Top 10 world news: US carries out first airdrop of aid into Gaza; Google restores 'delisted' apps; and more
Top 10 world news
The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza.The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals. In other news, Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments.
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US conducts initial airdrop of humanitarian assistance into Gaza
The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2). The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative.
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