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Israel Demolishes UNRWA Structures in East Jerusalem, Drawing Global Condemnation
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Israel’s demolition of structures inside a United Nations site in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday has drawn sharp condemnation from countries worldwide and the United Nations. Israeli bulldozers razed several large and smaller buildings inside the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) compound in Sheikh Jarrah. The site previously housed dozens of UNRWA…
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Australia’s Lower House Passes 2 Bills over Tougher Gun Control, Anti- Hate Crime
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Australia’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed two major laws, tightening gun control and strengthening anti-hate efforts, following the country’s deadliest mass shooting last month. According to Reuters, the legislation was approved by a vote of 96 to 45, despite opposition from conservative lawmakers. The bills now move to the upper house, the Senate,…
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New Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine; Power Supply Disrupted
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Early on Tuesday, Russia carried out a combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine, knocking out electricity and heating supplies across parts of Kyiv amid freezing temperatures. According to Reuters, the strikes disrupted power to thousands of buildings, affecting around 335,000 residents in the capital. Ukrainian officials said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the…
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Church Leaders Cite Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria; Police Reject the Claim
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Reports of a mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Nigeria’s Kaduna State were disputed by local authorities following earlier claims of a large-scale kidnap. Up to early morning today, media outlets worldwide reported that dozens of worshippers had been abducted from churches in Kaduna. However, later statements from police and local officials have cast…
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BBNJ Treaty Comes Into Force, Focuses on Marine Conservation
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The United Nations on Saturday (January 17) announced the entry into force of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, calling it a major milestone for ocean protection and global cooperation. This treaty, formally titled ‘Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of…
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Trump Unveils ‘Great Healthcare Plan,’ Announces $50 Billion Push for Rural Health
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US Donald Trump on Friday announced a new healthcare initiative, dubbed ‘The Great Healthcare Plan’, outlining a $50 billion federal investment aimed at strengthening rural health care across the United States. Speaking at a White House roundtable on January 16, Trump said the plan would direct $50 billion over five years to all 50…
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UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting on Iran Protests Amid US Military Warnings
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The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Thursday (January 15) to discuss the escalating unrest in Iran, as deadly protests continue across the country. Amid warnings of possible military intervention by US President Donald Trump, the meeting of the 15-member Council was held at the request of the United States. The…
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Influenza Activity Rises Worldwide as A(H3N2) Becomes Dominant
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Influenza activity has been increasing globally since October 2025, with several countries reporting an early start to the flu season. Health surveillance data shows that influenza A(H3N2) viruses have emerged as the dominant strain in circulation across multiple regions. In many countries of the northern hemisphere, levels of acute respiratory infections typically rise during…
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Antibiotic Resistance Rising Worldwide, WHO Warns
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In a recent development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of widespread resistance to commonly used antibiotics, calling it a growing threat to global public health. According to a new WHO report published towards the end of 2025, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 showed resistance to antibiotic treatment. The…
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The Numbers Behind Malaria’s Resurgence Tell a Story of Conflict, Climate and Inequality
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Once again, the World Malaria Report published annually by the World Health Organization has provided an assessment of global progress in malaria control and elimination. Drawing on 2024 data from 80 malaria-endemic countries, the latest report has tracked trends in malaria, evaluating progress towards the targets set under the WHO Global Technical Strategy for…