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War On Gaza: 17000 children currently orphaned – Palestinian Envoy
War On Gaza: 17000 children currently orphaned – Palestinian Envoy
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah M. Abu Shawesh, has sounded the alarm over the dire situation in Gaza, revealing that approximately 17,000 children have been orphaned due to the ongoing assault by Israel.
Shawesh made this revelation during a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday.
“In the occupied Gaza Strip, approximately 17,000 children have been left completely orphaned, with no known relatives to care for them,” he stated.
He further disclosed that the casualty toll has surged, with 29,410 fatalities and 69,465 individuals wounded since the onset of the aggression on Gaza on October 7th.
“Thousands of victims remain trapped under rubble and on the streets, as the occupying army hinders ambulances and civil defense teams from reaching them,” Shawesh added.
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According to information from the Gaza Municipality, he lamented the extensive destruction caused by the Israeli military, including the destruction of 42,000 meters of water pipes, 40 wells, and nine water tanks. Additionally, approximately one million square meters of roads have been obliterated.
The Palestinian Ambassador condemned the United States for its perceived double standards, highlighting its veto of a Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire despite acknowledging Israel’s response as excessive.
“This marks the third occasion the US has vetoed such a resolution,” he emphasized.
He criticized the US’s actions, accusing it of implicitly endorsing Israel’s “genocidal war” by vetoing resolutions aimed at halting the conflict.
Shawesh underscored that such policies make the United States complicit in the crimes of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and war atrocities committed by Israeli occupation forces against Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem.
The conflict erupted when Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on October 7th, resulting in approximately 1,160 fatalities in southern Israel, mostly civilians, according to Israeli authorities.
Hamas claims over 29,000 casualties, predominantly women and children, in Israel’s military operation in Gaza.
Israel has issued warnings that unless Hamas releases all hostages, it will continue its offensive throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, including in Rafah.
War On Gaza: 17000 children currently orphaned – Palestinian Envoy
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American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.
The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda Síochána’ announced that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.
Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.
The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.
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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.
He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.
“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”
The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.
Furthermore, a family liaison officer will be designated to assist the family of the deceased.
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FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.
Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.
Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.
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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.
“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”
It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
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Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.
The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.
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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.
He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.
Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
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