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Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
UN warns of 'ongoing tragedy' as Indigenous groups in Colombia face extinction
BOGOTA, Colombia — The United Nations human rights office in Colombia warned Tuesday that five Indigenous groups in a storied mountain range face 'physical and cultural' extinction, a critical threat that stems from armed groups fighting over their territory and insufficient state protection. Scott Campbell, Colombia's representative for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a statement that the risk of physical and cultural extinction of Indigenous People of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is 'an ongoing tragedy that we can and must prevent.'
Al Arabiya
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
France calls on Israel to allow ‘massive and unhampered' aid to Gaza
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Sunday called on Israel to allow the 'immediate, massive and unhampered' resumption of aid to Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he would allow a 'basic amount' in. 'After three months of diplomatic efforts, the Israeli government finally announces the reopening of humanitarian aid to Gaza,' Barrot posted on X. 'It must be immediate, massive and unhampered. 'It must put an end to the catastrophic humanitarian situation and definitively end the famine,' he added. Earlier, Netanyahu announced that on the army's recommendation, 'Israel will authorize the entry of a basic amount of food for the population to ensure that a hunger crisis does not develop in the Gaza Strip', a statement from his office said. Since Israel's aid blockade began on March 2, Gaza's health ministry, UN organizations and some foreign leaders have been warning of the danger of famine in the territory.
Asharq Al-Awsat
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Italian MPs Protest at Egypt's Gaza Border Against War
Italian parliamentarians protested on Sunday in front of Egypt's Rafah border crossing with Gaza, calling for aid access and an end to the war in the devastated Palestinian territory. "Europe is not doing enough, nothing to stop the massacre," Cecilia Strada, an Italian member of the European parliament, told AFP. The group, including 11 members of the Italian parliament, three MEPs and representatives of NGOs, held signs reading "Stop genocide now", "End illegal occupation" and "Stop arming Israel". "There should be a complete embargo on weapons to and from Israel and a stop to trade with illegal settlements," Strada said. The protesters laid toys on the ground in solidarity with Gaza's children, who the UN warns face "a growing risk of starvation, illness and death" more than two months into a total Israeli aid blockade. At least 15,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, according to the United Nations. Israel has faced mounting pressure to lift its aid blockade, as UN agencies warn of critical shortages of food, clean water, fuel and medicines. It resumed its offensive on March 18, ending a two-month truce in its war against Hamas triggered by the Palestinian group's October 2023 attack on Israel. On Saturday Israel announced an expanded military campaign, killing dozens of people in new strikes. "We hear the bombs right now," Walter Massa, president of Italian non-profit organization Associazione Ricreativa Culturale Italiana, told AFP near the crossing. "The Israeli army continues to do what it believes is right in the face of an international community that does not intervene, and in Gaza, beyond the Rafah crossing border, people continue to die," he said. UN chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday said he was "alarmed" at the escalation and called for "a permanent ceasefire, now". Italy's government on Saturday reiterated its calls to Israel to stop attacking Gaza, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani saying: "Enough with the attacks." "We no longer want to see the Palestinian people suffer," Tajani said. Gaza's health ministry said Sunday 3,193 people have been killed since Israel resumed its strikes on March 18, taking the war's overall toll to 53,339.
Al Arabiya
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Spain PM calls for ‘pressure on Israel to halt the massacre in Gaza'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on Saturday for pressure to stop Israel's 'massacre in Gaza' and said Madrid plans a UN resolution requesting a world court ruling on aid access to the Palestinian territory. Sánchez told an Arab League summit in Baghdad that the war triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel has led to 'unacceptable numbers' of victims in Gaza, violating the 'principle of humanity.' 'The extremely grave humanitarian crisis Gaza has endured since October 2023 has caused more than 50,000 dead, 100,000 wounded and two million displaced,' said Sánchez, who has sharply criticized the Israeli offensive. World leaders should 'intensify our pressure on Israel to halt the massacre in Gaza, particularly through the channels afforded to us by international law,' he said. The Socialist prime minister said Spain will 'submit to the United Nations General Assembly a proposal to ask the International Court of Justice to rule on Israel's compliance with its international obligations on humanitarian aid access to Gaza,' under a complete aid blockade since March 2. Sánchez said Spain would also back another draft UN resolution calling on Israel to 'end the humanitarian blockade' and guarantee 'full and unrestricted access for humanitarian aid' to enter Gaza. On May 7, Sánchez told the Spanish parliament that Madrid would present a draft resolution at the UN General Assembly aimed at 'proposing urgent measures to stop the killing of innocent civilians and ensure humanitarian aid' in Gaza. Speaking in Baghdad on Saturday, he said that promoting 'a political solution' to the conflict was a priority. 'The only path toward peace in the region' is 'the implementation of the two-state solution' to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, he said. 'I wish once again to urge other countries to recognize the State of Palestine.' He expressed hope for progress in an international conference on the two-state solution planned for June in Saudi Arabia, which represents 'a historic opportunity.' But Sánchez said that 'it will only succeed if there is broad Arab and European consensus that leads to firm action by the entire international community.'
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Harmonic Partners with Evolution Digital to Simplify Fiber Broadband Deployments
Collaboration Strengthens Harmonic's Open ONU Vision, Driving Down Fiber Broadband Deployment Costs SAN JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced a new partnership with Evolution Digital, a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions, further expanding its roster of interoperable ONU partners and reinforcing the company's commitment to creating an open, flexible fiber broadband ecosystem. This powerful collaboration strengthens Harmonic's mission to empower broadband operators through its Open ONU approach that eliminates vendor lock-in and reduces fiber deployment costs. Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform offers seamless interoperability with Evolution Digital's EVO1111XG XGS-PON bridge and EVO6022GP3 integrated Wi-Fi 6 GPON gateway. Integration efforts between the two companies will support additional GPON and XGS-PON devices in the near future. 'We're excited that our ongoing collaboration has led to our inclusion in Harmonic's Open ONU initiative, which reflects a scalable and forward-thinking strategy to support the unique business needs of the global broadband provider community,' said Marc Cohen, chief revenue officer at Evolution Digital. 'Our interoperability with Harmonic's virtualized broadband platform — including support for GPON and 10G-capable fiber-to-the-home devices — enables partners to accelerate deployments and deliver high-quality fiber services more efficiently.' Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software allows operators to support ONU devices from any vendor, now including Evolution Digital. This expanded interoperability empowers broadband providers to choose a CPE that best fits their performance, cost and deployment requirements. As a result, operators can accelerate fiber service rollouts, lower capital expenditures and deliver high-speed connectivity to more subscribers. 'The momentum around ONU interoperability is transforming how operators build and scale their fiber networks,' said Hy Huynh, vice president of fiber products at Harmonic. 'With the addition of Evolution Digital to our growing list of certified ONU partners, we're giving operators more choice and flexibility to deliver high-speed connectivity with unmatched cost efficiency.' Harmonic will demonstrate its fiber broadband solutions at Fiber Connect 2025, June 1-4 in Nashville, in booth 824. Harmonic's market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen broadband services to more than 33 million homes worldwide for leading operators in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. To learn more about the cOS platform and range of fiber solutions, visit About Harmonic Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic's business and the anticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. 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