Markets flash early signs of risk from wider Mideast war as crypto prices sink after Iran launches wave of drones at Israel
Cryptocurrency prices fell Saturday evening after Iran launched a wave of drones at Israel, marking an early indication of the turmoil that could hit markets as investors start to price in the threat of a broader Middle East war. Bitcoin was down 5% from its price on Friday, while ether sank more…#iran #israel #middleeast #ripple #iranian #ustreasury #europeancentralbank #federalreserve #mideast #lebanon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hezbollah fires dozens of missiles at Israel
Hezbollah fired a barrage of 40 rockets from southern #Lebanon at #Israel, as the country braced for a major attack by Iran.#hezbollah #lebanon #israel #iran (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fall risk factors among poly-medicated older Lebanese patients in primary care settings: a secondary cross-sectional analysis of the "MGPIDP-L project" - Khatib SE, Malham CB, Andrieu S, Strumia M, Cestac P, Salameh P.
The objective of this study was to id... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Visiting Lebanon, WHO Regional Director affirms support to address multiple health system challenges
7 April 2024, Beirut, Lebanon – WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy concluded a 2-day visit to Beirut, Lebanon, last week at a time when hostilities are escalating on Lebanon’s southern border with Israel.
The visit that took place on 2 and 3 April represented the third country visit on Dr Balkhy’s official tour of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region since taking office in February 2024.
“Lebanon’s health system faces multiple challenges, from hosting 1.5 million Syrian refugees to hostilities in the south targeting health workers, facilities and ambulances,” said Dr Balkhy. ...
Source: WHO EMRO News - April 7, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
Israel launches strikes on eastern Lebanon after Hezbollah downs drone
Israel launched air strikes on eastern Lebanon early on Sunday, hitting what it said were Hezbollah infrastructure sites after the armed group downed an Israeli drone over the country as both sides continue to trade fire amid escalating regional tensions. The Israeli army said in a statement that…#israel #lebanon #hezbollah #israeli #baalbek #iran #lebanese #hermes900 #palestinian #hamas (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
World War III Is Now Inevitable
– Here's Why It Can't Be Avoided Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, If you’re getting the feeling like the globalists are really pushing hard for WWIII these days, you’re not alone. In the past few months there has been multiple instances of European and…#brandonsmith #ukraine #nato #russians #kremlin #israel #gaza #middleeastfights #iran #lebanon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Officials brace public for more earthquakes after 4.0 aftershock
A 4.0 magnitude aftershock rattled the northeast on Friday night only hours after the region experienced a rare 4.8 magnitude quake, and officials are warning that more could be coming soon. The aftershock hit Gladstone, New Jersey, just before 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, prompting many in the New…#gladstone #newjersey #whitehousestation #usgs #firefighters #lebanon (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dog's sudden reaction to earthquake goes viral
A dog's sudden reaction to a small earthquake in New Jersey that rattled parts of the Northeast on Friday mid-morning has gone viral on social media. The earthquake was centered in Whitehouse Station, part of Readington Township, and registered as a magnitude 4.8. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)…#newjersey #northeast #readingtontownship #lebanon #connecticut #pennsylvania #maine #surveillance #obrien64 #outcastrescue (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UN agencies launch joint programme to support Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon in climate change response
4 April 2024, Cairo, Egypt – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) today launched a joint programme to support the health system responses of the governments of Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon to climate change adaptation and risk reduction over the coming two years.
The programme, operating under the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund, aims to strengthen the resilience of health systems and migrant populations to climate change and disaster risks by incorporating an inclusive human mobility lens into natio...
Source: WHO EMRO News - April 4, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
Lebanon's billionaire prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France
Lebanon's billionaire caretaker prime minister has denied all allegations of money laundering after a complaint was filed in France by two anti-corruption groups this week. The complaint against Najib Mikati was formally filed Tuesday to France’s National Financial Prosecutor’s office by French…#lebanon #najibmikati #lebanese #nationalnewsagency #mikati #investcom #southafrica #mtngroup (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Iran vows revenge after Israel's consulate strike
An Israeli airstrike Monday on Iran's consulate in Damascus, Syria, killed seven officers of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, head of operations in Syria and Lebanon, and his deputy, said Iranian state media. Israel, as customary, had no comment on the…#israeli #iran #damascus #syria #mohammadrezazahedi #lebanon #iranian #israel #syrian #faisalmekdad (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Islamic groups are linked to each other, such as Hezbollah ’s connection to the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as to Hamas, which will affect the world economy…
As Israel prepares for a massive military operation against Hamas in Gaza, risks of an escalating regional conflict loom large. The most critical additional threat to Israel is from Hezbollah, the militant group and political party based across Israel’s northern border in Lebanon. Hamas and…#israel #hamas #gaza #hezbollah #lebanon #iran #palestinian #shia #middleeast #lebanese (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Reuters names its Journalist of the Year winners
Reuters celebrated the extraordinary work and dedication of its journalists at its annual Journalists of the Year Awards, which recognized the best of Reuters journalism from 2023. The ceremony celebrated individuals and teams across 14 categories. The program included reflections from Reuters…#trustprinciples #israel #gaza #jerusalem #lebanon #egypt #storyofyear #thomsonreuters #mohammedsalem #palestinian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Eclipse Could Bring $1.5 Billion Into States on the Path of Totality
The total solar eclipse passing through parts of the U.S. on April 8 stands to have a major economic impact on cities across the country as stargazers flock to the path of totality.
Factors including the date of the eclipse and the number of states in the path of totality means that millions of people will have the opportunity to view the event— and that the cities hosting them could see a combined $1.5 billion injected into their states’ economies.
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“That number will include lodging costs for visitors coming from out of state or far away parts of ...
Source: TIME: Science - April 1, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Simmone Shah Tags: Uncategorized feature News Desk Solar Eclipse 2024 storyladder Source Type: news
Lebanon's precarious sectarian balance tipping amid Hezbollah-Israeli war
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Source: Reuters: Health - March 31, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
