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The Sri Lankan government’s rationing of fuel to contend with a shortage caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has Sri Lankans fearing the fuel deprivation they endured during the country’s economic crisis in 2022. (Photo by AntanO) Photo used under CC BY

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War pushing Sri Lanka toward economic crisis

Sri Lanka imports 60 percent of its energy needs, much of it through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel launched their attack on it. It also has no storage capacity beyond one month’s consumption needs.

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Al Jazeera

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Most victims of Hormuz attacks have been South Asian

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Al Jazeera

Kenya drought is driving millions toward hunger

What happens when the rains just stop coming? In northern Kenya, millions of people are struggling to find enough basic food and water to survive. Hundreds of thousands are already living in emergency conditions.

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Report reveals 37% of Kenyans facing hunger crisis

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4M across Gulf at poverty risk amid Iran war

A report on the economic and social repercussions of the war found that Arab nations stand to lose between $120 billion and $194 billion from gross domestic product as a result of disruptions to energy supply chains.

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The Independent

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Iran’s internet blackout fuels fear, isolation

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Bangladesh could be the first to run out of fuel

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The Independent

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After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Refugees abused on Bosnia-Croatia border

As they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, more than a dozen refugees accuse border officials and police of violence.

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Al Jazeera

Over 1M Lebanese displaced by Israeli invasion

The Israeli invasion of Lebanon — aimed at ousting Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants — has triggered one of the biggest and fastest displacements in Lebanon’s history, affecting more than a million people.

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NPR

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Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut’s streets, upending city life

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Associated Press

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Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks

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70 people killed, 30 injured in Haiti gang attack

The Collective Defending Human Rights group said the “massacre” had forced nearly 6,000 people to flee their homes in Haiti’s breadbasket Artibonite region.

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Guardian

GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY

‘Gerrymandering’ cuts Muslim representation

Muslims formed the majority in about 35 of Assam, India’s, 126 constituencies. Now that is down to about 20 seats.

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Al Jazeera

ID’ing foes in Myanmar’s multi-front civil war

Alliances are fluid in Myanmar’s civil war where a military regime, ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces are battling it out.

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Al Jazeera

Pakistan and Taliban meet for ceasefire talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan held the first round of peace talks, with China mediating to broker a durable ceasefire after weeks of fighting, two Pakistani officials said.

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Associated Press

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Surge in digital violence in Africa needs action

A huge rise in internet users under the age of 30 has fueled an increase in online violence against women and girls with devastating real-life effects, activists say

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Guardian

What is science’s fate when AI does research?

A fully automated AI researcher has produced a paper that meets scientific standards. This could accelerate scientific discovery — but not without a cost.

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Climate researchers train for polar ice diving

In Antarctica, global warming is leading to melting of ice sheets, prompting sea level rise and disrupting ocean ecosystems. So scientists need to study what’s underneath the remaining Arctic — and Antarctic — ice.

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The Independent

GLOBAL HEALTH

US not a fan of Cuba’s ‘medical brigades’

Is Cuba’s provision of medical professionals to other countries a praiseworthy humanitarian effort or an affront to human rights? A program that sends tens of thousands of medical professionals abroad also enriches Cuba.

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NPR

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Mexican president will uphold Cuban doctor agreement

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GOOD NEWS

Brothers creating artificial limbs for Africans

When Ubokobong Amanam lost his fingers in an accident he teamed up with his brother John, a special effects artist, to design a prosthetic that suited him — now they run a thriving business.

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Guardian

‘Dirty aquarium’ that could help cities breathe

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in giant water tanks — that outperform trees in cleaning city air. Plus, you can eat what comes out of them!

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AID, NONPROFITS & PHILANTHROPY

Aid slashed for desperate Rohingya refugees

Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.

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NPR

Iran war disrupts aid shipments to Somalia

UNICEF says it has $15.7 million worth of lifesaving supplies — including therapeutic food, vaccines and mosquito nets — in transit or being prepared for delivery to Somalia. But those shipments now are uncertain.

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Associated Press

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How aid cuts are pushing Somalia’s health services to breaking point

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The Independent

ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

Migrant workers debate if jobs worth the risk

As wealthy Gulf states turned into targets of Iranian strikes because of the U.S. military bases they host, expats left in large numbers, while tourists have stayed away. It has been especially hard for the millions of migrants.

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Yahoo! News

Cuba’s tourism workers reel from oil blockade

From taxi drivers to tour guides, the collapse of Cuba’s tourism industry has left thousands struggling to get by.

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Al Jazeera

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Where have Cuba’s friends gone amid crisis?

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ENVIRONMENT

What you need to know about desalination

As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water.

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Associated Press

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Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s desalination plants

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The fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost

Dragon fruit is from Central America. Vietnam has become the world’s leading producer, but India has plans to catch up. Compared to traditional crops, dragon fruit promises higher returns and relatively stable prices.

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AOL News

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A couple dances in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Jeyho Moon) Photo used under CC BY

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