UN ramps up aid as millions affected in cyclone Freddy’s wake

UN ramps up aid as millions affected in cyclone Freddy’s wake

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said millions of children are at risk amid cholera outbreaks in Malawi and Mozambique. Both countries face flooding and damage caused by the cyclone, leading to death, displacement, and the devastation of infrastructure and social services. The after-effects have crippled access to health and other basic services. Risks are rising…

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Millions of Dollars Gift Case; Legislation to Protect Israeli Prime Minister from Disqualification

Millions of Dollars Gift Case; Legislation to Protect Israeli Prime Minister from Disqualification

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accepted a gift worth 270,000; Photo: File Tel Aviv: The Israeli cabinet approved a new law to allow Prime Minister-elect Netanyahu to keep a $270,000 gift he received from a late relative. According to the international news organization, the High Court of Israel ruled last year that as Prime Minister, Netanyahu…

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Ukraine: UN appeals for $5.6 billion to help millions affected by relentless conflict

Ukraine: UN appeals for $5.6 billion to help millions affected by relentless conflict

The situation for many in Ukraine remains desperate, amid “relentless” shelling of civilian targets and infrastructure, the UN’s Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, told journalists in Geneva. Humanitarian funding is needed to continue supporting lifesaving aid convoy deliveries to communities on the front line, “into areas of great danger and difficulty and priority needs”, said…

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Somalia: $2.6 billion appeal to support millions amid historic drought and famine fears

Somalia: $2.6 billion appeal to support millions amid historic drought and famine fears

Somalia is in the midst of the longest and most severe drought in its history, following five consecutive poor rainy seasons, which has devastated the country.  Roughly 8.25 million people, nearly half the population, require immediate lifesaving aid and protection.  Lives on the line  They warn that famine is a strong possibility from April to…

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