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Haitian Children Are Enduring Some Of The Worst Conditions In The World As Gangs Continue Recruiting Minors

Over 1.5 million children are out of school as gangs continue to recruit minors and hunger worsens in the country

Latin Times · Dec 3, 2024

In Malaysia, expressing support for Hamas has long been a means to secure political power – but that’s starting to change

Since Hamas launched its unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, international links to the militant group have been placed under scrutiny. Some nations have tried to lessen or hide their previous relationships, or have acted to leverage their links to assist with diplomacy. Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, on the…

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024

UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive

Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2024

First Thing: Ceasefire on edge after deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Both sides have traded fire and accused the other of breaching the truce. Plus, Tori Amos talks about trauma, Trump and Neil Gaiman

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

'Food availability at all-time low' in Gaza as Donald Trump warns Hamas

"FOOD availability is at an all-time low across the entire Gaza Strip”, a new UN report has said as Israel’s aid blockade continues.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024

Afternoon Update: Woolworths loses $50m amid strikes; the best state for business; and why young Australians’ dreams are at risk

Some supermarkets have empty shelves reminiscent of Covid lockdowns amid a strike by distribution centre workers

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

They fled war in Sudan. But they haven't been able to flee the hunger

The war in Sudan has created vast hunger, including famine

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

‘It’s about justice’: fighter from guerrilla war sues Spanish government for €1m

Joan Busquets, 96, suffered torture, forced labour and 20 years in prison under the Franco regime and seeks reparations

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Australia accused of undermining landmark climate change case brought by Pacific nations in international court

Vanuatu leads the charge of several nations arguing developed nations have a legal responsibility beyond UN commitments

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

UN Chief 'Alarmed' By Syria Violence, Calls For End To Fighting

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "alarmed" by the escalation of violence in Syria and called for an immediate end to fighting that his organization says has displaced nearly 50,000 people.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024