The Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has passed a law prohibiting the harvesting of organs from both military and civilian casualties in the ongoing war with Russia. Law No. 9558, titled “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving the Organization of Medical Care Using Transplantation,” was approved on Thursday with broad support, receiving […]
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The ICC issued arrest warrants in November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Go here to read our analysis of the decision and the likely next steps, and here for our ICC explainer. Asked by reporters at the regular noon […]
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Israel endured a colossal, costly failure on October 7, 2023. Thanks to the courage and dedication of its defense forces, and those who kept the home fires burning, it has bounced back. The Mideast today has changed its face, for the better. Yet our political leaders continue to resist launching an impartial, objective process for […]
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Nigeria, like many other countries, is facing an escalating opioid crisis that is rapidly becoming a major public health challenge. Opioid misuse, particularly of drugs like tramadol, codeine, and pentazocine, has been increasing at an alarming rate, particularly among youth and vulnerable communities. The rising epidemic of opioid abuse poses significant threats not only to […]
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European activists are calling for a revision of policies that currently restrict Syrian refugees from returning to their home country for short visits. The push comes amid the recognition that Ukrainian refugees are permitted to make temporary trips home without losing their protection status. Activists argue that allowing similar flexibility for Syrians would aid in […]
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Iran’s President has reiterated that the country has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons, emphasizing that the nation’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has explicitly prohibited such efforts on religious grounds. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the president stressed that Iran’s nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes and aimed at meeting its domestic energy […]
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The UK government has abandoned its plan to ban gas boilers by 2035, a shift that has raised questions about how the country will achieve its climate goals. Despite the government’s initial commitment to transition away from fossil fuel heating systems, the decision has left a gap in strategies for decarbonizing home heating. Currently, the […]
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eBay has entered a strategic partnership with Facebook Marketplace to increase the visibility of selected listings for sellers in the United States, Germany, and France. This initiative allows eBay sellers to extend their product reach without any additional effort, as the integration automatically displays their listings on Facebook Marketplace. Sellers are not required to take […]
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As ongoing talks for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas unfold, families of the hostages held in Gaza are cautiously optimistic. In recent discussions, Hamas has reportedly agreed to release a list of 34 hostages, a step forward in the prolonged negotiations that have left many families in limbo since the October 7, 2024 […]
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Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest corporate by revenue, has successfully raised $3 billion through a syndicated loan from a consortium of 11 banks. This marks the largest financing deal for the conglomerate in nearly two years. The loan will be used for general corporate purposes, reinforcing RIL’s position in the global capital markets. The […]
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