Israel Says It Is Trying To ‘Flood’ Gaza With Aid
Israel’s military says it is trying to supply Gaza with aid as international pressure to address the territory’s humanitarian crisis grows.
Haiti: US To Boost funding For Foreign Security Force As Violence grips country
The US says it will contribute $100m (£78m) to an international security force in Haiti as violence grips the country.
Bitcoin Hits Fresh Record Above $71,000
Bitcoin hit a fresh record above $71,000 on Monday as demand for the cryptocurrency picks up amid optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates the year.
South Korea Deploys Military
South Korea will start deploying military physicians and doctors from public health centers to hospitals this Monday.
Sweden Formally Joins NATO, Becomes 32nd Member
Sweden on Thursday became the 32nd member of NATO with the handover of documents at a ceremony in Washington, a historic move that Secretary of State Antony Blinken said marked a “strategic debacle” by Russia.
AI Tools Generate Sexist Content, Warns UN
The world’s most popular AI tools are powered by programs from OpenAI and Meta that show prejudice against women, according to a study launched on Thursday by the UN’s cultural organisation UNESCO.
EU to Investigate Israel’s Compliance with Human Rights Obligations
The European Union, EU, has agreed to investigate whether Israel is complying with human rights obligations stipulated in its trade deal with the bloc.
Haiti PM Ariel Henry In Puerto Rico As Gang Violence Continues
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has landed in Puerto Rico .
Israel Shoots 50 Dead As Gazans Rush To Aid Trucks
A Gaza emergency doctor said Thursday that Israeli forces shot dead at least 50 people who rushed towards trucks loaded with humanitarian aid for Gaza City residents.
At least 576,000 People In Gaza One Step Away from famine
Reports say Officials from the United Nations have accused Israel of blocking aid from reaching Palestinians in Gaza, saying that at least one-quarter of the population is a step away from famine, without urgent action.