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Gaza hospitals face shutdown within 48 hours
GAZA — The Gaza Health Ministry cautioned on Sunday that hospitals and oxygen stations across the strip will cease operations within 48 hours due to fuel depletion caused by the ongoing Israeli war.In a statement, the ministry warned that “the remaining hospitals, health centers, and oxygen stations will stop working within 48 hours.”The ministry noted that this situation is anticipated "due to the depletion of fuel required for operating generators, which Israel restricts from entering Gaza, along with other essential supplies such as medicine and food, as part of tightening restrictions on the Strip."It indicated that the fuel supply is nearly depleted, "despite the stringent austerity measures implemented by the ministry to conserve the remaining stock for as long...
June 30, 2024

Gaza hospitals face shutdown within 48 hours

Midday turnout at 25.9% in France's early parliament election
PARIS — The turnout rate in France's early legislative election stood at 25.9% as of noon on Sunday, according to official sources. This rate is significantly higher than the midday figure in 2022, when it was just 18.43%.The increase indicates renewed interest among French voters in legislative polls, driven notably by a surge of the far right, led by politicians Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella.More than 49.3 million people are registered to vote in this election, with at least 2 million expected to vote by proxy, according to the latest figures updated the day before the elections. A total of 4,009 candidates are running in the two-round elections, spread across 577 constituencies of one seat each."Voting takes place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., but this can be extended or delayed...
June 30, 2024

Midday turnout at 25.9% in France's early parliament election

Biden reassures donors he can win re-election despite poor debate performance
NEW YORK — US President Joe Biden has assured Democrat donors that he can still win November's presidential election against Donald Trump, after a poor debate performance fuelled concern about his candidacy.The president, 81, attended a series of fundraising events in New York and New Jersey on Saturday, defending his performance in CNN's Presidential Debate. Speaking at one event, Biden admitted, "I didn’t have a great night, but neither did Trump.""I promise you we're going to win this election," he said.Biden's debate performance was marked by hard-to-follow and shaky answers, raising fresh fears among some Democrats over whether he is the right candidate to contest this high-stakes election. Former Democratic House speaker Nancy Pelosi said...
June 30, 2024

Biden reassures donors he can win re-election despite poor debate performance

Australia's PM slams social media giant as 'arrogant and out of touch'
CANBERRA — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly criticized social media giant Meta on Saturday, accusing the company of being "arrogant and out of touch."His comments were prompted by remarks from Meta's head of global safety, Antigone Davis, during a parliamentary inquiry in Canberra.According to SBS News, Davis told the inquiry that she did not believe social media had caused harm to children, as reported by AAP."Meta are showing how out of touch they are and how arrogant they are," Albanese was quoted as saying in response to Davis's statements. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has faced increasing scrutiny over its impact on young users.The Australian Parliament has been conducting an inquiry specifically focusing on the...
June 29, 2024

Australia's PM slams social media giant as 'arrogant and out of touch'

Spain's parliament rejects Catalan initiative to recognize Kosovo
MADRID — Spain’s parliament rejected a proposal on Thursday brought forth by Catalan separatist party Junts, seeking recognition of Kosovo as an independent nation. The motion was defeated by a wide margin, with a vote tally of 293 against, 25 in favor, and 27 abstentions.Junts MP Eduard Pujol had argued earlier that Kosovo is a "state of law" and emphasized that its unilateral declaration of independence in 2008 had been recognized by the International Court of Justice.Despite this, Kosovo's independence remains unrecognized by five European Union members: Spain, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, and the Greek Cypriot administration. However, these countries do acknowledge Kosovo's travel documents.Serbia, which aspires to join the EU, has consistently refused to recognize...
June 29, 2024

Spain's parliament rejects Catalan initiative to recognize Kosovo

5 billion people affected by extreme heat due to climate change in 9 days of June
NEW YORK — Nearly 5 billion people worldwide endured extreme heat from June 16 to June 24, a consequence of climate change exacerbated by emissions from fossil fuels, according to a report from Climate Central, a US-based nonprofit news organization focused on climate science.The report highlighted that 619 million people in India and 579 million people in China were among the most affected by the scorching temperatures. Significant numbers of individuals also faced extreme heat in other parts of the world, including 231 million in Indonesia, 206 million in Nigeria, 176 million in Brazil, 171 million in Bangladesh, 165 million in the US, 152 million in Europe, 123 million in Mexico, 121 million in Ethiopia, and 103 million in Egypt.Climate Central's findings underscore the urgent...
June 29, 2024

5 billion people affected by extreme heat due to climate change in 9 days of June

Cases of racism surge by 32% in France in 2023: Report
PARIS — Cases of racism in France saw a significant rise of 32% in 2023, as highlighted in a report by the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) released on Thursday.The report noted a decline in tolerance towards minority groups across France, particularly impacting the Jewish community, with Muslims facing the highest levels of intolerance.The Interior Ministry reported the overall increase in racist incidents, attributing the sharpest rise to antisemitic cases, which surged by 284%.Factors contributing to these figures include ongoing conflicts such as Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip since October 7, and divisive national debates surrounding asylum and migration policies, according to the CNCDH. Statistical data revealed that approximately 1 million...
June 29, 2024

Cases of racism surge by 32% in France in 2023: Report

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati briefed during his tour in the southern region.
Lebanese PM calls on Israel to cease attacks on Lebanon
BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, during a tour of the southern region, urged Israel on Saturday to halt its "repeated attacks" on Lebanon and to cease its ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip."We consistently advocate for peace, and our preference is to pursue peace and implement UN Resolution 1701," Mikati stated, as reported by the Lebanese National News Agency.UN Resolution 1701, passed unanimously on August 11, 2006, calls for a complete cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel."Israel should cease its ongoing attacks on Lebanon, halt the war on Gaza, and all parties should adhere to Resolution No. 2735," Mikati emphasized.Resolution No. 2735 aims to secure a comprehensive ceasefire agreement, facilitate a hostage exchange...
June 29, 2024

Lebanese PM calls on Israel to cease attacks on Lebanon

Serbian police officer injured in crossbow attack outside Israeli embassy
BELGRADE — A Serbian police officer was injured in a crossbow attack outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, with Interior Minister Ivica Dacic confirming that the officer subsequently shot and killed the assailant.The attacker, who has not yet been identified by authorities, struck the policeman in the neck, Minister Dacic told reporters. The injured officer has been rushed to the hospital for surgery and is reported to be in critical condition.According to Serbian broadcaster B92, Minister Dacic explained that the assailant approached a small building at the front of the Israeli embassy around 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT), ostensibly inquiring about a museum. After entering the building, the attacker retrieved a crossbow and shot the officer. The officer returned fire, and the...
June 29, 2024

Serbian police officer injured in crossbow attack outside Israeli embassy

Canadian MP calls for Trudeau's resignation after by-election defeat
OTTAWA — A backbench MP from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has become the first sitting member to publicly call for his resignation following a disastrous by-election loss.Wayne Long, representing a riding in New Brunswick, made his stance clear in an email to fellow party members obtained by Canadian media outlets. Long emphasized the need for new leadership "for the future of our party and for the good of our country," citing the clear message from voters demanding change.The Liberals suffered a significant setback in a recent Toronto by-election, losing a seat they had held since 1993. Despite serving as an MP since 2015 and previously announcing he would not seek re-election, Long's call underscores mounting discontent within the...
June 29, 2024

Canadian MP calls for Trudeau's resignation after by-election defeat

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