UN agencies call for adding NCDs care in humanitarian emergencies

IANS | February 27, 2024 9:35 PM

Copenhagen, Feb 27 (IANS) Adding noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes -- responsible for 75 per cent of deaths worldwide -- to humanitarian emergency preparedness may help save more lives, according to a joint report by UN agencies.

Biden expects Gaza ceasefire by March 4

Yashwant Raj | February 27, 2024 7:18 AM

Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has said that he expects a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza by next Monday (March 4) on the conclusion of negotiations to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.

Israel to send delegation for Gaza truce talks in Paris

IANS | February 23, 2024 4:40 AM

Jerusalem, Feb 23 (IANS) Israel's war cabinet decided on Thursday night to send a delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks in Paris on Friday, as international negotiators renew efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas.