A UN-backed report has declared famine in Gaza for the first time, revealing that over half a million people face “catastrophic” conditions of starvation and malnutrition, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions on aid. Residents describe severe hunger, with many children suffering from malnutrition, while humanitarian groups call for increased aid access amidst the ongoing conflict.
Want More Context? 🔎
Zohran Mamdani leads fundraising in NYC mayoral race – Middle East Monitor
Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has raised over $1 million in recent weeks, significantly outpacing incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo in campaign funds. Following his victory in the Democratic primary, Mamdani is positioned to potentially become the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of the largest U.S. city. Want More Context? 🔎
Read more