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- 1Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000โผPalestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began and other Mideast news
Gaza health authorities report the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began in October 2023. The figure comes as fighting continues and humanitarian conditions in the territory worsen, and it features in a roundup of Middle East developments alongside other regional news.
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Palestinian officials report that the death toll in Gaza has risen to 74,018 since the war began in October 2023. The updated figure from Gaza's health authorities marks another grim milestone in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention over casualties, humanitarian conditions and ongoing ceasefire efforts.
- 3Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian deaths exceed 74,000โGaza Health Ministry reports more than 74,000 Palestinian deaths โ The Hindu
Gaza's Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has surpassed 74,000, according to a report by The Hindu. The ministry's figures, compiled from hospitals and morgues across the territory, remain the most widely cited tally of casualties in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention and calls for a ceasefire.
- 4Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, ministry saysโIsraeli attacks martyr 7 Palestinians in central, northern Gaza over 48 hours: Health Ministry
Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli attacks killed seven Palestinians over a 48-hour period in central and northern Gaza. The casualties add to the territory's mounting death toll as strikes continue across the enclave despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire and renewed efforts toward a negotiated end to the conflict.
- 5Palestinian death toll in Gaza reaches 74,016โWarga Palestina yang tewas akibat agresi Israel di Gaza capai 74.016 Kekejaman genosida Israel yang terus berlangsung di
Indonesian news agency Antara reports that the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip has reached 74,016 since the offensive began on 7 October 2023. The figures, cited from Gaza health authorities, are being widely shared as the conflict continues, with commentary describing the campaign as a genocide against Palestinians.
- 6U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Future Pandemic PreparednessโผU.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics
The United States has refused to back a United Nations declaration on preparing for future pandemics, according to The New York Times. The decision sets Washington apart from other member states on global health cooperation and raises questions about the future of international pandemic readiness efforts.
- 7Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to two more health zones, WHO saysโEbola outbreak in Congo expands to two additional health zones: WHO
The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has expanded to two additional health zones, widening the affected area and raising concern about containment efforts. Health authorities are monitoring the spread as response teams work to trace contacts and limit further transmission in the region.
- 8University of Kansas Wins $5.8 Million NIH Grant to Combat Antibiotic ResistanceโUniversity of Kansas Lands $5.8 Million NIH Grant to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The University of Kansas has received a $5.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund research into antibiotic resistance. The funding will support efforts to develop new ways to fight drug-resistant bacteria, a growing public health threat. The award highlights ongoing federal investment in biomedical research addressing one of medicine's most urgent challenges.
- 9World Sauna Congress opens in Oslo amid booming global sauna interestโผThe hot spot: World Sauna Congress convenes in Oslo as global interest skyrockets
The World Sauna Congress has convened in Oslo as interest in sauna culture grows worldwide, according to NPR reporting. The gathering brings attention to sauna traditions, health claims, and the rapid spread of sauna culture beyond its Nordic heartland. Details on attendees, agenda and specific outcomes remain limited in the available coverage.