News in Brief 1 April 2024 |
This is the News in Brief from the United Nations.
Protect Gaza hospitals: WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) again called for...
Israel continues to block aid into northern Gaza amid famine
More than a dozen Palestinians have been killed related to airdrops by multiple nations who are trying to deliver desperately needed aid in the...
Explainer: Feeding Haiti in times of crisis
Gangs reportedly control up to 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince, raising concerns that hunger is being used as a weapon to coerce local populations...
Wisconsin Primary Tests ‘Uncommitted’ Vote on Biden’s Israel Stance
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Opposition to US President Joe Biden’s support of Israel‘s war against Hamas faces a fresh test on Tuesday in Wisconsin where...
Lebanon’s Precarious Sectarian Balance Tipping Amid Hezbollah-Israeli War
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As the Lebanese Christian village of Rmeish marks its first Easter since the Gaza war erupted, residents say a parallel confrontation...
Erdogan Battles Rival in Turkey’s Local Elections, Violence Flares
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Turks voted on Sunday in municipal elections focused on President Tayyip Erdogan’s bid to reclaim control of Istanbul from rival Ekrem...
Netanyahu Will Undergo Hernia Surgery on Sunday
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia, his office said, at a time when he...
IDF Announces Elimination of Top Hezbollah Operative in Targeted Drone Strike
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i24 News – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the elimination of a high-ranking operative belonging to Hezbollah’s elite Radwan...
Israeli Delegation Departs for Cairo Hostage Talks
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i24 News – An Israeli delegation departed on Sunday for Cairo to continue working on a ceasefire and hostage deal, i24NEWS...
Gallant: Captured Hamas Operatives Reveal Group’s Internal Collapse
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i24 News – Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has disclosed that high-ranking Hamas operatives detained by Israeli forces in Gaza have...
IDF Targets PIJ HQ Positioned in Courtyard of Shifa Hospital
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i24 News – The IDF confirms that it targeted a command center belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, situated within the...
UN launches investigation into Lebanon explosion that injured peacekeepers
In a statement released on Saturday, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti, said that the casualties – three military observers from the UN Truce Supervision Organization...
Families of Hostages Call for Netanyahu’s Ouster, Blame Him as Obstacle to Deal
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i24 News – Relatives of 20 hostages currently held by Hamas in Gaza have expressed their frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin...
Israel and Hamas to Resume Hostage Talks Sunday in Cairo
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i24 News – Truce negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to recommence on Sunday in Cairo, as reported by Egypt’s...
Released Captive Reveals: Hamas Moves Hostages Across Gaza in Ambulances
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i24 News – Former hostage Hagar Brodutch has revealed harrowing details of her abduction and captivity by Hamas terrorists in Gaza,...
U.S. Welcomes ‘Revitalization’ of Palestinian Authority
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i24 News – Washington welcomes the nomination of a new Palestinian Authority (PA) cabinet, in the hope this would constitute a...
U.S. Authorizes Transfer of Bombs and Fighter Jets to Israel Amid War
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i24 News – The United States has approved the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to...
People with disabilities need more support in rapidly changing world: rights expert |
In today's rapidly evolving world, characterized by conflicts, climate change, and the advent of new technologies like AI, navigating that can be daunting for...
Harvard Law School Passes Resolution Accusing Israel of Genocide, Calling for Divestment
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The Harvard Law School (HLS) Student Government has passed a divestment resolution that falsely accuses Israel of genocide and ethnic cleansing...
‘You Must Earn Our Vote’: Joe Lieberman’s Last Statement Warned of Political Consequences for...
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Former US Senator and Democratic Party vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman‘s last statement was a warning to Democrats about the political...
Swiss City Councillor Condemned for ‘Child Killers’ Post
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A councillor in the Swiss city of Bern faced strong criticism on Friday after she shared an Instagram post with a...
UK’s Eurovision Contestant Refuses to Boycott Song Contest Over Israel’s Involvement, Supports ‘Unifying Power...
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Pop singer Olly Alexander, the United Kingdom’s representative in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, responded on Friday to an open letter...
Kenya digital campaign to attract tourist, investors
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