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Gaza hospitals on emergency-only status
As fuel supplies teeter on the brink of depletion UN facilities are grappling with a surge of 600,000 displaced Palestinians, straining their capacity.
The health ministry, under the control of Hamas in Gaza, has reported over 700 casualties due to Israeli airstrikes, which have persisted for two consecutive days. Israel maintains that the targets of these airstrikes are primarily Hamas fighters and their infrastructure. This military response was triggered by a large-scale cross-border assault on 7th October, leading to over 1,400 casualties and 222 hostages. Israel, along with the UK, the US, and other nations, designates Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Fuel deliveries to Gaza have been obstructed by Israel, citing fears that the fuel could be diverted by Hamas for military purposes. Israel accuses Hamas of hoarding diesel, refusing to distribute it.
Gaza’s hospitals, facing a dire situation, have taken the painful decision to close down all departments except emergency rooms to conserve fuel for life-saving equipment like ventilators, incubators, and dialysis machines.
As the situation worsens, healthcare facilities are at risk of collapsing. The World Health Organisation’s representative, Dr. Richard Peeperkorn, warns that UN-supported hospitals are operating generators at minimal levels for critical operations.
Gaza’s electricity has been sporadic since Israel halted its supply in response to the Hamas attacks. With the sole power station running out of fuel on 11th October, backup generators are the only source of electricity.
Aid groups and medical professionals in Gaza are sounding the alarm, emphasising that more lives are at risk if essential equipment fails due to the absence of electricity. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (Unrwa), overseeing the largest humanitarian operation in Gaza, has declared it will cease operations if additional fuel supplies aren’t secured by Wednesday night.
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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces
Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.
Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.
Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.
The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.
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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.
Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.
Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.
The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.
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