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Bulgaria Makes Strides in Reducing Infant Mortality, Yet Challenges Remain
Despite notable progress in reducing infant mortality rates, Bulgaria continues to grapple with figures well above the European Union average, highlighting persistent challenges in child healthcare, a recent report reveals.
Israel's New Approach: Flooding Gaza with Humanitarian Aid Amid Mounting Pressure
Amid escalating international pressure, Israel has shifted its approach, aiming to inundate Gaza with humanitarian aid from multiple entry points. This change in strategy comes as a response to mounting calls for increased aid delivery to the region, with the United Nations urging for a significant uptick in supplies and the European Union condemning the use of hunger as a weapon.
Aid ship slowly heads for Gaza as calls for assistance grow
A first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid was making slow progress towards the Gaza Strip on Thursday as efforts grew to bring more humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory besieged by Israel.
CHP leader calls on Israel to cease attacks amid Ramadan
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel has condemned Israel's ongoing attacks in Gaza, urging an immediate cessation during the holy month of Ramadan.
Aid boat bound for Gaza as UN agency chief decries 'war on children'
A Spanish charity boat taking food to Gaza left Cyprus on Tuesday in hopes of opening a maritime corridor to carry sorely needed aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
Seyhan mayor faces probe over using UN aid in campaign
Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into allegations that the mayor of Seyhan district in the southern province has used aid materials sent by the U.N. refuge agency for the survivors of the deadly earthquake last February in his election campaign.
Vatican Shifts Tone on Ukraine Conflict: Demands End of Russian Aggression
The Vatican has undergone a notable shift in its approach towards the ongoing war in Ukraine, signaling a firmer stance against Russia's aggression.
Robert De Niro Firmly Declares: "I Would Never Portray Trump on Screen"
Renowned Hollywood icon Robert De Niro has emphatically stated his refusal to ever embody former US President Donald Trump on screen, citing a profound lack of admiration for the controversial figure. According to reports from DPA, the 80-year-old actor expressed his sentiments during an appearance on the HBO show "Real Time," hosted by comedian Bill Marr.
Unrest Forces Haiti's Prime Minister to Resign
Amidst unprecedented violence and turmoil in Haiti, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation, succumbing to mounting pressure from armed criminal gangs and calls for political change. Henry, who has been ruling Haiti since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021, faced escalating attacks by criminal groups demanding his resignation.
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Suffering continues as Gazans break fast without 'joy of Ramadan'
The first day of Ramadan came and went in Gaza, with residents marking a joyless iftar against a backdrop of famine, disease and displacement as the war in the besieged territory ground on more than five months after it began.
As the Muslim world welcomed the start of the holy month on Monday, Gazans faced continued Israeli bombardments and a spiralling humanitarian crisis.