Protest in Iraq: Hundreds of people march in support of the Palestinians
Thousands of demonstrators from Iraq are marching in Baghdad to show support with the Gaza Strip's residents. After Friday prayers, protesters marched to the streets of Iraq's capital city. Their demand was for an instant truce before the fasting month of Ramadan.
Israeli bombings destroy the Lebanese village of Nakoura, killing over fifty inhabitants in under six months.
Since October, about fifty civilians have been murdered by Israeli bombardment in Lebanon. Journalists, doctors, and kids are all included in this. Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been exchanging fire, resulting in the clearing of border towns on both sides.
UK: Rishi Sunak under criticism, government the least open in 25 years
The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has come under fire for leading the least transparent administration in 25 years after it was revealed that the number of complete Freedom of Information (FOI) requests granted fell to a record low in 2019.
The World Bank has provided $1.5 billion in funding to Ukraine. The purpose of this financial infusion is to sustain Ukraine's budget throughout the crisis, particularly its essential social spending. Britain and Japan are providing the funding, which is critical for Ukraine as it deals with declining foreign aid and increasing financial strain.
"An inferno": Brazil's most significant wetlands are engulfed in flames.
Fires severely damage Brazil's Pantanal wetlands; in 2020, around 25% were lost. This area stretches into Bolivia and Paraguay and is an essential sink for carbon.
The global problem of illegal fishing jeopardizes marine ecosystems, food security, and regional stability. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that illegal fishing costs the world economy about $23 billion annually. Stay tuned for additional information!
Myanmar's civil war has displaced 2.5 million inhabitants.
Tens of thousands of people have fled to Thailand after weeks of fighting near the Thai border town of Myawaddy in Myanmar. However, many more people are still stuck within the country. The UN believes that conflict has displaced 2.5 million people since the military took control in a coup in 2021. In the second installment of his series of special reports from Myanmar, Tony Cheng experienced the horrific conditions in which many of those people live.
Taiwan earthquake: Search and rescue crews look for survivors
With 12 people dead from last week's earthquake, rescuers in Taiwan searched mountains for the other 12 missing on Friday and flew others to safety. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the adjacent coast, the most significant seismic to strike the island in 25 years, was followed two days later by the discovery of two more bodies in the highlands of Taiwan's eastern Hualien county.
Russia's election: The contest for president starts on Friday
On Friday, Russia's presidential election will take place. However, elections have already begun in what Russia refers to as its "new territories." These are areas of Ukraine that the Russian military currently holds. Vladimir Putin, the current president, is sure to win because there are just three other contenders on the ballot.
‘There is no life here’: The aftermath of al-Shifa Hospital siege
Arabic's Ismail al-Ghoul said, "Buildings in all departments have been burned, and the structure of the complex has been damaged from the inside." He also said that the facility's walls, doors, and stairs have all been "destroyed." Al-Ghoul stated, "Based on our observations, it seems the occupation forces targeted the health sector on purpose and destroyed the largest medical complex in Gaza City." He said that since the hospital was also acting as a shelter for those in need, people are attempting to rescue what they can from the rubble. "Life does not exist here." The complex can never be rebuilt; it is in ruins.
Tattoos may be harmful to your organs because most tattoo ink bottles have incorrect ingredient labels.
You may want to consider what's in that ink bottle before getting a permanent tattoo. Researchers at Binghamton University have discovered a concerning disparity between the contents listed on tattoo ink labels and the actual compounds found in these inks.
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