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Month: January 2024

Ukraine has announced the discovery of a large-scale scam in their defense procurement system.

Ukrainian officials say they uncovered a massive defense procurement scheme that saw tens of millions of dollars spent for weapons that never materialized. The discovery follows the downing of a Russian military plane said to have been carrying Ukrainian POWs….

The Field: A Narrative of an Aid Worker’s Struggle to Survive in Gaza.

Shelters provided for individuals displaced in the south of Gaza. When the conflict started on October 7th, Hala, a mother of four, experienced a sudden and significant change in her daily life. This was also the case for over two…

The United Nations leader is calling on countries to undo the suspension of funding for UNRWA.

On Sunday, the leader of the United Nations stated that the Organization is quickly addressing the highly concerning accusations that multiple UNRWA employees were connected to the terror attacks in southern Israel on October 7th. The Office of Internal Oversight…

The leader of NATO urges member countries to continue providing financial support for Ukraine’s defense requirements.

The NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, expressed that Ukraine must continue to receive necessary support in order to defend itself against Russia’s aggression. Otherwise, the U.S., Europe, and other regions may become more susceptible if Russian President Vladimir Putin succeeds in…

Iran successfully sends three satellites into orbit.

JERUSALEM —  On Sunday, Iran announced the successful launch of three satellites into space as part of a program that the Western world claims enhances their ballistic missile capabilities. According to the government-owned IRNA news agency, the launch was a…

The United States poultry industry is disrupted by outbreaks of avian flu.

PETALUMA, Calif. —  Mike Weber received the dreaded news that every poultry farmer dreads last month: his chickens had tested positive for avian flu. As per government regulations, Weber’s company, Sunrise Farms, was required to euthanize its entire population of…

The US is expected to reveal plans for providing significant financial support for the development of advanced semiconductor chips, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Saturday, the Biden administration is likely to provide large sums of money as subsidies to leading semiconductor companies such as Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. This is intended to…

Despite the concessions offered by the government, French farmers will continue to protest.

PARIS —  On Saturday, French farmers declared their intention to persist with their protests, keeping road blockades in place on several important routes throughout the country. This comes after the government’s recent announcement of various actions, which the farmers argue…

UNRWA chief calls on countries to reconsider their decision to suspend funding for lifesaving programmes.

UNRWA Commissioner General, Philippe Lazzarini, expressed his surprise at the suspension of funds in response to accusations against a few staff members, stating that it was “shocking.” “It would be highly irresponsible to penalize an organization and its entire community…

Women from the Dominican Republic are advocating against child marriage and teenage pregnancy in light of recent abortion restrictions.

AZUA, Dominican Republic —  On a bustling Saturday morning at Marcia Gonzalez’s place of worship, a bishop paid a visit. Typically, she would have been assisting with organizational tasks, but on this particular day, she was educating students on sexual…