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Displaced children in Gaza camps are being bitten by rats due to collapsing sanitation systems. The situation is dire, with rat infestations posing a significant health risk to vulnerable children.
The US is considering a $15 million 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic strike plan to counter Iran. A full battery system's cost is estimated at $2.7 billion. The cost of a full battery system has been estimated at approximately $2.7 billion.
The UAE expressed distrust in Iran over Hormuz, hindering peace efforts. The Trump administration previously stated its war in Iran had been 'terminated' before a 60-day deadline. Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ’terminated’ before 60-day deadline.
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Oil prices rose, with Brent crude futures hitting $126.41, a 5 percent weekly increase. There is little indication that the situation with Iran is improving. Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday - a 5 percent rise for the week.
Greek workers are among Europe's poorest despite pay rises and economic growth. Inflation has eroded their income by a third since the 2009 financial crisis, statistics show. The economic recovery has not benefited all Greeks equally.
The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate blames US and Israeli attacks for the deaths of over 40 Iranian seafarers. The attacks targeted Iran's ports and commercial fleet, the union claims. The exact circumstances of the deaths are unclear.
Syria, after 14 years of civil war, is now promoting itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict. The country's shift in image aims to attract visitors and investors. Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war.
Workers are gathering for International Labour Day rallies as global economic concerns mount. Marches are underway, with issues like the Iran war and rising energy prices affecting workers. Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.
In Lebanon, frustration with Hezbollah is turning to support as Israel's actions in the south escalate. Many are seeking protection from the group amid the fraying cease-fire. With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.
Iranians are finding solace in cafes, which provide affordable spaces to discuss hopes, fears, and the cost of living. These gathering spots offer comfort in uncertain times. Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry summoned the EU envoy over a resolution criticizing the treatment of Karabakh Armenians. The ministry dismissed the resolution as "unfounded and biased," saying Armenians left the region voluntarily. Azerbaijan has long maintained control over the region.
Pavel Talankin, a Russian director, lost his Oscar statuette on a flight from New York to Germany. He was forced to check the award into hold luggage. The award was for his film "Mr. Nobody Against Putin.
Companies investing in AI are rewriting the fight for workers' rights as a fight for the right to work. This shift in rhetoric has significant implications for labor movements. The use of AI is changing the nature of work.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond's history and ownership are disputed. Its repatriation is a matter of intense debate, with questions over whether it was stolen. Whether the Koh-i-noor was stolen or not is a matter of intense historical and political debate.
Nguyen Tuan Anh, a teen hiker, survived nearly 2 days in Vietnam's mountains on Orion Choco Pies. He rationed the limited food supply to sustain himself until help arrived. With limited supplies, Nguyen Tuan Anh rationed the only food he had.
Myanmar's junta moved Aung San Suu Kyi to a "designated residence" for the remainder of her prison sentence. The move is part of an effort to portray legitimacy and claim "benevolence".
The US lost its monopoly on rare earths to China. The story of this shift was told in a Planet Money episode. Planet Money tells the story of how the U. S.
Myanmar's state television announced that Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, over five years after the military coup that removed her from power. This move is seen as an attempt to rehabilitate the country's image.
Aung San Suu Kyi was moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar. Authorities reduced her sentence as part of a prisoner amnesty marking a Buddhist holiday. Authorities had announced Ms.
Six people were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Washington state. Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack.
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