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UNICEF dubs Gaza events as “War on Children"
Over 10,000 children have died, with many more at risk. Psychological stress is widespread among Gaza's children, emphasising the urgent need for a ceasefire.
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Death Toll Rises to 133 in Moscow Concert Hall Attack
President Vladimir V. Putin vowed to punish those responsible for the assault, one of the deadliest in Russia in decades. U.S. officials have attributed the attack to ISIS-K, a branch of the Islamic State that has been active in Iran and Afghanistan.
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack on Moscow Concert Hall
Eyewitnesses described scenes of horror, with concert-goers trampling over each other in a desperate bid to escape. The death toll was revised upwards to over 60 by Russia's Investigative Committee
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UNICEF: More than 13,000 children murdered, many more malnourished in Gaza
At least 31,645 Palestinians have died in Gaza since October 7, primarily women and children, as a result of Israel's military onslaught, which has also forced over two million people from their homes.
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Putin claims landslide victory in presidential election
Germany was among the Western countries who condemned the election, calling it a "pseudo-election" held under an authoritarian government characterized by violence, repression, and censorship.
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Global Child Mortality Hits Historic Low in 2022, Yet Challenges Persist
The report highlights significant progress in reducing global under-5 mortality rates, which have declined by 51% since 2000. Countries like Cambodia, Malawi, Mongolia, and Rwanda have made remarkable strides, reducing under-5 mortality by over 75%.
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Another Ramadan in war torn Gaza
Hussein al-Awda, a program officer with an international NGO, details his struggle, stating, “There are some nuts and dried fruits in the market, the sort of thing we would have to break our fast in Ramadan, but they are just so expensive."
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China Describes ongoing Gaza war as 'Disgrace to Civilization'
President Xi Jinping has proposed an "international peace conference" to address the ongoing fighting, underscoring the urgency of resolving the situation.
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Haiti Faces Escalating Violence: Mass Jailbreak
Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, has been experiencing a surge in violence, with gangs controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince.
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Japan Court Grants Rohingya Refuge
The court, citing the Myanmar military's ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya, particularly since the February 2021 military coup, found legitimate grounds for fear of persecution.
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Japan Faces Unprecedented Birth Rate Decline
Alongside plummeting birth rates, marriage rates have also taken a hit, with 489,281 couples tying the knot in 2023. This marks the first time in 90 years that the number of marriages has fallen below half a million, becoming a significant factor contributing to the overall decline in births.
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UN Report Reveals Widespread Sexual Violence in Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict
The disturbing findings reveal that many of these assaults, including rape, were perpetrated by members of the paramilitary forces both in homes and on the streets.
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Netanyahu Reveals Postwar Plan
The two-page document, brought before the security Cabinet for approval, outlines a vision that includes hand-picked Palestinians administering Gaza, a demilitarized zone, and freedom of action for Israel's military to thwart security threats.
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Ukraine-Russia war enters third year
Despite Ukraine's resilience, setbacks have come, particularly with the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive. The Russian army has capitalised on booming war production, strengthening its position.
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Explorers May Have Found Amelia Earhart’s Long-Lost Plane
Amelia Earhart's disappearance on July 2, 1937, during her around-the-world flight, has intrigued the world for nearly 87 years.
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Global Leaders Urge Israel to Halt Offensive
Spain and Ireland have also urged the European Commission to urgently review whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations in Gaza.
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X Allegedly Paid by Terrorists
Elon Musk's decision to monetize the blue check mark feature when he acquired Twitter in 2022 has now raised legal concerns, as these verified accounts include entities facing U.S. sanctions.
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18 million Sudanese facing acute hunger crisis : WFP
Despite having food supplies in Sudan, humanitarian access obstacles and other unnecessary hurdles are hampering operations. Vital aid is not reaching those who need it most, and reports of people dying from starvation are already emerging.
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Standing Against the Use of Child Soldiers
These forced or kidnapped children suffer from physical and mental abuse, sexual assault, and sometimes death. Their capacity to lead a normal life, their mental health, and their education are all severely impacted by the wounds left by their experiences.
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China Tightens Carbon Trading Oversight Rules
The new regulations allocate responsibilities for overseeing and managing carbon emissions trading to the State Council's ecological and environmental departments.