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U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday as strong bank earnings and renewed hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts helped ease investor concerns over U.S.-China tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 200 points in premarket trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also advanced, buoyed by optimism surrounding the start of earnings season. Bank of America reported a 23% jump in profit, joining other major lenders in posting robust results that reassured markets about the financial sector’s resilience. Investors are also betting on potential interest-rate cuts as the Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure to support growth amid trade frictions and a prolonged U.S. government shutdown. The combination of strong corporate performance and policy optimism has lifted sentiment after a volatile session earlier in the week. Global markets mirrored the upbeat tone, with Asian and European equities edging higher, while the dollar weakened and gold prices steadied. Analysts ...
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Potential Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza as UNRWA Faces Ban

 

Israel’s recent decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders has sparked significant concern among international organizations. The ban, if fully implemented, could lead to severe humanitarian consequences in Gaza, particularly for children.

UNICEF’s Warning: UNICEF spokesperson James Elder emphasized that the inability of UNRWA to operate could lead to the collapse of Gaza’s humanitarian system. Elder, who has extensive experience in Gaza, warned that this decision could result in more child deaths, describing it as a new way to harm children.

Collective Punishment: Jens Laerke from the UN humanitarian office suggested that the ban could be seen as a form of collective punishment against Gazans, adding to the existing hardships imposed on the region.

No Alternatives: Other UN agencies, including the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), have stated that they cannot replace UNRWA’s role in Gaza. While IOM is willing to increase its relief efforts, it acknowledges that UNRWA’s services are indispensable and irreplaceable at this point.

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