Death toll in Gaza reach the 30 thousand mark

Death toll in Gaza reach the 30 thousand mark

The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has now risen to 30 thousand according to Palestinian health officials. More than 100 people were killed on Thursday morning after Israeli troops reportedly opened fire as people pulled flour and canned goods off of delivery trucks. In describing the latest figures, the UN's Humanitarian Chief, Martin Griffiths said, "life is draining out of Gaza at terrifying speed". Jody Jacobs reports from the […]

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Putin warns West with nuclear threat

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made an explicit threat to use nuclear weapons against the West if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine. Speaking at his annual address to the Russian Parliament, Putin said any claim that Moscow would attack the West first was "nonsense".

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UN says Gaza conflict violates humanitarian law

More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began in October, the country’s health ministry said Thursday adding that around 70% of the casualties are women and children. Meanwhile, the UN’s top human rights official, Volker Türk said all parties to the Gaza conflict have been responsible for “clear violations of international humanitarian law including possible war crimes”.

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President Marcos vows to defend Philippine sovereignty

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says he’ll not allow any foreign power to take a square inch of his country’s territory as the Philippines and China continue to butt heads over maritime disputes. He made the comments during an address to Australia’s parliament on Thursday ahead of an ASEAN summit in Melbourne next week. Chris Gilbert reports.

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More than 3000 Indians died of extreme weather events last year

New research has found that every Indian region experienced at least one extreme weather event last year. These events killed more than 3200 people and damaged millions of hectares of crops. Neha Poonia has more.

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Wildfires rip through US state of Texas

Wildfires are rapidly spreading through the US states of Texas and Oklahoma, prompting people to flee their homes and businesses. On Tuesday a nuclear weapons plant suspended operations, with nonessential staff evacuating the premises. Sally Patterson has more.

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McConnell announced he’s stepping down after longest stint representing party in Senate

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is leaving his role in November. He's just spoken saying he still has faith in the good of the U.S., as the leading country of the world. That optimism from the 82-year-old despite recent divisions within the Republican party and questions over whether he would endorse presumptive candidate Donald Trump. Caroline Malone reports.

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The Hurdles Keep Climbing for the UN’s New Gaza-Aid Troubleshooter

Sigrid Kaag, a former Dutch politician, was named to the new post of senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza late last year. Since arriving on the job on Jan. 8, the enormous hurdles to delivering food and other essentials into the Palestinian enclave have worsened as famine alarms are being sounded by UN officials. MANUEL ELIAS/UN PHOTO By Damilola Banjo via Passblue Sigrid Kaag, a Dutch diplomat and former politician appointed […]

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Biden & Trump win Michigan primary despite challenges

US president Joseph Biden won Michigan's Democratic primary, while Donald Trump won the Republican contest. Biden faced opposition from the state's Arab American population over the Israel-Gaza conflict, with many in the state marking their ballot for "uncommitted" rather than Biden. Nick Harper reports.

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