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Plastic messing with our hormones

Researchers say the U.N.'s global plastics treaty must reduce production and protect public health

Salon · Apr 2, 2024

UAE pauses Gaza aid support after Israeli strike kills 7 World Central Kitchen workers

The UAE is the main funder of the organization's aid route that has been leading efforts to get food by sea to Gaza.

Axios · Apr 2, 2024

This isn't the first time the U.S. and Israel have disagreed over Gaza

The U.S. and Israel are close allies, but they've had sharp disagreements. Are the current differences over the war in Gaza a short-term dispute or a fundamental change in the relationship?

WEKU · Apr 2, 2024

DR Congo names Judith Suminwa Tuluka as first woman PM

The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the nomination of its first woman prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. An economist, she takes over as prime minister from Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, following President Felix Tshisekedi's re-election on 20 December.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 2, 2024

India will get permanent UNSC seat, but it will have to work harder this time: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India will definitely get permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council as there is a feeling in the world that it should get the position

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

Biden faces test in Wisconsin as Gaza supporters call for ‘uninstructed’ vote

Voters will also potentially enshrine two state amendments that some say could have a negative impact on elections administration

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2024

Gaza aid convoy strike: what happened and who were the victims?

Seven World Central Kitchen workers died after a strike on their vehicle in Deir al-Balah

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Blinken Visits Paris After Gaza NGO Attack

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Paris post-Gaza NGO attack underscores international efforts for peace in the Middle East.

Top News · Apr 2, 2024

Israel Blamed As Gaza Strike Kills 7 Staff Of US Food Charity

The group World Central Kitchen said it was pausing operations after the "targeted Israeli strike" on Monday killed Australian, British, Palestinian, Polish and US-Canadian staff.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024

Strike In Gaza Kills Seven Aid Workers Unloading Food

Monday's deaths came as the Israeli army wrapped up a two-week military operation in and around the Al-Shifa Hospital which reduced the besieged territory's largest medical complex to charred ruins.

Latin Times · Apr 2, 2024