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Arab News
a day ago
- General
- Arab News
UK PM Starmer says situation in Gaza ‘getting worse by the day'
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that the situation in Gaza was getting 'worse by the day' and that it was important to ensure the Palestinian enclave receives more humanitarian aid urgently. 'The situation is intolerable in Gaza, and getting worse by the day,' Starmer told reporters in Scotland, when asked whether the UK would take any action over the issue. 'Which is why we are working with allies ... to be absolutely clear that humanitarian aid needs to get in at speed and at volumes that it is not getting in at the moment, causing absolute devastation,' he added.
Reuters
a day ago
- General
- Reuters
UK PM Starmer says situation in Gaza 'getting worse by the day'
LONDON, June 2 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that the situation in Gaza was getting "worse by the day" and that it was important to ensure the Palestinian enclave receives more humanitarian aid urgently. "The situation is intolerable in Gaza, and getting worse by the day," Starmer told reporters in Scotland, when asked whether the UK would take any action over the issue. "Which is why we are working with allies ... to be absolutely clear that humanitarian aid needs to get in at speed and at volumes that it is not getting in at the moment, causing absolute devastation," he added.
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Philadelphia Pride March and Festival route, street closures and parking restrictions for 2025
New Hope PrideFest unites LGBTQ+ community, allies across Pennsylvania and New Jersey New Hope PrideFest unites LGBTQ+ community, allies across Pennsylvania and New Jersey New Hope PrideFest unites LGBTQ+ community, allies across Pennsylvania and New Jersey Philadelphia's Pride March and Festival is almost here: In 2025, the city will celebrate Pride Month on its first day — Sunday, June 1. We already know the Pride weekend festivities will include the largest Progress Pride flag in the U.S., measuring 600 feet long. That's longer than a Center City block! Within the Pride Festival, there will be several different themed spaces including a sober area, a family-friendly space with drag story time, and places to watch performers and have drinks. There will also be several road closures around Center City to keep vehicles away from the festival and march route. Route unveiled for 2025 Philadelphia Pride March The Philly Pride March starts with participants assembling at 6th and Walnut streets at 10 a.m. Everyone gets moving at 11 a.m., heading down Walnut Street to 10th Street, down 10th Street to Locust Street, and then ending at 11th and Locust. The march is set to finish at 12 p.m. Here is a map of the route: Mapcreator/CBS News Philadelphia Road closures for Philadelphia Pride festival Organizers say the festival following this year's Philadelphia Pride March covers a larger area than in 2024. To keep them clear for the festival, these streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Juniper Street from Walnut Street to Cypress Street Cypress Street from Juniper Street to 12th Street 13th Street from Walnut Street to Pine Street 12th Street from Walnut Street to Pine Street 11th Street from Pine Street to Spruce Street Quince Street from Walnut Street to Pine Street Walnut Street from Broad Street to 11th Street Locust Street from Broad Street to 11th Street Pine Street from Broad Street to 11th Street Spruce Street from Broad Street to 11th Street Chancellor Street from Juniper Street to 12th Street St. James Street from 13th Street to 12th Street S, Camac Street from Walnut Street to Pine Street Irving Street from Juniper Street to 13th Street Schubert Alley from S, Camac Street to 12th Street Manning Street from S. Camac Street to 12th Street Once again, CBS Philadelphia will have a table at the Pride festival! Come see us on Walnut Street and learn more about our 30-minute special, "The Heart of Pride," marking 10 years since the Supreme Court ruled on marriage equality. Parking restrictions for Philadelphia Pride March and Festival All streets listed above will be designated as temporary "no parking" zones between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday. If you are parked in those areas, police will tow and relocate your vehicle. If you believe your car was relocated, the city says to call the police district where your car was parked. The festival and parade area are within the 9th police district.
Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Shangri-La Dialogue Defense Summit
While Trump has criticized America's Asian allies for not spending enough on defense, Hegseth has generally focused on NATO partners. Today's speech signals a shift to add new pressure on Asian nations to invest more heavily in their militaries.
Bloomberg
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Merz Gives Ukraine the Green Light to Strike Deep Inside Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine has been given permission to use weapons supplied by its allies to launch strikes deep inside Russia. 'There are absolutely no range limits anymore for weapons delivered to Ukraine, not from Britain, the French or from us — also not from the Americans,' Merz said at a conference in Berlin on Monday. 'That means Ukraine can defend itself by attacking military positions also in Russia.'
