An European Union push towards bloc-wide rules on recyclable packaging to cut plastic and other waste got initial support in the European Parliament on Tuesday. The goal is to reduce the 190 kilograms (420 pounds) of packaging waste each European throws away annually, on average — a mountain of plastic, polystyrene, aluminium, paper and...
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Read MoreAt a Congressional briefing in support of Israel, Nissim Reuben, Program Director of Indian-Jewish Relations at the American Jewish Committee, stated that India is the only country with no history of antisemitism. Reuben also expressed solidarity with Israel in its fight against Hamas. The briefing, organized by HinduACTion and Namaste Shalom Multi-faith Alliance, aimed...
Read MoreA group of 20 Russian citizens, dressed in Ukrainian uniforms, are training at a shooting range outside Kyiv to join Ukraine’s newly-formed Siberian Battalion. A Ukrainian military officer, who asked to remain anonymous, said most of the unit’s 50 members came from Russia, travelling through third countries to reach Ukraine. The officer said most...
Read MoreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the protection of civilians in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. He expressed concerns about violations of international humanitarian law. Guterres also emphasized the importance of respecting and protecting civilians, while also acknowledging the grievances of the Palestinian people. Israel’s UN Ambassador criticized Guterres’ remarks, accusing him of...
Read MoreThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has warned that it may have to stop operations in the Gaza Strip unless urgent fuel deliveries are made. Aid agencies have expressed concern about the lack of fuel, which is necessary to power essential services such as hospitals. Six hospitals have already closed due to the...
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