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<p>The United States (US) military said on Sunday (Mar 10) that it carried out an operation in violence-hit Haiti to airlift non-essential American embassy personnel from the country. In a statement, the military's Southern Command said, "This airlift of personnel into and out of the embassy is consistent with our standard practice for embassy security augmentation worldwide, and no Haitians were on board the military aircraft."</p>

<p>"Our embassy remains focussed on advancing US government efforts to support the Haitian people, including mobilising support for the Haitian National Police, expediting the deployment of the United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, and accelerating a peaceful transition of power via free and fair elections," the statement added.</p>

<h2><strong>Blinken speaks with Kenyan president&nbsp;about crisis</strong></h2>

<p>The airlift comes as the US State Department said that Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto about the Haiti crisis on Saturday and the two leaders underscored their commitment to a multinational security mission to restore order.</p>

<p>"They underscored unwavering commitment to the deployment of a Multinational Security Support mission to support the Haitian National Police in creating the security conditions necessary to conduct free and fair elections," a statement from the State Department said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/haiti-violence-escalating-unrest-leading-to-shortages-of-food-and-water-698323">Haiti violence: Ongoing unrest cripples economy, triggers food and water shortage</a></strong></p>

<p>Haiti entered a state of emergency last Sunday after fighting escalated. Armed gangs, who are behind the violence, are calling for the overthrow of the government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Since the violence started on February 29, scores of people have been killed and more than 15,000 have been forced from their homes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The violence began as Prime Minister Henry was in Kenya seeking a deal for an international force to fight the gangs. Henry, who has been in Puerto Rico since Tuesday, held a telephone conversation with Blinken.</p>

<p>According to State Department official Brian Nichols, Blinken spoke with Henry about "the urgent need to accelerate the transition to a broader, more inclusive government."</p>

<h2><strong>State of emergency extended for another month</strong></h2>

<p>Henry has been unable to return to his country. On Thursday, his government announced that the state of emergency would be extended for another month. The state of emergency bans all public protests, day and night, and allows security forces to use "all legal means" at their disposal to enforce the curfew and apprehend those who break it, the government said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Haiti PM stranded in Puerto Rico as he tried to return home amidst gang violence</strong></p>

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<p>The United Nations (UN) has warned that the country's health system was "nearing collapse," with shortages of staff, equipment, beds, drugs and blood to treat patients with gunshot wounds.</p>


The United States (US) military said on Sunday (Mar 10) that it carried out an operation in violence-hit Haiti to airlift non-essential American embassy personnel from the country.

The United States (US) military said on Sunday (Mar 10) that it carried out an operation in violence-hit Haiti to airlift non-essential American embassy personnel from the country. In a statement, the military's Southern Command said, "This airlift of personnel into and out of the embassy is consistent with our standard practice for embassy security augmentation worldwide, and no Haitians were on board the military aircraft." "Our embassy remains focussed on advancing US government efforts to support the Haitian people, including mobilising support for the Haitian National Police, expediting the deployment of the United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, and accelerating a peaceful transition of power via free and fair elections," the statement added. Blinken speaks with Kenyan president about crisis The airlift comes as the US State Department said that Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Kenyan President William Ruto about the Haiti crisis on Saturday and the two leaders underscored their commitment to a multinational security mission to restore order. "They underscored unwavering commitment to the deployment of a Multinational Security Support mission to support the Haitian National Police in creating the security conditions necessary to conduct free and fair elections," a statement from the State Department said. Also read | Haiti violence: Ongoing unrest cripples economy, triggers food and water shortage Haiti entered a state of emergency last Sunday after fighting escalated. Armed gangs, who are behind the violence, are calling for the overthrow of the government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Since the violence started on February 29, scores of people have been killed and more than 15,000 have been forced from their homes. The violence began as Prime Minister Henry was in Kenya seeking a deal for an international force to fight the gangs. Henry, who has been in Puerto Rico since Tuesday, held a telephone conversation with Blinken. According to State Department official Brian Nichols, Blinken spoke with Henry about "the urgent need to accelerate the transition to a broader, more inclusive government." State of emergency extended for another month Henry has been unable to return to his country. On Thursday, his government announced that the state of emergency would be extended for another month. The state of emergency bans all public protests, day and night, and allows security forces to use "all legal means" at their disposal to enforce the curfew and apprehend those who break it, the government said. Also watch | Haiti PM stranded in Puerto Rico as he tried to return home amidst gang violence × The United Nations (UN) has warned that the country's health system was "nearing collapse," with shortages of staff, equipment, beds, drugs and blood to treat patients with gunshot wounds.

US military airlifts personnel from American embassy in violence-hit Haiti

<p>In continued effort to secure the release of hostages still held captive in Gaza, Israeli spy chief met with his US counterpart on Saturday (March 9) Tel Aviv said.</p>

<p>"The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on behalf of the Mossad.</p>

<p>"Contacts and cooperation with the mediators continue all the time in an effort to narrow the gaps and reach agreements," said Mossad.</p>

<p>The statement comes amid mediators scrambling to secure a new ceasefire deal in the Gaza war before Ramadan which could begin as early as Sunday, depending on the lunar calendar.</p>

<p>The Israelis did not specify if the meeting took place on Friday (March 8) between Barnea and Burns.</p>

<p>"At this stage, Hamas is entrenching its positions like someone who is not interested in a deal and is striving to inflame the region during Ramadan at the expense of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip," it said.</p>

<p>Mossad also stated that Hamas was aiming for&nbsp;unrest in the area to worsen during Ramadan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli officials have stated that the conflict between the warring sides would come to an end only with the defeat of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.</p>

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<h2><strong>Without truce before Ramadan, Israel and Jerusalem could be very, very dangerous, says Biden</strong></h2>

<p>United States President Joe Biden issued a warning this week stating that without a truce before Ramadan, "Israel and Jerusalem could be very, very dangerous" as he expressed doubt on Friday (Mar 8) about the possibility of achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas before the Muslim holy month.</p>

<p>His remarks on the ceasefire come after he recently spoke in his State of the Union about addressing the increasing humanitarian crisis in Gaza since October 7.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In continued effort to secure the release of hostages still held captive in Gaza, Israeli spy chief met with his US counterpart on Saturday (March 9) Tel Aviv said.

In continued effort to secure the release of hostages still held captive in Gaza, Israeli spy chief met with his US counterpart on Saturday (March 9) Tel Aviv said. "The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on behalf of the Mossad. "Contacts and cooperation with the mediators continue all the time in an effort to narrow the gaps and reach agreements," said Mossad. The statement comes amid mediators scrambling to secure a new ceasefire deal in the Gaza war before Ramadan which could begin as early as Sunday, depending on the lunar calendar. The Israelis did not specify if the meeting took place on Friday (March 8) between Barnea and Burns. "At this stage, Hamas is entrenching its positions like someone who is not interested in a deal and is striving to inflame the region during Ramadan at the expense of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip," it said. Mossad also stated that Hamas was aiming for unrest in the area to worsen during Ramadan. Israeli officials have stated that the conflict between the warring sides would come to an end only with the defeat of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Also read: Israel strikes residential tower in southern Rafah as ceasefire talks stall Without truce before Ramadan, Israel and Jerusalem could be very, very dangerous, says Biden United States President Joe Biden issued a warning this week stating that without a truce before Ramadan, "Israel and Jerusalem could be very, very dangerous" as he expressed doubt on Friday (Mar 8) about the possibility of achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas before the Muslim holy month. His remarks on the ceasefire come after he recently spoke in his State of the Union about addressing the increasing humanitarian crisis in Gaza since October 7. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel says Hamas hardening stance on hostage deal to 'inflame region' during Ramadan

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<p>Oxford University has been accused of holding training programmes that were attended by Chinese transplant doctors facing serious allegations of illegally harvesting human organs, The Telegraph reported. Despite warnings about the risks associated with collaborating with the Chinese transplant sector, academics at Oxford designed numerous courses over three years to purportedly benefit hundreds of medics.</p>

<p>One notable participant in the recent New Horizons programme, Prof Zheng Shusen, has come under scrutiny in a 2018 UK tribunal submission.</p>

<p>The document questions his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity, citing a "clear and convincing evidence pattern" and suggests that he was complicit in the extraction of organs from unknown individuals.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Harvard's Morgue Manager turns into an organ trafficker</strong></p>

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<p>The university has been cautioned that its participation in the programme could consequently contribute to organ harvesting.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>This revelation comes amid growing concerns about the Chinese Communist Party's influence on top British universities. China under Xi Jinping has frequently utilised international medical collaborations to downplay concerns about its transplantation ethics, despite providing minimal transparency on organ sourcing.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-treated-badly-first-indian-to-head-students-union-bares-dark-side-of-oxford-university-640584">'We are treated badly': First Indian to head students’ body makes explosive claims about Oxford University</a></strong></p>

<p>Contrary to claims that China's organ supply transitioned to voluntary donations in 2015, experts cited in the British media argue that the scale of the organ transplantation programme couldn't be sustained solely by death-row prisoners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The documented imprisonment and torture of Falun Gong spiritualists have been pointed to as a likely source, as highlighted by the UK's independent China Tribunal chaired by Sir Geoffrey Nice KC in 2020.</p>

<p>Despite being non-statutory, the tribunal's findings have been endorsed by government ministers, who have further urged the World Health Organization to take note. The global shortage of organs and the lucrative black market for illegally obtained tissue add urgency to the need for addressing these allegations.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Prof Zheng, who is at the centre of the row?</strong></h2>

<p>Prof Zheng is a liver transplantation specialist at Zhejiang University. He faces accusations of harvesting organs on demand, potentially from blood-typed captive individuals in Chinese jails.</p>

<p>Moreover, he has been linked to the "Anti-Cult Association", that support the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Oxford University has been accused of holding training programmes that were attended by Chinese transplant doctors facing serious allegations of illegally harvesting human organs, The Telegraph reported.

Oxford University has been accused of holding training programmes that were attended by Chinese transplant doctors facing serious allegations of illegally harvesting human organs, The Telegraph reported. Despite warnings about the risks associated with collaborating with the Chinese transplant sector, academics at Oxford designed numerous courses over three years to purportedly benefit hundreds of medics. One notable participant in the recent New Horizons programme, Prof Zheng Shusen, has come under scrutiny in a 2018 UK tribunal submission. The document questions his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity, citing a "clear and convincing evidence pattern" and suggests that he was complicit in the extraction of organs from unknown individuals. Also watch | Gravitas: Harvard's Morgue Manager turns into an organ trafficker × The university has been cautioned that its participation in the programme could consequently contribute to organ harvesting. What does it mean? This revelation comes amid growing concerns about the Chinese Communist Party's influence on top British universities. China under Xi Jinping has frequently utilised international medical collaborations to downplay concerns about its transplantation ethics, despite providing minimal transparency on organ sourcing. Also read | 'We are treated badly': First Indian to head students’ body makes explosive claims about Oxford University Contrary to claims that China's organ supply transitioned to voluntary donations in 2015, experts cited in the British media argue that the scale of the organ transplantation programme couldn't be sustained solely by death-row prisoners. The documented imprisonment and torture of Falun Gong spiritualists have been pointed to as a likely source, as highlighted by the UK's independent China Tribunal chaired by Sir Geoffrey Nice KC in 2020. Despite being non-statutory, the tribunal's findings have been endorsed by government ministers, who have further urged the World Health Organization to take note. The global shortage of organs and the lucrative black market for illegally obtained tissue add urgency to the need for addressing these allegations. Who is Prof Zheng, who is at the centre of the row? Prof Zheng is a liver transplantation specialist at Zhejiang University. He faces accusations of harvesting organs on demand, potentially from blood-typed captive individuals in Chinese jails. Moreover, he has been linked to the "Anti-Cult Association", that support the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese doctors accused of harvesting organs of death row inmates attended Oxford University’s sessions

After Canada, Sweden has now announced that it will resume funding the UNRWA. This development comes after 16 countries paused funding to the agency.

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<p>The United States has dispatched a military ship laden with humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday (March 10).</p>

<p>This comes after US President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address&nbsp; that the US military will build a temporary aid port on Gaza's Mediterranean coast to provide humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave via sea.</p>

<p>General Frank S. Besson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia "less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea," CENTCOM said in a statement.</p>

<p>The logistics support vessel is "carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies," it said.</p>

<p>There is no port infrastructure in Gaza. The US plans to use Cyprus initially, which is offering a procedure for screening of cargoes that will include Israeli officials, eliminating the need for security checks in Gaza.</p>

<p>An Israeli official said Tel Aviv "fully supports the deployment of a temporary dock" on Gaza’s coast and the operation would be carried out "with full coordination between the two parties."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel says Hamas hardening stance on hostage deal</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in a continued effort to secure the release of hostages still held captive in Gaza, the Israeli spy chief met with his US counterpart on Saturday (March 9), Tel Aviv said.</p>

<p>"The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on behalf of the Mossad.</p>

<p>"Contacts and cooperation with the mediators continue all the time in an effort to narrow the gaps and reach agreements," said Mossad.</p>

<p>The statement comes amid mediators scrambling to secure a new ceasefire deal in the Gaza war before Ramadan which could begin as early as Sunday, depending on the lunar calendar.</p>

<p>"At this stage, Hamas is entrenching its positions like someone who is not interested in a deal and is striving to inflame the region during Ramadan at the expense of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip," it said.</p>

<p>Mossad also stated that Hamas was aiming for unrest in the area to worsen during Ramadan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli officials have stated that the conflict between the warring sides would come to an end only with the defeat of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States has dispatched a military ship laden with humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday (March 10). This comes after US President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address that the US military will build a temporary aid port on Gaza's Mediterranean coast to provide humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave via sea.

The United States has dispatched a military ship laden with humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday (March 10). This comes after US President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address that the US military will build a temporary aid port on Gaza's Mediterranean coast to provide humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave via sea. General Frank S. Besson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia "less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea," CENTCOM said in a statement. The logistics support vessel is "carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies," it said. There is no port infrastructure in Gaza. The US plans to use Cyprus initially, which is offering a procedure for screening of cargoes that will include Israeli officials, eliminating the need for security checks in Gaza. An Israeli official said Tel Aviv "fully supports the deployment of a temporary dock" on Gaza’s coast and the operation would be carried out "with full coordination between the two parties." Also read: Israeli strike kills 5 in Southern Lebanon amid escalating tensions in region Israel says Hamas hardening stance on hostage deal Meanwhile, in a continued effort to secure the release of hostages still held captive in Gaza, the Israeli spy chief met with his US counterpart on Saturday (March 9), Tel Aviv said. "The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on behalf of the Mossad. "Contacts and cooperation with the mediators continue all the time in an effort to narrow the gaps and reach agreements," said Mossad. The statement comes amid mediators scrambling to secure a new ceasefire deal in the Gaza war before Ramadan which could begin as early as Sunday, depending on the lunar calendar. "At this stage, Hamas is entrenching its positions like someone who is not interested in a deal and is striving to inflame the region during Ramadan at the expense of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip," it said. Mossad also stated that Hamas was aiming for unrest in the area to worsen during Ramadan. Israeli officials have stated that the conflict between the warring sides would come to an end only with the defeat of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: US military dispatches ship laden with humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza Strip

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<p>The Metropolitan Police arrested a man after a car crashed into the gates of the Buckingham Palace in central London, British media reported on Sunday (Mar 10). According to the police, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man was taken to a hospital, and the police said enquiries were ongoing to establish the circumstances.</p>

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<p>Buckingham Palace, meanwhile, said that no member of the Royal Family was resident at the time of the incident and repairs to the gates were underway.</p>

<p>Grainy images on social media showed a car at the front gates of the palace. British media quoted a witness as saying they had heard "a loud bang". The police also said that there were no reports of any injuries due to the incident.&nbsp;<br />
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The Metropolitan Police arrested a man after a car crashed into the gates of the Buckingham Palace in central London, British media reported on Sunday (Mar 10). According to the police, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Metropolitan Police arrested a man after a car crashed into the gates of the Buckingham Palace in central London, British media reported on Sunday (Mar 10). According to the police, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. The man was taken to a hospital, and the police said enquiries were ongoing to establish the circumstances. Here's a look at the video: 🇬🇧CAR RAMS INTO GATES AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE London Police: “Armed officers arrested a man at the scene on suspicion of criminal damage. He was taken to hospital. There were no reports of any injuries. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.” Source: Daily Mail https://t.co/8xQpSFl0mk pic.twitter.com/mcOekGrcqI — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 10, 2024 × Buckingham Palace, meanwhile, said that no member of the Royal Family was resident at the time of the incident and repairs to the gates were underway. Grainy images on social media showed a car at the front gates of the palace. British media quoted a witness as saying they had heard "a loud bang". The police also said that there were no reports of any injuries due to the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ramadan 2024: US, UK, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye likely to begin fasting on March 11

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<p>Canada and Sweden would resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after the two countries received assurances of extra checks on the agency's spending and personnel. According to a report by the news agency Reuters on Saturday (Mar 9), Canadian International Aid Minister Ahmed Hussen said that Ottawa would be lifting its temporary pause on funding to the agency.</p>

<p>Hussen did not specify when the temporary pause would be lifted. "UNRWA plays a vital role in Gaza," he said. Canada paused funding on January 26 after Israel alleged that some UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas' October 7 attack last year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his government was waiting for the results of an internal United Nations probe into the Israeli allegations. Hussen said that Canada had reviewed the interim report of the investigation and looked forward to the final version.</p>

<h2><strong>'Taking allegations against UNRWA staff seriously'</strong></h2>

<p>Sweden, meanwhile, announced on Saturday it too was resuming aid to the UNRWA with an initial disbursement of $20 million, a report by The Times of Israel said. “The government has allocated 400 million kronor to UNRWA for the year 2024. Today’s decision concerns a first payment of 200 million kronor,” Sweden said.</p>

<p>Despite agreeing to resume the funding to the cash-strapped UN agency, Ottawa and Stockholm were still taking terror allegations against the staff members seriously, the report added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UNRWA Row: UN releases report on Israeli accusations, accuses Israel of getting fake confessions</strong></p>

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<p>Israel condemned the decisions of the two countries. "...after having received the intelligence-based information about (UNRWA’s) employees who participated in the 7 October massacre and prior to the completion of the work of the investigative bodies and the publication of their findings is a serious mistake that constitutes tacit agreement and support by (Ottawa and Stockholm) to ignoring the involvement of UNRWA employees in terrorist activity,” the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>UNRWA at risk of death</strong></h2>

<p>UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini earlier said that the agency was at risk of death and also at risk of dismantlement, after a total of 16 donors including the United States, paused funding following Israel's allegations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with Swiss broadcaster RTS that was aired on Saturday, Lazzarini said that he was cautiously optimistic some donors would start funding it again within weeks.</p>

<p>"I am cautiously optimistic that within the next few weeks, and also following the publication of Catherine Colonna's report, a number of donors will return," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Canada and Sweden would resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after the two countries received assurances of extra checks on the agency's spending and personnel.

Canada and Sweden would resume funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after the two countries received assurances of extra checks on the agency's spending and personnel. According to a report by the news agency Reuters on Saturday (Mar 9), Canadian International Aid Minister Ahmed Hussen said that Ottawa would be lifting its temporary pause on funding to the agency. Hussen did not specify when the temporary pause would be lifted. "UNRWA plays a vital role in Gaza," he said. Canada paused funding on January 26 after Israel alleged that some UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas' October 7 attack last year. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: UNRWA chief says agency is ‘at risk of death’ On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his government was waiting for the results of an internal United Nations probe into the Israeli allegations. Hussen said that Canada had reviewed the interim report of the investigation and looked forward to the final version. 'Taking allegations against UNRWA staff seriously' Sweden, meanwhile, announced on Saturday it too was resuming aid to the UNRWA with an initial disbursement of $20 million, a report by The Times of Israel said. “The government has allocated 400 million kronor to UNRWA for the year 2024. Today’s decision concerns a first payment of 200 million kronor,” Sweden said. Despite agreeing to resume the funding to the cash-strapped UN agency, Ottawa and Stockholm were still taking terror allegations against the staff members seriously, the report added. Also watch | UNRWA Row: UN releases report on Israeli accusations, accuses Israel of getting fake confessions × Israel condemned the decisions of the two countries. "...after having received the intelligence-based information about (UNRWA’s) employees who participated in the 7 October massacre and prior to the completion of the work of the investigative bodies and the publication of their findings is a serious mistake that constitutes tacit agreement and support by (Ottawa and Stockholm) to ignoring the involvement of UNRWA employees in terrorist activity,” the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement. UNRWA at risk of death UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini earlier said that the agency was at risk of death and also at risk of dismantlement, after a total of 16 donors including the United States, paused funding following Israel's allegations. In an interview with Swiss broadcaster RTS that was aired on Saturday, Lazzarini said that he was cautiously optimistic some donors would start funding it again within weeks. "I am cautiously optimistic that within the next few weeks, and also following the publication of Catherine Colonna's report, a number of donors will return," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Canada, Sweden to resume funding to UNRWA but still taking terror allegations seriously

<p>The customs authorities in Saudi Arabia said that they were able to stop many air passengers from smuggling cocaine and heroin they had hidden inside their guts.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca) said that they had detected more than two kilogrammes of cocaine stashed inside the guts of three travellers who had arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in the Saudi port city of Jeddah.</p>

<p>Another attempt of smuggling 878 grammes of heroin hidden in the gut&nbsp;of a fourth passenger was also foiled by the customs officers at the same airport.</p>

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<p>Zatca did not specify when they uncovered the attempts and also did not reveal the nationalities of the smugglers.</p>

<h2><strong>Hiding cocaine in gut&nbsp;not 'uncommon' in Saudi Arabia</strong></h2>

<p>This is not the first time that such bizarre attempts have been made by passengers to smuggle cocaine into Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even earlier, three kilogrammes of cocaine was found hidden inside the guts of three passengers&nbsp;during a routine inspection.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;WION Exclusive: Saudi Arabia's Tourism Minister Speaks to WION</strong></p>

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<p>An X-ray scan of the passengers was carried out by the officials which led to the detection of cocaine in their intestines.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia in recent months has increased its crackdown on narcotics smugglers and traffickers in what it calls&nbsp;the “war on drugs” and reported multiple thwarted attempts.</p>

<p>In Saudi Arabia, drug smuggling and trafficking are punishable offences with the death sentence being the maximum punishment.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The customs authorities in Saudi Arabia said that they were able to stop many air passengers from smuggling cocaine and heroin they had hidden inside their guts.

The customs authorities in Saudi Arabia said that they were able to stop many air passengers from smuggling cocaine and heroin they had hidden inside their guts. Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (Zatca) said that they had detected more than two kilogrammes of cocaine stashed inside the guts of three travellers who had arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in the Saudi port city of Jeddah. Another attempt of smuggling 878 grammes of heroin hidden in the gut of a fourth passenger was also foiled by the customs officers at the same airport. Also Read: Drug bust takes dramatic turn after Spanish police rescue alleged smuggler’s crew taken hostage Zatca did not specify when they uncovered the attempts and also did not reveal the nationalities of the smugglers. Hiding cocaine in gut not 'uncommon' in Saudi Arabia This is not the first time that such bizarre attempts have been made by passengers to smuggle cocaine into Saudi Arabia. Even earlier, three kilogrammes of cocaine was found hidden inside the guts of three passengers during a routine inspection. Watch: WION Exclusive: Saudi Arabia's Tourism Minister Speaks to WION An X-ray scan of the passengers was carried out by the officials which led to the detection of cocaine in their intestines. Saudi Arabia in recent months has increased its crackdown on narcotics smugglers and traffickers in what it calls the “war on drugs” and reported multiple thwarted attempts. In Saudi Arabia, drug smuggling and trafficking are punishable offences with the death sentence being the maximum punishment. (With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Arabia customs officials find cocaine and heroin hidden in passengers’ guts

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Israel war: Israeli strike on Rafah tower displaces 300 families

<p>Israel targeted one of the largest residential towers in Rafah on Saturday (March 9), located in the southern Gaza Strip, according to residents.</p>

<p>A 12-floor structure near the border with Egypt, sustained damage in the strike, leading to dozens of families being displaced, fortunately, no casualties were reported. Residents mentioned that they received a 30-minute warning from Israel to evacuate the building at night.</p>

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<p>The strike intensifies pressure on the last area of the Gaza enclave not yet invaded by Israel, where over a million displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter. The Israeli military has not immediately responded to requests for comments on the incident.</p>

<p>A resident described the chaotic evacuation, with people running down stairs, some falling and leaving belongings behind. The strike on the Rafah tower has raised concerns among some officials, including a representative from the Fatah party, who fears it may signal an imminent Israeli invasion.</p>

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<p>The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for five months, resulting in significant casualties, injuries, and widespread displacement. The humanitarian situation in the region has deteriorated, with health authorities reporting thousands trapped under rubble and the UN warning of disease and starvation.</p>

<p>The International Committee of the Red Cross called for an end to hostilities to facilitate meaningful aid distribution, Hamas to release hostages without conditions, and Israel to treat Palestinians in custody humanely.</p>

<p>Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages appear to have stalled, with a Hamas source suggesting that the group's delegation is unlikely to visit Cairo for talks. The situation remains tense, with conflicting perspectives on the path forward.</p>

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<p>Gaza's health ministry said at least 82 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the last day.</p>

<p>In Khan Younis, medics said at least 23 people were killed in military raids on homes and in Israeli shelling of a housing project in the Hamad area of the city. In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli fire killed a Palestinian fisherman along the beach, medics said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel targeted one of the largest residential towers in Rafah on Saturday (March 9), located in the southern Gaza Strip, according to residents. A 12-floor structure near the border with Egypt, sustained damage in the strike, leading to dozens of families being displaced, fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Israel targeted one of the largest residential towers in Rafah on Saturday (March 9), located in the southern Gaza Strip, according to residents. A 12-floor structure near the border with Egypt, sustained damage in the strike, leading to dozens of families being displaced, fortunately, no casualties were reported. Residents mentioned that they received a 30-minute warning from Israel to evacuate the building at night. Also read: Israel-Hamas truce 'looking tough' before Ramadan, group says 'no compromise' The strike intensifies pressure on the last area of the Gaza enclave not yet invaded by Israel, where over a million displaced Palestinians are seeking shelter. The Israeli military has not immediately responded to requests for comments on the incident. A resident described the chaotic evacuation, with people running down stairs, some falling and leaving belongings behind. The strike on the Rafah tower has raised concerns among some officials, including a representative from the Fatah party, who fears it may signal an imminent Israeli invasion. Also Read | Prez Biden caught on hot mic, says need to hold 'come to Jesus' meet with Netanyahu The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for five months, resulting in significant casualties, injuries, and widespread displacement. The humanitarian situation in the region has deteriorated, with health authorities reporting thousands trapped under rubble and the UN warning of disease and starvation. The International Committee of the Red Cross called for an end to hostilities to facilitate meaningful aid distribution, Hamas to release hostages without conditions, and Israel to treat Palestinians in custody humanely. Negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages appear to have stalled, with a Hamas source suggesting that the group's delegation is unlikely to visit Cairo for talks. The situation remains tense, with conflicting perspectives on the path forward. Also Read | Prisoner exchange negotiations were ‘underway’ with Kremlin before Navalny’s death: Report Gaza's health ministry said at least 82 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the last day. In Khan Younis, medics said at least 23 people were killed in military raids on homes and in Israeli shelling of a housing project in the Hamad area of the city. In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli fire killed a Palestinian fisherman along the beach, medics said. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel strikes key residential tower in southern Rafah as ceasefire talks stall

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