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4 die at aid centre in Gaza, UN food agency says 'hordes of hungry' Palestinians stormed warehouse
At least four people have died in the accident, with two being fatally crushed to death while the others were shot. AFP released video footage showing crowds storming the Al-Ghafari warehouse in Deir Al-Balah, seizing bags of flour and boxes of food while gunfire echoed in the background. The source of the gunshots, however, remained unclear read more Men look around on alert in the wake of gunfire shots as displaced Palestinians receive food packages from a US-backed foundation pledging to distribute humanitarian aid in western Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 27, 2025. AFP The United Nation's World Food Programme (WFP) has said that 'hordes of hungry' people stormed into a food supply warehouse in central Gaza, days after aid started entering the Palestinian territory after days of blockage. At least four people have died in the accident, with two being fatally crushed to death while the others were shot. AFP released video footage showing crowds storming the Al-Ghafari warehouse in Deir Al-Balah, seizing bags of flour and boxes of food while gunfire echoed in the background. The source of the gunshots, however, remained unclear. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The WFP said in a statement that the stampede-like situation occurred after humanitarian needs 'spiralled out of control' in Gaza following a three-month-long blockade by Israel. 'Hordes of hungry people broke into WFP's al-Ghafari warehouse in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, in search of food supplies that were pre-positioned for distribution,' WFP said. 'Gaza needs an immediate scale-up of food assistance. This is the only way to reassure people that they will not starve,' the agency added. Another food distribution site witnesses chaos According to a report by The Guardian, the latest incident came a day after one civilian was shot dead and 48 others were left injured at a separate food distribution point. The outlet said that Israel had opened fire at the gathering of Palestinians who were collecting aid from the centre. Witnesses say Israeli forces opened fire after crowds of Palestinians breached the fences surrounding a distribution centre operated by a US-backed organisation selected by Israel to deliver food into Gaza. The group had reportedly lost control of the site. An Israeli military helicopter was seen firing flares, and distant bursts of gunfire were heard. In one video, a large group of frightened civilians, including women and children, is seen fleeing in panic, trampling over the fencing. What about ceasefire? Israel stepped up its military offensive earlier this month, while mediators push for a still elusive ceasefire. In Tel Aviv, hundreds of people called for a ceasefire, lining roads at 6:29 am – the exact time the unprecedented October 7 attack began. Relatives of hostages held since that attack also gathered in Tel Aviv. 'I want you to know that when Israel blows up deals, it does so on the heads of the hostages,' said Arbel Yehud, who was freed from Gaza captivity in January. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Their conditions immediately worsen, food diminishes, pressure increases, and bombings and military actions do not save them, they endanger their lives.' Out of 251 hostages seized during the October 7 attack, 57 remain in Gaza, including 34, the Israeli military says, are dead. With inputs from agencies
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
UN labour body cuts global job forecast amid economic slowdown
Geneva: The United Nation's agency for labour on Wednesday cut its global employment forecast for job growth this year to 1.5 per cent due to a worsening global economic outlook and trade 53 million jobs will be created this year, that is seven million less than previously thought as economic growth predictions were lowered to 2.8 per cent, from 3.2 per cent, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said in a calls Gen AI a civilisational shift, to build large pool of AI agents to work alongside humans."Economic uncertainty has been high in 2025, shaped by ongoing conflicts, geo-economic realignments, and trade-related disruptions," the report of the 84 million jobs across 71 countries that are linked to US consumer demand are increasingly at risk of disruption due to trade tensions, the ILO said. Jobs in Canada and Mexico have the highest share of jobs exposed, it added.."If geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions continue, and if we do not address fundamental questions that are reshaping the world of work, then they will most certainly have negative ripple effects on labour markets worldwide," said the ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Robots and Human-Centric AI Dazzle at Opening of BEYOND Expo 2025
Pioneering Asian tech unveiled as industry leaders call for global cooperation MACAO, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 5 th BEYOND Expo opened it door to visitors today at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo as over 800 pioneering Asian companies and tech leaders gathered to showcase leading innovations in robotics, human-centric AI, mixed reality and climate solutions under the theme "Empowering Asia, Connecting the World". VIPs and industry leaders from across Asia came together to share their perspectives about the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue and globalization to create mutually beneficial economic and investment opportunities. Asian companies displayed pioneering tech across a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, wowing business owners, investors and dignitaries who had come to Macao for the Expo. Realising BEYOND Expo's vision of "Empowering Asia, Bridging the World" the BGlobal Summit opened with a keynote from H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, who highlighted the growing economic and investment opportunities in Indonesia and across Asia. Takeo Kawamura – 76 th Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan – highlighted the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue, and Japan's evolving approach to globalization. Throughout the Expo's exhibitor booths and event stages, conversations focused on the need to leverage human-centered tech solutions to tackle global challenges. Panel sessions today included Green Building Conference; BGlobal Summit; Japan Tech Forum; Middle East-Asia Forum; Asia-Europe Tech Forum; International Industrial Design Forum; Founder Talk; Demo session; ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum; and SheTech Summit. Encouraging Innovation - BEYOND Expo Awards BEYOND Expo co-founders Jason Ho and Dr. Lu Gang presented BEYOND Best Choice awards to 25 companies. Since its inception in 2021, the BEYOND Awards have received more than 1,500 nominations, of which more than 200 innovative pioneers have been included in the list. This year's award combines technological breakthroughs, business potential, social value and other dimensions. In order to nurture startups, BEYOND Expo offers Innovation Awards to support entrepreneurs and discover outstanding individuals or technical products and services. The BEYOND Impact Awards honor companies that are driving meaningful change in the realms of environment, society, economy, and technology in line with the United Nation' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Other awards include Gen Z Innovators: The New Force, which focuses on Gen Z entrepreneurs in China looking out towards Asia, BEYOND Medical Technology Excellence Awards and BEYOND Healthy Living Products Innovation Awards which focuses on excellence in medical technology companies and health consumption products. Visit BEYOND Expo 2025 at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 is being held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. A full list of participating companies can be found here: BEYOND EXPO 2025 About BEYOND Expo The BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) is Asia's leading annual technology event. Serving as a dynamic platform since 2021, BEYOND Expo not only showcases global technological innovations but also provides a unique opportunity to foster innovation upgrades across diverse industries and regions. BEYOND Expo has attracted participation from Asia's Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, unicorn companies, and emerging startups. Through a multifaceted approach involving expos, summits, and various activities, BEYOND Expo has successfully cultivated an innovative ecosystem, propelling collective development in the Asia-Pacific region and the global technology innovation industry.
Mid East Info
23-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Robots and Human-Centric AI Dazzle at Opening of BEYOND Expo 2025; Pioneering Asian tech unveiled as industry leaders call for global cooperation
Robots attract attention at BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Macau, China: The 5 th BEYOND Expo opened it door to visitors today at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo as over 800 pioneering Asian companies and tech leaders gathered to showcase leading innovations in robotics, human-centric AI, mixed reality and climate solutions under the theme 'Empowering Asia, Connecting the World'. VIPs and industry leaders from across Asia came together to share their perspectives about the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue and globalization to create mutually beneficial economic and investment opportunities. Asian companies displayed pioneering tech across a wide range of sectors from AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy and Robotics to Lifestyle Tech, SportsTech, FinTech and more, wowing business owners, investors and dignitaries who had come to Macao for the Expo. Realising BEYOND Expo's vision of 'Empowering Asia, Bridging the World' the BGlobal Summit opened with a keynote from H.E. Djauhari Oratmangun, Indonesian Ambassador to China, who highlighted the growing economic and investment opportunities in Indonesia and across Asia. Takeo Kawamura – 76 th Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan – highlighted the importance of international cooperation, cross-cultural dialogue, and Japan's evolving approach to globalization. Throughout the Expo's exhibitor booths and event stages, conversations focused on the need to leverage human-centered tech solutions to tackle global challenges. Xpeng Aeroht demonstrates AEROHT at BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Panel sessions today included Green Building Conference; BGlobal Summit; Japan Tech Forum; Middle East-Asia Forum; Asia-Europe Tech Forum; International Industrial Design Forum; Founder Talk; Demo session; ORIGIN Southeast Asia Tech Forum; and SheTech Summit. Encouraging Innovation – BEYOND Expo Awards BEYOND Expo co-founders Jason Ho and Dr. Lu Gang presented BEYOND Best Choice awards to 25 companies. Since its inception in 2021, the BEYOND Awards have received more than 1,500 nominations, of which more than 200 innovative pioneers have been included in the list. This year's award combines technological breakthroughs, business potential, social value and other dimensions. In order to nurture startups, BEYOND Expo offers Innovation Awards to support entrepreneurs and discover outstanding individuals or technical products and services. The BEYOND Impact Awards honor companies that are driving meaningful change in the realms of environment, society, economy, and technology in line with the United Nation' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Other awards include Gen Z Innovators: The New Force, which focuses on Gen Z entrepreneurs in China looking out towards Asia, BEYOND Medical Technology Excellence Awards and BEYOND Healthy Living Products Innovation Awards which focuses on excellence in medical technology companies and health consumption products. Visitors flock to BEYOND Expo 2025 Source: BEYOND Expo Visit BEYOND Expo 2025 at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo BEYOND Expo 2025 is being held at The Venetian® Macao's Cotai Expo. Since opening, Cotai Expo has been a leading conference, meetings and exhibition venue in Macao, and is one of the largest MICE venues in Asia, with approximately 71,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is also part of Sands® Resorts Macao, which attracts top event planners from around the world due to its 150,000 square metres of MICE space, world-class entertainment venues, award-winning accommodation, spectacular recreation and leisure options, unrivalled shopping experiences, and dynamic dining options. Sands Resorts Macao's newest hotel, located within The Londoner® Macao, is Londoner Grand, which marks a bold new chapter in luxury for discerning travellers and event planners. A full list of participating companies can be found here: BEYOND EXPO 2025
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Extreme desperation may have led to 400 Rohingya refugees dying at sea, UN agency says
GENEVA (Reuters) -A dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh may have led to deaths of an estimated 427 Rohingya refugees at sea, the United Nation's refugee agency said on Friday. "The dire humanitarian situation, exacerbated by funding cuts, is having a devastating impact on the lives of Rohingya, with more and more resorting to dangerous journeys to seek safety, protection and a dignified life for themselves and their families,' said Hai Kyung Jun, Director of UNHCR's Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific.
