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Year: 2023

The chief of relief condemns attacks on or in the vicinity of hospitals in Gaza as unacceptable and inhumane, and calls for them to cease.

The Israeli military stated that they did not intentionally attack Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, stating that it is located above a Hamas command post. However, they have acknowledged that there is active fighting occurring in the vicinity of the…

Amid Shelling, Kherson Marks Year Since Liberation From Russia

Citizens of Kherson, located in Eastern Ukraine, are commemorating the one-year anniversary of their city being freed from Russian occupation. Despite ongoing shelling from Russian troops stationed on the left bank of the Dnipro River, they have developed resilience against…

A large group of individuals are calling for action to be taken on the issue of plastic usage in Kenya.

Nairobi, Kenya —  On Saturday, in Nairobi, Kenya, a large group of environmental activists participated in a march to call for significant restrictions on the production of plastic. This event took place prior to a meeting to discuss an international…

The number of US childhood vaccination exemptions has reached an all-time high.

NEW YORK —  According to U.S. health officials, the percentage of kindergartners in the United States who are exempt from school vaccination requirements has reached a record high of 3%. Experts say that a growing number of parents are now…

The pond at the Hawaii Wildlife Refuge has turned pink, potentially due to drought conditions.

HONOLULU —  Scientists have identified a pond in Hawaii that has transformed into a vibrant shade of bubblegum pink. While this may seem like something out of a Barbie movie, the unusual occurrence is not a reason for celebration. Experts…

Moody’s has changed their outlook on the credit rating of the United States to negative, causing frustration and anger from officials in Washington.

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON —  On Friday, Moody’s changed its assessment of the U.S. credit rating from “stable” to “negative,” pointing to significant fiscal deficits and a decrease in the ability to afford debt. This decision was met with immediate disapproval from…

The popularity of China’s annual ‘Singles Day’ shopping event declines.

BEIJING —  The annual event known as “Singles Day” in China will end at midnight on Saturday. However, it seems that consumers are not as interested in the flashy sales and discounts this year due to the slowdown of the…

The International Monetary Fund staff have reached an agreement that could potentially result in a loan of $900 million to Ukraine.

washington —  On Friday, the International Monetary Fund declared that it had reached an agreement with Ukraine’s staff on revised economic and financial strategies. This will allow for a payment of $900 million from the $15.6 billion loan program, pending…

Despite efforts to prevent and treat tuberculosis, it continues to be one of the most deadly diseases in the world. However, there is renewed optimism for the development of a vaccine.

According to the World Health Organization’s latest yearly report, the number of tuberculosis cases worldwide increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions in healthcare services, hindering efforts to combat the illness. Henry Ridgwell has the details. Source: voanews.com

There are earthquakes occurring in southwestern Iceland as a volcanic eruption is expected.

Reykjavik, Iceland —  On Friday, Iceland announced a state of emergency due to a series of strong earthquakes occurring in the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. This could potentially lead to a volcanic eruption. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management…