Tensions between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip escalated after Israeli fighter jets fired eight missiles at the headquarters of Hamas-affiliated Al-Aqsa Television in Gaza, destroying the building and damaging others nearby. The Israeli forces have conducted more than 70 air strikes in retaliation for rocket attacks from Palestinian territories. Previously, Hamas and other armed forces launched more than 400 rockets or mortars across the border area following an anti-tank missile attack on an Israeli bus that injured a soldier. The Palestinian side said that more than a dozen people, including mostly Gaza gunmen, died in recent Israeli attacks. The retaliatory attacks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continued for the past few months. Violence is pushing the land of Palestine into a serious crisis – suffering impacts from Israel’s siege and embargo policy, the Gaza Strip engulfed in war fire, and the shortage of electricity, food and necessities. The situation worsened … [Read more...] about Israel-Hamas ceasefire reached, but disagreements remain
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Revamped Sao Paulo Fashion Week highlights new format, new brands
Models present creations by Osklen during the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 22, 2018. — AFP Photo Viet Nam News SAO PAULO — Sao Paulo’s 46th Fashion Week, Latin America’s most important fashion show, is underway this week featuring a new venue, a new format, and the debut of four new labels. This year’s theme is titled Tran[sp]posicion (Modification). Novelties included workshops, presentations and panel discussions. Lilly Sarti, the fashion brand run by sisters Lilly and Renata Sarti, opened the event on Sunday at a runway in downtown Sao Paulo. The Sarti sisters’ "Heritage" collection offered a view of a winter encompassed by color, but with few patterns. Oversized garments with fringed edges dominated the chilly opening night, while stripes and animal print mingled with earth tones, blues, burgundy, black and white in looks that emphasized a cinched-in silhouette. Familiar names to the Brazilian fashion festival such … [Read more...] about Revamped Sao Paulo Fashion Week highlights new format, new brands
Pressure and motivation for Palestine
At a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council, many nations expressed concern over the prolonged and deadliest deadlocks in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They called on the UN to actively participate in efforts to restore the political process in the Middle East. Nickolay Mladenov, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, warned that the increase of violence once again in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip has caused the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to worsen. He said that the UN Security Council should require the parties concerned to comply with the 2014 ceasefire agreement, in order to avoid the outbreak of a widespread violent conflict. Violence in the Gaza Strip has become increasingly serious after Israeli soldiers shot at Palestinian protesters in mid-October, killing at least seven people and injuring hundreds of others. Since the outbreak of protests in March, more than 200 Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli troops. Stemming from the … [Read more...] about Pressure and motivation for Palestine
Viet Nam concerned over escalating conflict in Gaza Strip
Head of Việt Nam’s Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Đặng Đình Qúy expressed his profound concern over the complicated situation in the Middle East, especially the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.— VNA/VNS Photo Hoài Thanh NEW YORK — Head of Việt Nam’s Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Đặng Đình Qúy expressed his profound concern over the complicated situation in the Middle East, especially the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. During an open discussion yesterday of the UN Security Council presided over by its alternate chair Bolivia, Qúy urged concerned parties to abide by international law, exercise self-restraint, avoid actions that cause tension and violence and create an environment for peaceful dialogue. "Việt Nam calls for immediately ending the construction of residential areas and fully lifting … [Read more...] about Viet Nam concerned over escalating conflict in Gaza Strip
Vietnam concerned over escalating conflict in Gaza Strip
At the event (Source: VNA) New York (VNA) – Head of Vietnam’s Mission to the United Nations, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, expressed his profound concern over the complicated situation in the Middle East, especially the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. During an open discussion on October 18 of the UN Security Council presided over by its alternate chair Bolivia, Quy urged concerned parties to abide by international law, exercise self-restraint, avoid actions that cause tension and violence and create an environment for peaceful dialogue. Vietnam calls for immediately ending the construction of residential areas and fully lifting the siege and blockade of Gaza, while protecting civilians and improving the lives of Palestinians there, he said. He affirmed Vietnam’s support for the fight for justice of Palestinian people to gain the right to self-determination and establishment of an independent and sovereign … [Read more...] about Vietnam concerned over escalating conflict in Gaza Strip