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Israel Has Long Wanted To Dismantle The UN’s Palestinian Refugee Agency. The Consequences Could Be Disastrous For All
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has banned UNRWA from Israel and prohibited any contact between it and Israeli officials, effectively ending the agency's operation as we know it, despite the potential for humanitarian catastrophe and the impact on millions of Palestinians.
U.S. Suggests Military Aid To Israel Is At Risk In Letter Demanding More Aid For Gaza
The Biden administration has sent a letter to the Israeli government demanding it improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within the next 30 days or risk violating US laws governing foreign military assistance, suggesting US military aid could be in jeopardy.
Chidimma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria Despite Xenophobic Backlash In South Africa
Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced hostility in South Africa, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria and will represent Nigeria in the Miss Universe competition in Mexico in November.
Israel Strikes Gaza Camp, Killing At Least 90 Palestinians
Israeli strike on a displacement camp in southern Gaza killed at least 90 Palestinians, with footage showing bodies in the street and destroyed tents, while Israeli officials claimed the strike targeted Hamas' military chief, Mohammed Deif.
Haiti’s Prime Minister Resigns As Council Sworn In To Lead Political Transition In Violence-Ravaged Nation
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation on Thursday, handing power over to a transitional council that will seek to gain control of the violence-ravaged nation.
The U.S. Allowed A Gaza Ceasefire Resolution To Pass At The UN. What Does That Mean For The War?
Following several failed attempts over five months of Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, the United Nations Security Council on Monday finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. Israel has reacted angrily to the resolution, saying it has no intention of abiding by it. On Tuesday, Israeli attacks on Gaza continued.
Passenger On Boeing Flight That Suddenly Dropped Says Pilot Told Him He Lost Control After Instrument Failure
The pilot of a terrifying flight from Australia to New Zealand told those on board he temporarily lost control of his Boeing 787 after one of its instruments failed, a passenger said Monday, as authorities investigate what caused a sudden drop that threw travelers around the cabin, injuring dozens.
Haiti’s Leader To Resign As Gangs Run Rampant Through Country Engulfed In Crisis
The embattled prime minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, has said he will resign after weeks of mounting chaos in the Caribbean nation, where gangs have been attacking government structures and social order is on the brink of collapse.
Activists Link U.S. Nonprofit To Anti-LGBTQ Laws In Africa
It’s unclear how many Ugandans have fled to Kenya, but rights groups in both countries say the numbers have risen substantially since Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, which includes the death penalty, in May.
Kamala Harris Announces New $3 Billion U.S. Pledge To Global Climate Action At Dubai Summit
Vice President Kamala Harris announced new funding for climate action on Saturday at the COP28 summit in Dubai, where she touted American leadership on the climate crisis, including its recent investments in clean energy and efforts to make vulnerable communities more resilient to worsening climate disasters.