Category: World News
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Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign Begins in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
2–3 minutesGaza Strip – September 1, 2024 A mass vaccination campaign has been launched in the Gaza Strip to inoculate children against polio, as the region grapples with a deteriorating healthcare system amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive. The Gaza Health Ministry announced that the campaign began on Saturday at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, marking the…
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Israel Strikes Gaza, Killing 48 Amid Polio Vaccination Campaign
2–3 minutesGaza, August 31, 2024 — Israeli airstrikes in central and southern Gaza claimed the lives of at least 48 Palestinians on Saturday, according to Palestinian health officials. The strikes occurred a day before the planned launch of a critical polio vaccination campaign targeting approximately 640,000 children across the beleaguered enclave. The airstrikes, which have intensified…
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UN Expert Warns of Explosives Shipment to Israel, Calls for Immediate Arms Embargo to Prevent Genocide in Gaza
2–3 minutesAugust 31, 2024A United Nations human rights expert has raised alarm over a Portuguese-flagged ship allegedly carrying a significant quantity of explosives to Israel. This development comes amid heightened international concern over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, which has led to a staggering death toll and widespread destruction in the besieged territory. Francesca Albanese,…
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Trump Threatens Mark Zuckerberg with Life Imprisonment Over Alleged Election Plot
1–2 minutesIn a dramatic escalation of his ongoing feud with Big Tech, former U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg of conspiring against him during the 2020 presidential election. According to an excerpt from Trump’s forthcoming book, as reported by Politico, Trump warns Zuckerberg against any similar actions in the upcoming November election,…
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DRC to Sue Rwanda at East African Court Over Alleged Violations
2–3 minutesIn a significant escalation of tensions, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced plans to sue Rwanda at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) in Arusha. The lawsuit, set to be filed on September 26, stems from accusations that Rwanda has violated DRC’s sovereignty, committed atrocities against civilians, and breached international law amid…
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Violence Intensifies in the Occupied West Bank as Israeli Settlers Injured in Two Separate Attacks
1–2 minutesIn a series of violent incidents on Friday, at least three Israeli settlers were injured in two separate attacks in the occupied West Bank. These incidents highlight the escalating tension in the region, following Israel’s large-scale military operations in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The first attack occurred near a gas station…
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August 30, 2024: South African President Confident in ICJ Case on Gaza Genocide
1–2 minutesSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence in the country’s legal case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which seeks to address the alleged ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. During a parliamentary session, President Ramaphosa revealed that the government’s legal team is finalizing a comprehensive court memorial, expected to be nearly 500…
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Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes: Conflicting Reports on Cause
1–2 minutesThe Ukrainian General Staff has confirmed that an F-16 fighter jet, recently transferred to Ukraine as part of military aid from Western partners, crashed during an air battle on August 26, resulting in the death of the pilot. The statement from the General Staff highlighted the aircraft’s effectiveness, noting that it successfully downed four cruise…
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Pentagon: US Was Not Notified in Advance About Israel’s West Bank Operations
1–2 minutesIn a significant revelation, the Pentagon has confirmed that the United States was not notified in advance about Israel’s recent military operations in the West Bank. During a press briefing, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated, “We were not notified about operations in the West Bank,” underscoring a lack of prior communication between the…
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Trump Promises Free IVF, Criticizes Six-Week Abortion Ban in Latest Campaign Rally
2–3 minutesIn a significant move to reshape his stance on reproductive rights, former President Donald Trump has pledged to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments to all women if re-elected in 2024. Speaking at a campaign rally in Potterville, Michigan, Trump emphasized his commitment to increasing the nation’s birth rate, stating, “We want more babies,…
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