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May 31, 2024

Combat in part of north Gaza is over, Israeli military says

Israeli forces have shifted their focus to disrupting Hamas activities in Rafah, South Gaza, after days of intense fighting in north Gaza, military officials say.

May 31, 2024

Ukraine's military recruits thousands of prison inmates with promise of forgiven sentences

Ukraine is enlisting prisoners to fight against Russia in an effort to bolster its military numbers in the war against Russia. More than 4,000 inmates have applied to join.

May 30, 2024

With global crises multiplying, WHO's emergency program faces severe funding shortfall, report says

The world's many crises have left the World Health Organization short of funds and have the potential to hamstring the ability of its emergencies program to operate.

May 30, 2024

China says military drills around Taiwan met goals, warns of further action if provoked

China's military successfully achieved its objectives during two days of exercises around Taiwan, a defense ministry spokesperson reported. The drills occurred last week.

May 29, 2024

Ukraine's military seeing impact of US weapons delivery on battlefield, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced the impact of U.S. weapon deliveries on stabilizing the frontline in Ukraine during a press conference.

May 29, 2024

FDA warns that nicotine-like chemicals in vapes may be more potent than nicotine

Nicotine alternatives are being introduced in vapes in the U.S. and abroad. These synthetic substances might be more potent and addictive than traditional nicotine.

May 29, 2024

US health secretary says an agreement on global pandemic response treaty is near

Health officials are meeting to try to wrap up negotiations on a pandemic response treaty and updates to existing International Health Rules, but countries are considering an extension.

May 29, 2024

Rare dispute reveals China and North Korea's ongoing discord over nuclear weapons

North Korea's recent criticism of China has revealed tensions between the two nations. North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for discussing denuclearization.

May 29, 2024

DC's Smithsonian National Zoo to welcome pair of young pandas from China

The National Zoo in Washington has announced that China will send two young giant pandas to the U.S., marking a renewal of panda diplomacy between the two countries.

May 29, 2024

D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his fallen comrades.