UNRWA Sounds Alarm on Severe Hunger in Gaza Strip

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has issued a dire warning about alarming levels of hunger in the Gaza Strip. The agency reports that over 714,000 people have been displaced internally since Israel resumed its assault on March 18, exacerbating an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis and leading to widespread food insecurity among

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Europe Cools from Heatwave, Persistent Wildfire Risk in South

Much of Europe is experiencing a cooling trend after an intense early-summer heatwave, offering some relief. However, several southern European regions remain at high risk of another temperature surge and accompanying wildfires. Authorities are maintaining vigilance, as climate change continues to contribute to more frequent and intense extreme wea

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Russia and Ukraine Conduct Another Prisoner of War Exchange

Moscow and Kyiv have completed another prisoner of war exchange, as per the June 2 Istanbul agreement. While details on the number of individuals exchanged were not immediately released, this marks a continuation of the efforts to repatriate captured personnel from both sides of the ongoing conflict, offering a rare point of cooperation amidst the

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IAEA Presses Iran for "Crucial" Talks on Nuclear Inspections

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has again emphasized the "crucial importance" of dialogue with Iran to resume nuclear inspections, which have been suspended since recent conflicts and a critical IAEA resolution. The UN nuclear watchdog is seeking urgent discussions to restore transparency and oversight of Iran's nuclear program, amids

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