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20-25 Iranian missiles trigger widespread air raid alerts in Israel

Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles “a short while ago” today, Friday, towards Israel. This marks the eighth consecutive day of missile launches since the escalation between the two countries began. Air raid sirens blared across various Israeli regions. Hebrew Channel 12 reported that initial estimates indicate Iran fired between 20 and 25 missiles …

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Egypt Independent June 21, 2025

A US-run system alerts the world to famines. It’s gone dark after Trump slashed foreign aid

CNN — A vital, US-run monitoring system focused on spotting food crises before they turn into famines has gone dark after the Trump administration slashed foreign aid. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors drought, crop production, food prices and other indicators in order to forecast food insecurity in more than 30 countries. …

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Egypt Independent March 10, 2025