Oil slumps on easing fears of Mideast regional war

Oil slumps on easing fears of Mideast regional war

World oil prices sank Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided and Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.
WHO issues $7 mn emergency appeal for Gaza, West Bank

WHO issues $7 mn emergency appeal for Gaza, West Bank

The UN World Health Organization issued an urgent appeal Thursday for $7 million to pay for a "comprehensive emergency response" in the Palestinian territories amid the conflict with Israel.
First 1,000 Covid vaccine doses to enter Gaza Wednesday: Israel

First 1,000 Covid vaccine doses to enter Gaza Wednesday: Israel

An initial batch of 1,000 coronavirus vaccine doses donated by Russia will enter Gaza on Wednesday, Israel's defence ministry told AFP, after it had blocked a shipment earlier this week.
UN Security Council paralysed over Israel-Gaza violence

UN Security Council paralysed over Israel-Gaza violence

The talks opened at UN headquarters in New York with a moment of silence for the 60 Palestinians who died on Monday.