Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that he is open to a “partial” deal that would facilitate the return of some captives still held in Gaza, even if not all. But, he reiterated that he would not agree to any deal that stipulated an end to Israel’s war on Gaza, despite previous claims by the United States that an Israeli proposal would be a pathway to ending the offensive.»
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Novel molecule created in Cuba achieves patent in New Zealand
The compound JM-20, obtained by the Center for Research and Development of Medicines (Cidem) of Cuba, was granted the registration of a patent in New Zealand for its use in the Parkinson’s disease.»
Air pollution is the second cause of death worldwide
Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for death globally, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report, published by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), an independent non-profit research organization, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).»
United Nations reports over one million Gazans expected to face death and starvation in July
Of the more than two million people living in Gaza, half of them are expected to face starvation and death by mid-July, a UN agency warns»
Cuban beach volleyball duo qualify for Paris 2024
The Cuban beach duo Noslen Díaz-Jorge Luis Alayo officially qualified for Paris 2024, after their recent performance in the Stare Jablonki Challenge, Poland, and the elimination of the Austrian and Chilean duos in the Elite 16 from Ostrava, Czech Republic.»
Cuba reaffirms position against terrorism in all its forms
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, today reaffirmed his country's position of absolute and categorical rejection of all terrorist acts, methods and practices, in all their forms and manifestations»
UNICEF calls for an end to Israel’s indiscriminate killing of children in Gaza
The United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) has called for an end to the “indiscriminate killing” campaign against Palestinians, especially children, in the Gaza Strip, raising the alarm at the dire situation caused by Israel’s genocidal war on the territory»
Cuba defends sexual rights in days against homophobia and transphobia
Cuba encourages the effective exercise of the sexual rights of LGTBIQ+ people in the context of the Cuban Days against Homophobia and Transphobia, which take place from May 3 to 18.»
New collaboration project with UN agency announced in Cuba
The National Office of Statistics and Information of the Republic of Cuba (ONEI) announced the closing of a collaborative project developed with the technical assistance of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).»
Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah
Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital route for humanitarian aid and potential sanctuary for civilians from a building offensive.»
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