Global Conflict Surge: 25% Rise in Political Violence, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence surged 25% in 2024, with 223,000 deaths; Palestine is the most conflict-ridden country, experiencing over 50,000 fatalities in the past year and 81% of its population exposed to conflict; the UN projects 305 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2025.
Global Conflict Surge: 25% Rise in Political Violence, 223,000 Deaths in 2024
Global political violence surged 25% in 2024, with 223,000 deaths; Palestine is the most conflict-ridden country, experiencing over 50,000 fatalities in the past year and 81% of its population exposed to conflict; the UN projects 305 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2025.
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Israeli Hostage Crisis: Families' Anguish Amidst Government Division
The families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas are facing immense emotional distress and public criticism following the government's slow response and political divisions surrounding the crisis, with some officials prioritizing other issues over the safe return of loved ones.
Israeli Hostage Crisis: Families' Anguish Amidst Government Division
The families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas are facing immense emotional distress and public criticism following the government's slow response and political divisions surrounding the crisis, with some officials prioritizing other issues over the safe return of loved ones.
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Gaza Crisis: IOM Urges Ceasefire Amid Humanitarian Catastrophe
The UN's IOM urges a ceasefire in Gaza due to a humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli attacks, resulting in at least 20 deaths and the freezing deaths of at least seven civilians, including children, while 945,000 urgently need winter aid amid systematic obstruction of aid delivery.
Gaza Crisis: IOM Urges Ceasefire Amid Humanitarian Catastrophe
The UN's IOM urges a ceasefire in Gaza due to a humanitarian crisis caused by Israeli attacks, resulting in at least 20 deaths and the freezing deaths of at least seven civilians, including children, while 945,000 urgently need winter aid amid systematic obstruction of aid delivery.
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Transnistria Rejects Aid, Faces Heating Crisis Amidst Russia's Gas Cutoff
Hundreds of thousands in Transnistria face a harsh winter without heating after rejecting Moldova's offer to buy gas from Europe following Russia's cutoff in January, leaving schools and kindergartens closed; Moldova says Russia is weaponizing the crisis to destabilize the region.
Transnistria Rejects Aid, Faces Heating Crisis Amidst Russia's Gas Cutoff
Hundreds of thousands in Transnistria face a harsh winter without heating after rejecting Moldova's offer to buy gas from Europe following Russia's cutoff in January, leaving schools and kindergartens closed; Moldova says Russia is weaponizing the crisis to destabilize the region.
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Gaza Population Plunges by 160,000 Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Genocide Accusations
The Gaza Strip's population has dropped by over 160,000 to 2.1 million since October 7, 2023, due to over 45,000 deaths, 11,000 missing, and 100,000 fleeing, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, a figure corroborated by the UN. Israel denies accusations of genocide leveled by H...
Gaza Population Plunges by 160,000 Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Genocide Accusations
The Gaza Strip's population has dropped by over 160,000 to 2.1 million since October 7, 2023, due to over 45,000 deaths, 11,000 missing, and 100,000 fleeing, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, a figure corroborated by the UN. Israel denies accusations of genocide leveled by H...
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Israeli Airstrike Kills 11 in Gaza Safe Zone
At least 11 Palestinians, including three children and two women, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a designated humanitarian safe zone in southern Gaza's al-Mawasi area on Thursday, January 2, 2025, part of an ongoing conflict that has killed at least 45,553 Palestinians since October 7, 2023.
Israeli Airstrike Kills 11 in Gaza Safe Zone
At least 11 Palestinians, including three children and two women, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a designated humanitarian safe zone in southern Gaza's al-Mawasi area on Thursday, January 2, 2025, part of an ongoing conflict that has killed at least 45,553 Palestinians since October 7, 2023.
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Gaza Death Toll Rises Amidst Renewed Strikes and Yemen Missile Attacks
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 30 Palestinians in Gaza, including children, overnight, while missiles fired from Yemen triggered air raid sirens in Israel; ceasefire talks are set to resume in Qatar.
Gaza Death Toll Rises Amidst Renewed Strikes and Yemen Missile Attacks
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 30 Palestinians in Gaza, including children, overnight, while missiles fired from Yemen triggered air raid sirens in Israel; ceasefire talks are set to resume in Qatar.
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Gaza Police Chief Killed in Israeli Airstrikes; Death Toll Rises
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed the police chief and his deputy, resulting in a death toll ranging from 50 to 75, including casualties in a designated humanitarian zone; these actions defy international efforts for de-escalation and raise concerns about the conflict's humanitarian implications.
Gaza Police Chief Killed in Israeli Airstrikes; Death Toll Rises
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed the police chief and his deputy, resulting in a death toll ranging from 50 to 75, including casualties in a designated humanitarian zone; these actions defy international efforts for de-escalation and raise concerns about the conflict's humanitarian implications.
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Mozambican Refugee Crisis Exacerbates Malawi's Humanitarian Challenges
Following a disputed election in Mozambique, over 13,000 Mozambicans have fled to Malawi, seeking refuge due to post-election violence, facing dire humanitarian conditions and exacerbating Malawi's existing food insecurity.
Mozambican Refugee Crisis Exacerbates Malawi's Humanitarian Challenges
Following a disputed election in Mozambique, over 13,000 Mozambicans have fled to Malawi, seeking refuge due to post-election violence, facing dire humanitarian conditions and exacerbating Malawi's existing food insecurity.
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Gaza Conflict: 14 Months of Death and Displacement
The 14-month conflict in Gaza, triggered by a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has caused over 45,000 deaths in Gaza and 1,200 in Israel, with 250 hostages; NPR's Gaza-based producer Anas Baba has been displaced seven times while reporting.
Gaza Conflict: 14 Months of Death and Displacement
The 14-month conflict in Gaza, triggered by a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, has caused over 45,000 deaths in Gaza and 1,200 in Israel, with 250 hostages; NPR's Gaza-based producer Anas Baba has been displaced seven times while reporting.
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Gaza Population Decline Reaches 160,000 Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Gaza's population has decreased by approximately 160,000 since October 7, 2023, due to Israel's military offensive, including over 55,000 deaths and 100,000 people leaving, according to the PCBS; this figure is disputed by Israel but corroborated by the UN OCHA; accusations of genocide against Israe...
Gaza Population Decline Reaches 160,000 Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Gaza's population has decreased by approximately 160,000 since October 7, 2023, due to Israel's military offensive, including over 55,000 deaths and 100,000 people leaving, according to the PCBS; this figure is disputed by Israel but corroborated by the UN OCHA; accusations of genocide against Israe...
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 43 Palestinians in Gaza Amidst Stalled Ceasefire Talks
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 43 Palestinians, including 11 in a designated safe zone, amidst stalled ceasefire negotiations and the Palestinian Authority's suspension of Al Jazeera broadcasts for alleged incitement.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 43 Palestinians in Gaza Amidst Stalled Ceasefire Talks
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 43 Palestinians, including 11 in a designated safe zone, amidst stalled ceasefire negotiations and the Palestinian Authority's suspension of Al Jazeera broadcasts for alleged incitement.
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44% Bias Score