: Israel's military rejected on Tuesday Palestinian allegations of mass burials and ...
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🇨🇳📱 #China ’s #smartphone sales grew 1.5% YoY in Q1 2024, marking the second consecutive quarter of positive YoY growth.
📈 #Huawei saw its sales surge with nearly 70% ... Show more
Rockets fired from northern Iraq target US-led coalition base in Syria: Rockets were fired late Sunday from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a ...
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Spanish PM Sanchez considering resignation after wife's graft probe: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday he was "reflecting" on the possibility ...
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
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