Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response
UN Women published its fourth Gender Alert since the war began eight months ago, which examines the immense challenges these organizations face while also highlighting their commitment to save lives. The series of reports document how the lives of women…
Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’
The United States-drafted text calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal announced on 31 May by President Joe Biden that has already been accepted by Israel. Adopted by a large majority with 14 votes in favour and Russia abstaining…
Civilians wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv city
At least six people were injured Monday, while houses, cars and businesses were damaged by three Russian-guided bombs on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv, the city’s Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Telegram. Terekhov said that there may be people still…
US reconstructive surgeons step up to help Ukrainian counterparts
After Russia invaded Ukraine, the West responded, sending military weaponry and aid to the embattled nation. But as the war drags on, there is also a need for doctors. One nonprofit is sending American surgeons to Ukraine, and Ukrainian surgeons…
Volvo shifts EV production to Belgium to avoid China tariffs
Volvo cars has started to shift production of Chinese-made electric vehicles to Belgium in the expectation that the European Union will drive ahead with a crackdown on Beijing-subsidized imports, according to a report in The Times. Volvo, which is majority-owned…
G7 to warn small Chinese banks over Russia ties, sources say
Washington — U.S. officials expect the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies to send a tough new warning next week to smaller Chinese banks to stop assisting Russia in evading Western sanctions, according to two people familiar with the matter….
Gaza: Deaths and devastation during hostage rescue operation show ‘seismic trauma’ of ongoing war
According to Gaza’s health ministry, more than 270 people including children and other non-combatants were killed during intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in and around the Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday, in the middle area of the…
White House: Russian advance on Kharkiv ‘stalled’ after Ukraine’s strikes inside Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s advance on Kharkiv “has stalled,” after the United States partially allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons to strike targets inside Russia, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday. “Kharkiv is still under threat but…
Netflix’s recipe for success includes ‘secret sauce’ spiced with tech savvy
LOS GATOS, California — Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios. The Los Gatos, California, company, based more…
Some US families opt to raise teens sans social media
WESTPORT, Connecticut — Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at first. She watched the benefits pile up: She was getting excellent grades. She read lots of books. The family had lively conversations around the…