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The Rafah Crossing

October 21, 2023

In the wake of Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip following the October 7 attack by Hamas, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt has become a crucial point for civilians seeking to enter or leave Gaza. This crossing, unlike others, ..

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International Humanitarian Law on Human Shields and Forced Displacement

October 21, 2023

In recent developments, accusations of the use of human shields and forced displacement have emerged in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This article delves into what these terms mean and how they are viewed under International Humanitarian Law ..

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G20 Expert Panel’s Recommendations on Reforming MDBs

October 20, 2023

A G20 expert panel dedicated to strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) has urged these institutions to pivot from financing individual projects to prioritizing sectoral programs aligned with long-term transformation plans proposed by national governments. This strategic shift aims to enhance ..

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What is Nuclear Briefcase?

October 20, 2023

During a recent visit to China by Russian President Vladimir Putin, a peculiar sight caught the attention of onlookers. Russian officers accompanying Putin were observed carrying a mysterious item known as the “nuclear briefcase.” Unraveling the ‘Nuclear Briefcase’ The ‘nuclear ..

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Lao People’s Democratic Republic Achieves Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

October 19, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has successfully eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF), marking its second neglected tropical disease (NTD) elimination in just six years. In 2017, Lao PDR achieved the elimination ..

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Over 600 Million May Face Extreme Poverty by 2030, UN Paper Reveals

October 18, 2023

A new paper by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) warns that the decline in global poverty is anticipated to be slower than previously estimated. It predicts that by 2030, over 600 million people will ..

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