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The UN General Assembly is scheduled to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This comes as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating, calling it a "catastrophe." the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a resolution calling for immediate and unimpeded access to vital humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. This resolution represents the first time any United Nations agency has officially requested such action. About 18,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli bombardment since October 7. The resolution expresses grave concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The ongoing hostilities have caused widespread damage to infrastructure, includin...

Fashion brand Zara is facing criticism for its new limited-edition collection. Accusations have been leveled against the brand for exploiting the suffering in Gaza caused by Israeli airstrikes. The controversy erupted when Zara shared images on Instagram from its collection. Additionally, it features a model in ruins and holding a mannequin wrapped in plastic. Zara, the popular fashion brand, is receiving criticism for its latest advertising campaign which some say bears a resemblance to scenes of destruction in Gaza. The images, are part of the campaign named "The Jacket". It features model Kristen McMenamy standing amid rubble, limbless statues, and mannequins wrapped in white cloth and plastic. The Spanish retailer's atelier series, described as "a limited edition collection cele...

The United States used its veto power to block a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The majority of the council, 13 out of 15 members, voted in favor of the resolution. During the United Nations Security Council, the United States exercised its veto power to block a resolution put forth by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Despite receiving support from 13 out of the 15 Council members, the resolution was thwarted by the U.S., with Britain choosing to abstain. The move came after a warning from UN Secretary-General António Guterres. He expressed deep concern about the escalating conflict in Gaza. Guterres emphasized that failure to halt the fighting could...

Palestinian Authority is working with US officials on a plan to run Gaza once the war is over. The preferred outcome of the conflict would be for Hamas to become a junior partner under the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). However, it will help to build a new independent state that includes the occupied West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem In a recent development, the Palestinian Authority is actively engaged in discussions with U.S. officials to formulate a comprehensive plan for governing Gaza after the ongoing conflict. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh revealed this collaboration in an interview with Bloomberg News. Shtayyeh expressed the desire for a resolution where the Hamas militant group, currently in control of Gaza, would assume a subordinate role under...

Russian President Vladimir Putin embarked on a rare foreign trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations. This visit marks a significant move for Putin, who has largely limited his travel since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023 for alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin did something unusual by going on a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations. He visited during the COP28 UN climate summit in the UAE, and they talked about issues like conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and oil production. Putin hasn't been traveling internationally much since March due to an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged war crimes...