The Dutch defense minister has called for a quick cessation of the Rafah offensive.
Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren stated that the attack in Rafah must end immediately and urged for a truce. Speaking from Singapore at the Shangri-la Dialogue, Ollongren endorsed President Biden's recommendations as a foundation for peace, stating that the Gaza crisis cannot be addressed militarily and emphasizing the need for a two-state solution. She stated that the Netherlands has not supplied F-35 parts to Israel since a court verdict in February and acknowledged the current legal appeal, noting that the Dutch government is following the ruling while awaiting further court decisions.
Hungary's president resigns in the face of strong pressure to pardon a collaborator in child abuse. President Katalin Novak of Hungary resigned under intense pressure when it was decided to pardon a man who had been found guilty of aiding in the cover-up of sexual abuse in a children's home.
UK special forces are not permitted to use TikTok at all.
Fearing that Chinese spies would be able to obtain vital data, the British Defense Ministry has been urged to outlaw the Chinese video-sharing software TikTok. The security of Britain may now be threatened by Chinese spies being able to obtain data via the app, according to intelligence specialists, according to a story published in The Telegraph on Saturday, March 16.
The Gaza drone, an Iranian-made drone, is a featured exhibit at this year's Doha International Maritime Defence exhibition and conference. Watch to find out more!
Gulf states are gauging their interest in investing in Iraq. Next year, the Arab League summit will be held in Baghdad, which is still recuperating from years of conflict. It's an opportunity for the nation to demonstrate that it is secure and in charge.
Kenya protests: Healthcare workers seek improved working conditions and compensation.
In a walkout, Kenyan medical professionals call for better working conditions and more staff members. They contend that several provisions of an earlier deal with the government have not been followed through on. To meet the nation's healthcare demands, doctors demand more pay, sufficient safety gear, and more healthcare workers.
‘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.
Prabowo becomes president of Indonesia; the official count confirms the victory of the defense minister
The electoral body in Indonesia has verified that Prabowo Subianto, the minister of defense, emerged victorious in last month's presidential contest. Despite receiving 59% of the vote, Prabowo's opponents want to challenge the outcome in court.
Why are millions still suffering after having COVID-19?
Globally, COVID-19 cases are increasing once more. The largest wave of infections to hit the US since the Omicron coronavirus strain is underway. However, the millions of patients experiencing Long COVID, or the pandemic's lingering symptoms, feel neglected while fresh instances make news. Why is Long COVID still so poorly understood when experts warn that it may be the next global public health emergency?
Can Plastic-Eating Worms be the solution to the plastic pollution crisis?
Are these squirmy worms the solution to the pollution caused by plastics? That is the hope held by researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. They already know that garbage is broken down at the molecular level by the organisms' gut biomes and that they can be modified to break down plastic even more efficiently.
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