Production of maple syrup in Canada reaches a 5-year low.
According to new data from Statistics Canada, maple syrup output has reached a five-year low, and supplies of the beloved pancake topping are running low. Keep an eye out for additional information!
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.
WHO: Measles cases increased 79% worldwide in the past year
On Tuesday, February 20, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned about the rapid increase in measles cases. Globally, there were more than 306,000 cases in the year, up 79% from 2022.
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.
Israel-Hamas War: ICJ orders Israel to cease military operations in Rafah.
On Friday, the top United Nations court, the International Court of Justice, ordered Israel to cease its military operations in Rafah, southern Gaza. While Israel is unlikely to comply with such an order. Stay tuned for further details!
Drug abuse in Iraq: Hospitals start offering treatment
In recent years, there has been an increase in young Iraqis involved in drug trafficking. Some hospitals have started their own recovery programs in response to the lack of drug addiction treatment facilities.
Zimbabwe Gold will be the name of the country's future currency.
Zimbabwe will soon use a new currency. The southern African country is switching from its sinking local currency to a new one backed by international currencies and gold. Its central bank intends to stabilize and reduce inflation by doing this.
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.
Russia tries to obstruct US military supplies to Ukraine in the conflict between the two countries.
Although Ukraine is excitedly awaiting the much-delayed military aid from the US, Moscow is threatening to disrupt its military supplies in advance of a planned new Russian offensive. According to Ukraine, Moscow is stepping up its attacks on railroads in an attempt to obstruct the delivery of relief supplies. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Israel-Hamas War: Food headed for Gaza rots as Egypt's Rafah gate remains closed.
Some of the food supplies waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt have begun to decay, as the Rafah border crossing remains closed to relief deliveries for the third week in a row, and Palestinians face rising hunger. Watch to learn more.
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