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05.04 / 17:36

Action Justice country rights International India abstains on UN Human Rights Council resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

United Nations, India on Friday abstained in the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and also demanded that Israel immediately lift its illegal blockade on the strip. The draft resolution on the 'Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice' was adopted by the Geneva-based Council with a vote of 28 in favour, 6 against and 13 abstentions. India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania among others. Those voting against the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany and the US.

05.04 / 11:07

Target Death shooting show reports International Israel says it was targeting 'Hamas gunman' when it killed Gaza aid workers

Israel said Friday it was targeting a "Hamas gunman" when it killed in Gaza seven aid workers whose deaths caused an international outcry, with its military admitting a series of «grave mistakes» and violations of its own rules of engagement. The victims — an Australian, Britons, a North American, a Palestinian and a Pole — were killed in three air strikes over four minutes by an Israeli drone as they ran for their lives between their three vehicles, the military said. The drone team who killed them made an «operational misjudgement of the situation» after spotting a suspected Hamas gunman shooting from the top of one of the aid trucks they were escorting, an internal Israeli military inquiry found.

03.04 / 19:45

UPS Waters Southern testing evacuation Investigations AP Exclusive: EPA didn't declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment

Officials say the aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and ongoing chemical exposures haven’t been documented

03.04 / 01:23

Citizens Charity Food Death War travelers NOT Israel-Hamas war: Joe Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers, says, 'not done enough' to protect civilians

Israel-Hamas war has led to destruction of infrastructure worth $18.5 billion On Monday, an Israeli military strike resulted in the tragic deaths of seven aid workers from the non-profit organisation World Central Kitchen as they were delivering food to starving civilians in Gaza. The workers were traveling in two armoured cars marked with the charity's logo and another vehicle.

02.04 / 19:01

Waters Food Death War reports Headlines International Israel-Hamas war has led to destruction of critical infrastructure worth $18.5 billion in Gaza: World Bank

Israel-Hamas war: The rising death toll in Gaza has captured all the headlines since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023. With more than 32,000 people dead, mostly innocent women and children, the international agencies have termed the war catastrophic for the Palestinians in Gaza.

02.04 / 14:27

Citi security Charity War hospital Israeli PM admits Gaza strike 'unintentionally' killed 7 aid workers

Benjamin Netanyahu admitted Tuesday that Israel's military had «unintentionally» killed seven aid workers with a US charity in an air strike in Gaza. World Central Kitchen had already said a «targeted attack» by Israeli forces on Monday had killed the group, which included Australian, British, Palestinian, Polish and US-Canadian employees.

01.04 / 11:31

COST UPS Manufacturing economy hospital Govt spending sparks India’s economy despite inflation, geopolitical crises: Icra

NEW DELHI : Rating agency Icra Ltd credited the Indian government’s spending on infrastructure, apart from promising macroeconomic conditions and relatively stable commodity prices, for the country’s robust economic growth amid a sea of challenges. Icra joined the bandwagon of rating agencies predicting robust growth for India’s economy, which it said faced multiple challenges including inflation, rise in borrowing costs, sub-par monsoons, sluggish exports, the Red Sea crisis, and the effects of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts.

01.04 / 11:31

UPS security War country peace How to end the Middle East’s agony

worst atrocity against Jews since the Holocaust, conflict has spread across the Middle East. In all, ten countries are now caught up in fighting. In Gaza Israeli soldiers and Hamas are still killing each other, even as 2m people face famine.

01.04 / 02:39

Manufacturing Analysis CME show Department Rate Cut Gold hits record high on rising hopes for Fed rate cut in June

Gold prices touched a record high on Monday after data showed that U.S. inflation moderated in February, boosting bets for the Federal Reserve's June interest rate cut. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 1% at $2,255.39 per ounce, as of 0103 GMT. Bullion hit a record high of $2,256.09 per ounce earlier in the session.

30.03 / 15:13

UPS Remark community consequences information prevention India must help prevent US-China conflict, says former diplomat Gokhale

NEW DELHI : Ongoing tensions in the Taiwan strait can impact Indian exports passing through the region, the domestic semiconductor industry relying on supplies from the area, and the critical undersea cable network anchored there, said Vijay Gokhale, former diplomat and foreign secretary, on Saturday. Speaking at the Mint India Investment Summit 2024, Gokhale emphasized the importance of India using its considerable diplomatic influence to inform the global community about the potential consequences of a US-China conflict and to play a role in averting such a scenario. "India carries substantial diplomatic weight around the world," he remarked.

29.03 / 20:57

Patrick film Inside social reports Features Updates Is Courteney Cox in Talks to reprise iconic role for 'Scream 7'? Here’s the truth

Courteney Cox, renowned for portraying the intrepid Gale Weathers in the 'Scream' series, is currently in talks to reprise her iconic role for the upcoming 'Scream 7.' Following Neve Campbell's confirmation of her return as Sidney Prescott, Cox's potential involvement adds another layer of anticipation to the franchise's latest installment, as per a report by Collider. As the only original cast member to feature in all six previous films, Cox's decision carries significant weight amidst the tumultuous production of the seventh chapter.

29.03 / 13:09

Southern President War stage rights The ever-expanding Middle East war

Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, if it resumes control in Gaza . The plan is a long shot—not least because Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is a longtime opponent of Palestinian statehood. After Mr Biden spoke with him earlier this month, the president suggested Mr Netanyahu might be amenable to creating a demilitarised Palestine: “I think we’ll be able to work something out," he said.

29.03 / 02:49

Waters Food reports Courts rights International UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza

Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave. The International Court of Justice issued two new so-called provisional measures in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of acts of genocide in its military campaign launched after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas. Israel denies it is committing genocide and accused South Africa of trying to «undermine Israel's inherent right and obligation to defend its citizens.»

27.03 / 19:55

UPS Citizens Southern President War country Palestinians have been denied their homeland: EAM Jaishankar on Israel-Gaza war

Hamas militants launched an attack in southern Israel, killing and abducting scores of its citizens. It has since then escalated into a full-fledged war in Gaza. Israel said it would continue the offensive until all hostages are released and Hamas is destroyed.

27.03 / 02:43

Action security War country End the Gaza war

On Monday, for the first time since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, the instant and unconditional release of hostages, and expanded flow of aid to the besieged territory. The vote went through because Israel’s chief backer, the US, abstained instead of using its veto against the 14 countries in favour of the proposal.

26.03 / 09:59

UPS Provident Refugees Monarchy country cover Arab Nations Balk at Funding U.N. Aid Agency Vital to Palestinians

About a week after the U.S. and other Western countries froze funding to a U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees called Unrwa in late January, its top official flew to the Arab Gulf, hoping wealthy Arab monarchies would save the organization at a time when it is the main provider of humanitarian aid in Gaza.

26.03 / 03:29

Citi security Sustainability Matthews Southern Department US raises concerns on Rafah offensive with Israeli defense chief

Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah with Israel's defense minister on Monday, after a delegation to discuss Washington's concerns was scrapped earlier in the day. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to send the delegation to Washington but cancelled it after the United States abstained on a UN Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan. In his meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, Blinken reiterated US «opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah,» State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement.

26.03 / 02:05

UPS Trade track country Oil prices extend upward momentum on expectations of tighter supply

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26.03 / 01:17

BLOCK Reuters security Sustainability Death War Hamas will stick to its ‘original position’ on full ceasefire with Israel

Reuters. The ceasefire deal includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, a return of displaced Palestinians, and a 'real' exchange of prisoners. The United Nations Security Council has also made its first-ever demand for an ‘immediate ceasefire’ during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

25.03 / 17:49

BLOCK security Election Death President War 'Money, Election, Respect...': 5 reasons why US abstained from voting on Gaza ceasefire resolution in UNSC

Israeli administration accused the US of “retreating" from its previous position of blocking such proposals and said that it might hurt its war efforts against Hamas. "In light of the change in the American position, Prime Minister Netanyahu decided the delegation would not leave," the office of Israeli Prime Minister said. 1.

25.03 / 17:49

BLOCK Fighting security Sustainability wellness War UNSC adopts cease-fire resolution in Gaza during Ramadan, its first such demand to halt fighting

Gaza. The resolution calls for the truce to lead to a "lasting, sustainable ceasefire" and demands that Hamas and other militants free hostages seized in their October 7 attack that triggered the massive Israeli military campaign.

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