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Years of war combined with aid cuts from the US under the Trump administration are pushing mothers in Gaza to their breaking point, severely reducing vital support for overwhelmed humanitarian groups. The suffering of these mothers is described as immense.
The US-Iran conflict continues to fuel a global energy shock, with oil prices surging and Asian stocks falling after Trump's vows. The UK is experiencing unprecedented fuel price rises, while Saudi Arabia explores its East-West pipeline as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz chokehold, all contributing to a broader economic slowdown and inflation.
Switzerland has reportedly rejected 104 Ukrainian refugees since implementing a change in its asylum rules, raising concerns among humanitarian groups.
Qatar, a key negotiator of the ceasefire, accused Israel of violating the deal. The U.N. relief chief said aid access must be allowed under international law.
International aid groups have issued a warning that the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, is severely disrupting the delivery of food and medicine, putting millions across the region at risk of starvation and worsening the humanitarian toll.