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Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency Ahead of Elections

February 4, 2025

The military junta in Myanmar has recently extended its state of emergency for an additional six months. This decision comes as the junta prepares for a long-promised election. The announcement was made during a meeting of the National Defense and ..

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Impact of US Withdrawal on WHO Budget

February 4, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) faces challenges following the United States’ decision to withdraw its funding. As the largest contributor, the US accounted for approximately 18% of the WHO’s overall budget. This withdrawal has prompted discussions among WHO member states ..

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What is USAID?

February 4, 2025

The recent call by billionaire Elon Musk to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has ignited a heated debate about the future of US foreign aid. Following a freeze on USAID funding imposed by President Donald Trump, ..

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EU Resumes Monitoring at Rafah Border Crossing

February 1, 2025

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for medical evacuations after being closed since May 2024. This reopening comes amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and is development for humanitarian efforts. The European Union (EU) has reinstated its ..

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US Funding Freeze Threatens Global HIV Treatment Efforts

January 30, 2025

The recent funding freeze imposed by the United States government has raised concerns regarding the future of HIV treatment and care worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this halt could lead to increased illness and death among ..

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Israel Cuts Ties with UNRWA

January 30, 2025

In October 2024, Israeli parliament (Knesset) had passed laws to stop the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The laws also prohibit any contact between Israeli authorities ..

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Red Cross Raises Alarm Over Ebola Risks in Goma

January 29, 2025

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the potential escape of Ebola samples from a laboratory in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Ongoing fighting in the city has raised fears of power cuts that ..

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Resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

January 29, 2025

India and China have recently agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, marking moment in bilateral relations. This decision follows Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Beijing and comes after months of negotiations to resolve military tensions at the Line ..

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Fentanyl Crisis and US-China Trade Tensions

January 29, 2025

Recently, US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports. This decision stems from concerns over the influx of fentanyl into the United States, primarily sourced from China. The opioid epidemic has reached alarming ..

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Strategic Significance of Philadelphi Corridor

January 21, 2025

The Philadelphi Corridor is an important strip of land along the Gaza-Egypt border. It serves as link for Gaza, particularly for Hamas, amidst ongoing conflicts and ceasefire negotiations. Recent developments have seen a ceasefire brokered by international parties, impacting control ..

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