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Recent US aid reductions and climate finance cuts are jeopardizing global health efforts, including TB and malaria programs, while private sector investment in climate adaptation in Africa is increasing amid declining government support. Experts warn these shifts could reverse progress on disease control and climate resilience.
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Recent articles highlight advances in green technology, Moldova's renewable energy progress, and NYC's climate law enforcement debates. These stories reflect ongoing efforts to combat climate change through innovation, policy, and community engagement, with developments spanning from technological innovations to political campaigns.
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President Trump has reiterated demands for Hamas to disarm and return all hostages, amid ongoing tensions in Gaza. Despite a ceasefire and partial hostage releases, disagreements over disarmament and aid restrictions threaten the fragile peace process. Trump warns of potential military action if Hamas fails to disarm.
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Boeing's ongoing legal proceedings in Chicago focus on the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, with most lawsuits settled out of court. Two cases remain, where a jury will decide compensation for victims Mercy Ndivo and Shikha Garg. Boeing has accepted responsibility but disputes liability for the crashes.
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A UNDP report highlights that 2.3 million Afghan returnees this year have strained the country's fragile systems amid economic decline, climate shocks, and natural disasters. Returnees, especially women, face severe hardship, with many skipping medical care and living in degraded housing. Urgent international support is needed.
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A Chicago court awarded $35.8 million to the family of Shikha Garg, a UN consultant killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash. Boeing accepted responsibility and will pay damages for grief and loss, amid ongoing legal and regulatory fallout from the 737 Max disasters.