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Middle East crisis: Hamas ‘reviewing new Israeli ceasefire proposal’ – as it happened

Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said the Palestinian militant group was evaluating Israel’s proposal

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2024

Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend a World Economic Forum conference and meet with Arab foreign ministers in Riyadh. Blinken will discuss efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages. On Saturday, Hamas said it was…

France 24 · Apr 27, 2024

UN Ends, Suspends Probes Into 5 UNRWA Staffers Accused By Israel

A UN probe into Israeli allegations that 19 members of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees participated in the October 7 Hamas attacks has closed one case due to the absence of any evidence from Israel and suspended four others, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Friday.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

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UN-led panel aims to tackle abuses linked to mining for ‘critical minerals’

Panel of nearly 100 countries to draw up guidelines for industries that mine raw materials used in low-carbon technology

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024

Gaza’s 37m tonnes of bomb-filled debris could take 14 years to clear, says expert

Top UN demining official outlines scale of devastation as Egypt officials fly into Israel in attempt to revive ceasefire talks

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024

UN warns of possible imminent attack on city in Sudan’s North Darfur

Attack on al-Fashir would have ‘devastating consequences’ for civilians in area already on brink of famine, UN says.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024

A baby girl born orphaned and premature after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza has died

The newborn died after five days in an incubator. Her family was killed in an air strike. UNICEF says 13,000 children have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, with thousands more orphaned and wounded.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2024

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Junta-led Burkina Faso Suspends BBC, Voice Of America For Two Weeks

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio networks from broadcasting after they aired a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians in its battle against jihadists.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

First Thing: Survivors may have to retestify after Weinstein rape verdict overturned

New York appeals court has thrown out 2020 conviction, but disgraced movie mogul is staying jailed from separate rape conviction. Plus, scheme launched for reparations to Ukrainian sexual violence survivors

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024

UN peacekeepers close base in preparation to leave DR Congo

The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed conflict.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024

What to know about a possible Israeli military offensive in Rafah

In Gaza's southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and where aid groups have centralized operations, worries have grown over a possible Israeli military operation.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2024

Wave of exceptionally hot weather scorches south and south-east Asia

Warnings of dangerous temperatures across parts of Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh and India as hottest months of the year are made worse by El Niño

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024

Digital public infrastructure has emerged as a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress, says UNGA President

UN General Assembly President highlights India's success with Digital Public Infrastructure, emphasizing its role in social transformation and progress.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Egyptian delegation in Israel to reignite Gaza truce talks

A delegation from Egypt arrived in Israel Friday in a bid to reignite stalled negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza war including the potential release of hostages, Israeli and Egyptian media reported. The signs of fresh truce talks came alongside Israeli preparations for a military push in Gaza's southern…

France 24 · Apr 26, 2024

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International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

The Indian Villagers Who Lost Their Homes To The Sea

The gentle roar of the ocean lulled Indian mother-of-two Banita Behra to sleep each night, until one day the encroaching tide reached her doorstep.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024

US troops begin construction of Gaza aid pier as questions remain over distribution

About 1,000 US troops will support the military construction efforts, but Joe Biden has ordered them not to set foot on the Gaza shore

Fortune · Apr 26, 2024

Superbugs could lower your life expectancy by nearly 2 years, report says. What to know about antimicrobial resistance

Uncontrolled AMR is also projected to cost the world $855 billion annually until 2035, international leaders say.

Global Report: 282M People Face Acute Hunger In 2023

The Global Report on Food Crises for 2023 reveals a rise in acute hunger, emphasizing the urgent need for action to address root causes and prevent famine.

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Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2024

At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania’s prime minister said.

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

What we know about the mass graves found at Gaza hospitals

Palestinian authorities are calling for the UN to investigate what they call "war crimes", after reporting hundreds of bodies found in mass graves around hospitals in Gaza after Israeli raids. Some bodies were reported to have their hands tied or be stripped naked – although Israel calls the claims "baseless",…

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

DR Congo Accuses Apple Of Using 'Blood Minerals' From War-torn East

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said Thursday.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2024

The war on Gaza and America’s paradoxical role

Despite its unique position to influence peace, the U.S. continues to play a paradoxical role in the Israel-Palestine conflict

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Haiti Transitional Council Sworn In After Months Of Violence

A long-awaited transitional ruling council was sworn in Thursday in violence-wracked Haiti, while the Caribbean nation's embattled prime minister Ariel Henry submitted his formal resignation.

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

Ariel Henry resigns as Haiti's PM as transitional council takes power

Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence that killed or injured more than 2,500 people from January to March.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2024

DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' from war-torn east

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