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WHO warns 67 million people in crisis zones suffer from mental health disorders
GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday that an estimated 67 million people living in conflict, disaster, or displacement settings are suffering from mental health disorders, urging that mental health support be recognized as a life-saving priority in humanitarian operations."One in five people in emergencies lives with a mental health condition, yet mental health support is still treated, in too many responses, as optional," said Fahmy Hanna, WHO’s technical officer for mental health, during a UN press briefing in Geneva.Hanna noted that while coordination mechanisms for mental health are now active in 71% of emergencies — up from less than half in 2019 — the quality and coverage of services still fall short.He also raised alarm over a 94% drop in...
October 10, 2025

WHO warns 67 million people in crisis zones suffer from mental health disorders

Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines, tsunami warning issued
MANILA — A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least one person and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning, local media reported.The quake occurred at a depth of 58.1 kilometers (36 miles) off the eastern coast of Mindanao at 9:43 a.m. local time (0143 GMT), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology initially measured the tremor at 7.6 before revising it to 7.5, and warned residents in eastern and southern coastal areas to stay alert for possible tsunami waves.Local media outlet Inquirer reported one confirmed fatality in Mindanao, while authorities were assessing additional damage and casualties.In Davao City, officials suspended all classes in public...
October 10, 2025

Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines, tsunami warning issued

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israel begins troop withdrawal under Trump plan
GAZA CITY — A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza came into effect at 12 noon local time (0900 GMT) on Friday, as Israel began its gradual troop withdrawal in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan to end the two-year war.“Starting at 12:00, army forces took up positions on the new operational deployment lines based on the ceasefire agreement and the return of the abductees,” the Israeli army said in a statement.The army confirmed that troops were redeploying along the ‘Yellow Line’ inside the Gaza Strip, while maintaining positions to address “immediate threats.”Israeli media said the full withdrawal would be completed within 24 hours, with forces pulling back from Rafah, Khan Younis, and northern Gaza.As the ceasefire began, tens of thousands of displaced...
October 10, 2025

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israel begins troop withdrawal under Trump plan

El-Sisi invites Trump to attend Gaza ceasefire signing in Cairo
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi renewed his invitation to US President Donald Trump on Thursday to attend the signing of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Palestinians and Israel, following four days of indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh.During a meeting at the Ittihadiya Palace with U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner, Sisi “welcomed the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the strenuous efforts of President Trump in this regard,” according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.Sisi told the U.S. delegation that Egypt looks forward to the signing “as soon as possible,” reaffirming Cairo’s commitment to close coordination with Washington in implementing Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan.He also stressed the...
October 09, 2025

El-Sisi invites Trump to attend Gaza ceasefire signing in Cairo

Trump to visit Israel ‘in the coming days,’ Israeli president says
TEL AVIV — US President Donald Trump will visit Israel “in the coming days,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday, as Israel’s government prepares to vote on a ceasefire agreement with Hamas aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza.Herzog’s office confirmed in a statement that Trump is expected to arrive “amid significant progress in talks on the release of hostages.”The exact date of his arrival has not been disclosed, but Israeli authorities have already announced heightened security measures and closures across Jerusalem, the politically sensitive city at the heart of regional tensions.Israeli media, including public broadcaster KAN, reported that Trump’s visit would coincide with the cabinet’s vote on the ceasefire deal, a key test for his 20-point Gaza peace...
October 09, 2025

Trump to visit Israel ‘in the coming days,’ Israeli president says

UN study warns over 54,000 Gaza children under 5 are acutely malnourished
GAZA — After two years of war and widespread food shortages, more than 54,600 children under age 5 in Gaza are acutely malnourished, including over 12,800 suffering from severe malnutrition, according to a new United Nations study published Wednesday in The Lancet medical journal.The analysis, conducted by the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), found that as of early August, 16% of children aged 6 months to just under 5 years were experiencing acute wasting — a life-threatening form of malnutrition — while nearly 4% were severely wasted.“Tens of thousands of preschool-aged children in the Gaza Strip are now suffering from preventable acute malnutrition and face an increased risk of mortality,” said Dr. Masako Horino, the study’s lead...
October 09, 2025

UN study warns over 54,000 Gaza children under 5 are acutely malnourished

How the 2025 Nobel winners found out — from knocks at dawn to calls mistaken for spam
BERLIN — For some of this year’s Nobel Prize winners, the life-changing news came with a knock on the door before dawn.For others, it was a long-awaited phone call recognizing discoveries made decades ago or a flood of messages that arrived only after a hike through Yellowstone National Park.The Nobel Prizes — awarded for achievements in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, economics, and peace — are among the world’s most prestigious honors, joining a pantheon that includes Albert Einstein and Mother Teresa.But behind the glory, many laureates’ first moments of fame were surprisingly ordinary, sleepy confusion, disbelief, or simply no phone signal.One of the 2025 medicine prize winners, Dr. Fred Ramsdell, was on vacation in Yellowstone National Park when the Nobel...
October 09, 2025

How the 2025 Nobel winners found out — from knocks at dawn to calls mistaken for spam

Putin admits Russian missiles downed Azerbaijani jet, pledges accountability and compensation
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for downing an Azerbaijani passenger jet last December, killing 38 people, his first public acknowledgment of Russia’s role in the tragedy, in an effort to ease tensions with Azerbaijan.Speaking in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, after meeting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of a summit of former Soviet nations, Putin said that missiles fired at a Ukrainian drone exploded near the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190, which was flying from Baku to Grozny, the capital of Russia’s Chechnya region, on Dec. 25, 2024.“The Russian side will obviously do everything to provide compensation and give legal assessment to all responsible officials’ actions,” Putin said.He added that the...
October 09, 2025

Putin admits Russian missiles downed Azerbaijani jet, pledges accountability and compensation

What to know about the new Gaza ceasefire deal and what comes next
CAIRO — A breakthrough deal has paused the two-year war in Gaza, raising hopes for an end to one of the region’s deadliest conflicts.But key questions remain over whether the agreement hailed by U.S. President Donald Trump as “a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace” can truly deliver lasting stability.Here’s what to know about the deal, its terms, and the uncertain path ahead. What does the deal include? The agreement — reached after intensive mediation by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey — sets in motion an initial phase that will see: The release of the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages within days. The release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners by Israel. The return of around 28 bodies of deceased hostages, though this may take longer for...
October 09, 2025

What to know about the new Gaza ceasefire deal and what comes next

Starmer hails UK-India trade deal as ‘launchpad’ for deeper partnership during visit to Mumbai
MUMBAI — UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday hailed the new UK-India trade deal as a “launchpad” for stronger economic and diplomatic ties following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai.The two leaders met to discuss expanding business, education, and climate cooperation after signing the landmark trade agreement in July, described by Starmer as “the most ambitious trade deal India has ever done.”“This trade deal is a launchpad to boost British leadership in everything from tech, to life sciences, to renewable energy and much more beyond that,” Starmer said at a press conference.“The opportunity is clear — just look at the sheer scale of India, the world’s largest democracy on track to become the third-largest economy by...
October 09, 2025

Starmer hails UK-India trade deal as ‘launchpad’ for deeper partnership during visit to Mumbai

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