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WHO Considers $400 Million Budget Cut After US Withdrawal
Bulletin
February 4, 2025
WHO member states discuss a $400 Million budget cut after Trump’s decision to withdraw US funding from the global health body.
WHO member states discuss a $400 Million budget cut after Trump’s decision to withdraw US funding from the global health body.
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Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika shot dead in Sweden before court ruling on Quran burning; police arrest five suspects.
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Belarus election: Lukashenko declared winner in disputed vote; Western nations reject results, call for sanctions.
Jemima says the grooming gangs crisis in the UK spans all communities, races, and faiths, highlighting the widespread nature of the abuse.
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FO condemns Islamophobic rhetoric against the British Pakistani community, highlighting their vital contributions to the UK.
The vast majority of grooming gang offences are carried out by white men, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has said.
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Elon Musk’s remarks on UK’s grooming gangs have ignited political divisions, raising questions about justice, immigration, and right-wing extremism.
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India’s refiners face challenges securing Russian crude, with a shift toward long-term contracts and rising Middle Eastern imports.
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Pakistan and EU reinforce cooperation on key issues at the 14th Joint Commission meeting, focusing on trade and human rights.
The ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli as well as Hamas leaders raise critical questions about international justice, political motivations, and the prospects for accountability in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.