Category: 2024-07-04

• 2024-07-04 Asia Philippines Southeast Asia

  China and the Philippines Engage in Talks to Ease South China Sea Tensions

  

  Local sources from Philippines: Financial Times, The Associated Press. UK coverage: Financial Times. Beijing and Manila recently held talks aimed at easing tensions in the South China Sea. The discussions, seen as a positive step towards resolving territorial disputes in the region, focused on finding common ground and promoting peaceful…

  4th Jul 2024
• 2024-07-04 Africa Egypt Northern Africa

  Dire Situation for Newborn Babies in Gaza as Malnutrition Crisis Worsens

  

  Local sources from Egypt: الحرة, اليوم السابع. UK coverage: Sky News. Newborn babies in Gaza are facing a dire situation, with little chance of survival, according to the director of a hospital in northern Gaza. The malnutrition ward at the hospital is filled with babies, many of whom are premature,…

  4th Jul 2024
• 2024-07-04 Caribbean Cuba North America

  Hurricane Beryl Batters Jamaica, Threatens Texas and Louisiana

  

  Local sources from Cuba: USA TODAY, EMS World. UK coverage: The Independent. Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, is currently battering Jamaica with heavy rain, strong winds of 145mph, and a storm surge that could raise coastal levels by 9 feet. The storm has already caused power outages in Portland…

  4th Jul 2024