Gaza children with Down syndrome are still reckoning with the devastation of the war

The war in Gaza has especially affected the most vulnerable groups in the enclave; among them are children with Down syndrome. During the war, health and education services dedicated to them have largely collapsed, according to specialists and families. Many children with Down syndrome in the coastal enclave suffer chronic health conditions, including poor blood … Read more

I. Coast faces sheep shortage ahead of Tabaski amid Sahel trade disruptions

Just days before the Islamic festival of Tabaski, livestock markets in Abidjan are slowing down. Burkina Faso and Mali have suspended exports, while insecurity and the closure of Sahel trade corridors are disrupting traditional supply routes. The result: sheep are becoming scarce and prices are soaring across Abidjan’s markets. Our team on the ground reports. … Read more

Argentina held its first technical meeting on the challenges of cryptocurrencies

The debate focused on the regulation of the cryptocurrency sector. Roberto Silva, head of the CNV, affirms that the regulations open “new stages” for the market. The National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina and the FinLaw Association organization held a technical meeting in Buenos Aires focused on the debate and analysis about the regulatory challenges … Read more

Iran restarts internet, but old restrictions remain in place

Internet access was partially restored in Iran earlier this week after an 88-day blackout. Real-time data from London-based global internet monitor Netblocks and IT company Cloudflare shows a significant increase in web traffic compared to recent weeks. Cybersecurity expert Amir Rashidi said, “Web traffic is still lower than it was before January. At that time, … Read more

Zelensky says Ukraine needs US antiballistic missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US President Donald Trump and the Congress to supply Patriot PAC-3 missiles and additional air defense systems to protect against Russian ballistic missiles in a letter obtained by The Associated Press, warning that deliveries are falling dangerously short as Russia escalates its missile campaign. Source link

Iran condemns US ceasefire ‘violations’ after strikes in south

Iran condemned on Thursday what it called violations by the United States after its strikes on the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, while vowing to defend its sovereignty. The ministry’s spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran would “take all necessary measures to defend its national sovereignty” and condemned what he called “the threatening rhetoric of … Read more