Polio Variant Detected in Gaza Sewage Amid Health Crisis
Recent findings confirm the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) in Gaza sewage, raising public health concerns. Isolated from samples in Khan Younis and Deir al Balah, the virus is genetically linked to strains previously found in Egypt. While no paralysis cases have been reported, the WHO and local health authorities are enhancing surveillance and immunization efforts amidst a deteriorating healthcare situation in Gaza.
Israeli Container Line Zim Faces Stock Drop Amidst Ceasefire Talks in Gaza
Israeli container line Zim experiences an 18% drop in stock value as potential ceasefire in Gaza sparks investor concerns and sell-offs in the shipping sector. Geopolitical developments impact shipping industry sensitivity, highlighting risks of operating in conflict-prone areas. Market turbulence underscores global trade interconnectedness and maritime asset vulnerability to geopolitical tensions, emphasizing need for robust risk management strategies.
Lewis Hamilton Speaks Out Against Israeli Attacks on Palestine
Lewis Hamilton, the renowned British Formula 1 driver, speaks out against Israel’s attacks on Palestine, highlighting the devastating toll on children’s lives. With over 13,000 children dead in Gaza and one in three facing severe malnutrition, Hamilton calls for urgent action to end the ongoing tragedy. As he uses his platform to raise awareness, Hamilton’s powerful messages resonate with many, emphasizing the need for compassion and collective effort in addressing global humanitarian crises.
Oil Prices Fall as Traders Monitor Cease-Fire Negotiations in Israel-Hamas Conflict
Oil prices fell on Thursday as traders kept a close watch on the ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The West Texas Intermediate contract for March dropped 2.68% to settle at $73.82 a barrel, while the Brent…
Photographers Document Lives of Children in Gaza
In February 2010, Australian photographer Jim McFarlane was documenting local children at an after-school club in Gaza City. Teachers had asked each child to bring in a sentimental item – something important to them. ‘One young boy, maybe 12 years…