Friday, May 15, 2026

Tag: humanitarian crisis

Sanders calls for aid halt as US arms fuel Israel’s blockade

"The U.S. cannot partner with a country that is starving children."

Inside ‘Israel’s Guantánamo’: Doctor exposes torture and war crimes at Gazan...

The physician chronicles a distressing array of human rights violations that he claims are being perpetrated against detainees, many of whom are civilians ranging from teenagers to elderly individuals.

Uproar as State Department official criticizes UN expert following report on...

Matthew Miller's comments came after Albanese presented a report concluding that actions by Israel in Gaza could be classified as genocide, sparking a fierce debate on the international stage.

‘Genocidal machine’: Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s hospitals

“I blame the Western journalists, who perpetuated the narrative that militarized the hospital as a justifiable and acceptable target."

Israel’s defiance of world court amid Gaza’s humanitarian crisis sparks global...

Amidst this backdrop of defiance and tragedy, global leaders are raising their voices against the continued aggression.
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World ignores Sudan hunger crisis; 230,000 children and mothers could die...

“This is the largest sort of mass mortality crisis that we are facing in the world and the largest that we have probably faced for many decades.”

US aid to Israel faces scrutiny amid Gaza humanitarian crisis: Sanders...

Amidst a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, U.S. lawmakers challenge continued military aid to Israel, sparking a heated debate over ethical foreign policy.

Funding freeze in $1.2 trillion bill threatens lifeline for starving Gazans:...

The decision to freeze UNRWA funding reflects the complex interplay of U.S. domestic politics and foreign policy.

Canada halts arms exports to Israel, Parliament cites child safety in...

The motion was driven by the New Democratic Party (NDP) with a 204 to 117 majority vote.

Destroying the lawn in Gaza

In other words, Israel was bombing Gaza on a regular basis to “maintain order.”

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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins

The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).

Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba

The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...

California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze

Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.

Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).