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Long-term effects of starvation in Gaza!
Photo credit: the conversation After facing an increasing level of international criticism, Israel has announced it would give access to convoys delivering food, and machine It would also allow air drops of aid. SBS News reports that the country denies reports of starvation in Gaza. The World Health Organization and quite a few aid groups had warned of the…
Budget cuts propel migrants to Europe says UNHCR Chief!
Photo credit: Politico The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has said budget cuts to the UNHCR are driving more migrants to Europe. In an interview on Monday, he said, “There is no doubt in my mind that people are already moving from Chad to Libya – Sudanese refugees. Give more assistance to states where people…
Philippino rights groups protest state of the nation address in the Philippines!
Philppino activists protested peacefully in Toronto on Sunday against the State of the Nation address expected to be presented by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez . Marcos Jr. on Monday. Many of the speakers were naturally emotional in describing life in their fatherland. They said the few rulers were enjoying while the rest of the people…
Israel to open humanitarian corridors in Gaza…
Photo credit: ABC News As more Gazans starve to death, Israel’s military has announced that airdrops of aid will begin Saturday night in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be opened for United Nations convoys. MSN reports that the statement was issued late Saturday. It followed warnings from experts about the impending famine. International criticism has…
54 children swim from Morocco to Ceuta!
Photo credit: Reuters At least 54 children and about 30 adults swam the distance of about 14 kilometers from Morocco to Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, in rough seas and fog. Asiaone reports that video footage on Spanish television channel RTVE showed Civil Guard launches making repeated rescue attempts to bring some of the swimmers…
Bengal Police experiences soar in demand for clearance!
Photo credit: The Economic Times After reports of mass detentions of Bengali-speaking migrants in other states, Bengal Police has witnessed a rapid increase in online Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) applications. The Times of India reports that there has been a mass detention of Bengali-speaking migrants in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, and UP. Cops in…
US restricts healthcare for immigrants!
Photo credit: the New York Times The US Department of Health and Human Services (NHS) now classifies the Health Centre Program (Section 330 grants) as a “Federal public benefit,” which restricts Non-Qualified Aliens’ access to most services. Only emergency care, immunizations, and communicable disease treatment remain accessible to all. HINSHAW reports that there is an operational…


