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ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Applied Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – APLT

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLT) between January 3, 2024 and December 2, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 18, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Applied Therapeutics securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Applied Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=32500 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 18, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, statements made during the class period were false and/or materially misleading because they concealed and misrepresented the clinical trial protocols and procedures that Applied Therapeutics had in place. Therefore, defendants provided investors with the false impression that protocol and good clinical practices were being properly followed. The lawsuit alleges that, in truth, Applied Therapeutics was not adhering to trial protocol and good clinical practices which, in turn, created an exceedingly severe risk that the trial data would be rejected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in the context of a New Drug Application. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Applied Therapeutics class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=32500 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the–rosen–law–firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686–1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767–3653
        Fax: (212) 202–3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com


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AACSB and AArU Begin Groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Quality Education Across the Arab World

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association of Arab Universities (AArU) and AACSB International (AACSB) have formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during AACSB’s Middle East and North Africa conference in Dubai, UAE.

The agreement outlines a shared commitment to providing opportunities for schools within the AArU membership to experience the advantages of specified membership benefits in both AACSB and AArU. AArU members will be provided the opportunity to work towards advancing accreditation efforts, and promote best practices in business education. This partnership will support universities across the Arab world in achieving global standards of excellence while addressing region–specific challenges in higher education and economic development.

“The Association of Arab Universities seeks to enhance the quality of higher education and elevate the level of academic accreditation to meet international standards. This agreement with AACSB, one of the most important international accreditation institutions, is part of the Association's vision to develop academic excellence, improve the efficiency of Arab educational institutions, and enhance their competitiveness,” says Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General of AArU.

“AACSB is proud to collaborate with the Association of Arab Universities supporting the advancement of quality education in the Arab region. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to fostering excellence, innovation, and impact in education worldwide. With a century old tradition of continuous improvement and impact, we are honored to join AArU today and celebrate our mutual commitment to quality education,” says Lily Bi President and CEO of AACSB.

The MOU is a testament to the shared vision of both organizations to nurture future–ready business leaders in higher education. The AArU, established in 1964, is dedicated to strengthening cooperation between its 450 member universities in the Arab world and supporting their contributions to sustainable development. AACSB, with its global network of over 1,900 member organizations, has been driving excellence in business education for more than a century.

This partnership represents a significant step toward creating a more globally connected and impactful business education ecosystem in the Arab region.

A formal signing of the agreement occurred at the AACSB MENA Conference in Dubai, UAE including AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi and AArU Secretary General Professor Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama.

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation, and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.

For More Information Contact:
Leah McBride
1+813.367.5238
[email protected]

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2d0a564b–56be–4764–b6b1–ccb313ca064b


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ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PCRX

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX) between August 2, 2023 and August 8, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 14, 2025.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Pacira securities during the Class Period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Pacira class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=33570 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 14, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, statements made during the Class Period were false and/or misleading because defendants created the false impression that Pacira had sufficient patent protections on Exparel and, as such, the ability to expand the marketing, production, and sales of Exparel, which Pacira stated was critical to its future growth and revenue. In truth, Pacira’s optimistic claims pertaining to its patent protections on Exparel were fragile at best. In fact, Pacira knew that the ‘495 patent was not as protective as defendants publicly touted because on June 6, 2023 the New Jersey District Court issued a ruling in eVenus’s favor regarding claims construction in another case filed by Pacira in a failed attempt to protect Exparel. Yet defendants continued to make public statements affirming their belief in the ‘495 patent and the protection it applied for Exparel. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Pacira class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=33570 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the–rosen–law–firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686–1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767–3653
        Fax: (212) 202–3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com


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CUBI IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, A HIGHLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Encourages Customers Bancorp, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – CUBI

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CUBI) between March 1, 2024 and August 8, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the January 31, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Customers Bancorp securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Customers Bancorp class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=28067 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 31, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Customers Bancorp had inadequate anti–money laundering practices; (2) as a result, it was not in compliance with its legal obligations, which subjected it to heightened regulatory risk; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about Customers Bancorp’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Customers Bancorp class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=28067 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the–rosen–law–firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686–1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767–3653
        Fax: (212) 202–3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com


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ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages AstraZeneca PLC Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – AZN

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ: AZN) between February 23, 2022 and December 17, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the February 21, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased AstraZeneca securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the AstraZeneca class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=1331 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 21, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) AstraZeneca engaged in insurance fraud in China; (2) as a result, AstraZeneca faced heightened legal exposure in China, which eventually resulted in the AstraZeneca China President being detained by Chinese law enforcement authorities; (3) as a result, AstraZeneca understated its legal risks; (4) the foregoing, once revealed, could materially harm AstraZeneca’s business activities in China; and (5) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the AstraZeneca class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=1331 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the–rosen–law–firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

———————————————–

Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686–1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767–3653
        Fax: (212) 202–3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com


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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – KSPI

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ: KSPI) between January 19, 2024 and September 19, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 18, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Kaspi.kz securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Kaspi.kz class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=29172 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 18, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Kaspi.kz continued doing business with Russian entities, and also providing services to Russian citizens, after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, thereby exposing Kaspi.kz to the undisclosed risk of sanctions; (2) Kaspi.kz engaged in undisclosed related party transactions; (3) certain of Kaspi.kz’s executives have links to reputed criminals; and (4) as a result, defendants’ statements about Kaspi.kz’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Kaspi.kz class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=29172 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the–rosen–law–firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

———————————————–

Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686–1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767–3653
        Fax: (212) 202–3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com


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Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

While Israel like every country has a right to defend itself, self-defense is not an excuse to commit genocide. Picture: WHO

By Joseph Chamie
PORTLAND, USA, Jan 15 2025 – Despite the denials by the Israeli government and some of its supporters, Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza is evident.

After the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, Israel’s former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant referred to Palestinians as “human animals”. Israel’s former ambassador to the United Nations Dan Gillerman, also described Palestinians as “horrible, inhuman animals”.

Deputy speaker of the Israeli Knesset, Nissim Vaturi, posted “ Now we all have one common goal – erasing the Gaza Strip from the face of the Earth.” Also, Israeli President Isaac Herzog declared that “There are no innocent civilians in Gaza.”

In addition to cutting off food, water and fuel to Gaza, Israel retaliated to the attack with a devastating war in Gaza involving bombings, shootings and blockades. Those actions resulted in excessive numbers of deaths, injuries, suffering, displacement and destruction throughout Gaza.

As the Israel-Gaza war approaches 500 days of conflict, the imbalances in the deaths, injuries, displacement and destruction are striking. For example, based on the reported numbers of deaths, which are considered to be significant undercounts for the Palestinians in Gaza, approximately 96 percent of the Israel-Gaza war deaths as of 10 January 2025 have been to Palestinians with nearly 70 percent of those deaths being women and children (Figure 1).

 

based on the reported numbers of deaths, which are considered to be significant undercounts for the Palestinians in Gaza, approximately 96 percent of the Israel-Gaza war deaths as of 10 January 2025 have been to Palestinians with nearly 70 percent of those deaths being women and children

Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

 

While Israel like every country has a right to defend itself, self-defense is not an excuse to commit genocide. Self-defense must conform to international humanitarian law and Israel’s actions in Gaza fail the tests of humanitarian law.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and his former defense chief for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict. The ICC judges found reasonable grounds to believe that those two Israeli officials were criminally responsible for acts including murder, persecution and starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

Also, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued orders on how Israel conducts the war in Gaza. Among other things, the ICJ orders stressed that Israel must conduct the war in a way that avoids the commission of genocide.

Based on the reported numbers of deaths, which are considered to be significant undercounts for the Palestinians in Gaza, approximately 96 percent of the Israel-Gaza war deaths as of 10 January 2025 have been to Palestinians with nearly 70 percent of those deaths being women and children

The United Nations Special Committee to investigate Israeli practices found Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza consistent with the characteristics of genocide, with mass civilian casualties, the use of starvation as a weapon of war and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palestinians in Gaza.

In an objective, methodological, and detailed analysis report, the University Network for Human Rights (UNHR) at the Boston University School of Law concluded that “Israel has committed genocidal acts, namely killing, seriously harming, and inflicting conditions of life calculated, and intended to, bring about the physical destruction of Palestinians in Gaza.”

The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), a US-based legal advocacy group, has also said that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. In its legal analysis, the CCR reported on Israel’s violations of the Genocide Convention and also criticized the US administration for its complicity in those violations.

A former Israeli defense minister said that Israel’s government with the support of far-right politicians was aiming to occupy, annex and ethnically cleanse Gaza and build Israeli settlements there. He accused the Israeli government of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

In addition, Amnesty International issued a report indicating that it had gathered sufficient evidence to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The report specifically condemned Israel for using starvation as a method of war. Following the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack, Israel cut off water, fuel and nearly all humanitarian aid from reaching civilians in Gaza.

Human Rights Watch also reported that Israeli authorities have intentionally deprived Palestinians in Gaza of access to safe water for drinking and sanitation needed for basic human survival. They concluded that the Israeli government is responsible for the crime against humanity of extermination and for acts of genocide.

Scholars and academicians in Israel, the United State as well as elsewhere have concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza.

Professor Amos Goldberg, chair of Holocaust Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published an article in Siha Mekomit accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza. He concluded that “what is happening in Gaza is a genocide because Gaza does not exist anymore.”

Similarly, Omer Bartov, professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, also concluded it is no longer possible to deny that Israel has been engaged in systematic war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocidal actions. The Israeli government’s ultimate goal from the very beginning, he noted, had been to make the entire Gaza Strip uninhabitable and to debilitate its population to such a degree that it would either die out or seek all possible options to flee the territory.

Governments inside and outside the region have also found Israel committing genocide in Gaza. Saudi Arabia’s crown prince condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and Qatar’s emir sheikh accused Israel of committing a “collective genocide” in Gaza. Turkey’s president said that Israel’s policy of genocide, occupation, and invasion must come to an end.

In addition, more than a dozen countries, including Belgium, Ireland, Mexico and Spain, have joined or signaled their intention to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice.

In the United States, no less than a dozen federal government employees have resigned in protest over President Joe Biden’s Gaza policy. They accuse the Biden administration of complicity in Israel’s killing and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, which contributed to Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

Some explained that they could not continue working for an administration that ignores the voices of its diverse staff by continuing to fund and enable Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. In addition, others have reported that Biden’s policy in Gaza has been a moral, practical and political failure with America being complicit in civilian deaths, including in the starvation of children.

In addition, some elected officials in the US Congress, including Senator Bernie Sanders, have criticized the Israeli government, saying that Israel’s actions in Gaza are “ethnic cleansing”. Also, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Jamal Bowman have accused Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people.

A ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages may occur as mediators are reporting that a deal is closer than it’s ever been before. Despite that outcome being widely desired by the international community, the ceasefire and release of hostages will not alter Israel having committed genocide in Gaza. It remains for Israel to be held accountable for its actions and also ensure that Israel does not continue its genocide against Palestinians.

 

Joseph Chamie is a consulting demographer, a former director of the United Nations Population Division and author of numerous publications on population issues, including his recent book, “Population Levels, Trends, and Differentials”.

 

The Davos Disconnect

The 2025 Annual Meeting of The World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from January 20-24. The meeting brings together government, business and civil society leaders to set the year’s agenda for how leaders can make the world a better place for all. It’s relevance as a global gathering sits within and beyond the official programme. The importance of dialogue — often happening in private conversations — reveals an ever important mission to convene leaders when ‘threats to world stability are multiplying‘.

By Deodat Maharaj
GEBZE, Türkiye, Jan 15 2025 – “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens is more relevant today than ever.

The wealthy and powerful are meeting again this year in glamorous Davos, at an invitation-only event. They arrive in chartered aircraft and private jets to speak about our warming climate, among other global concerns.

The super-rich, politicians and celebrities gather for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting later this month at a time when global inequity is at its highest. Last year saw a phenomenal growth of wealth in major economies with valuations of at least eight companies exceeding the trillion-dollar mark.

On the other hand, those at the margins are barely scraping a living and preoccupied with where their next meal is coming from. Globally, 733 million people are facing hunger, and 2.33 billion are food insecure. The situation is most dire in the 44 Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Based on the data, it is getting worse for people living in the poorest and most vulnerable countries. According to Oxfam, the wealthiest 1% own almost half of the world’s wealth, while the poorest own just 0.75%. In addition to inequality, geopolitical tensions and external threats, including climate change are rising. At the same time, the global economic outlook remains subdued.

The 2025 theme for Davos, ‘Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,’ is particularly timely for wealthy countries as they reap rich dividends due to rapid technological advancements. Equally, the theme holds profound significance for people living in LDCs, where new and relevant technologies can permanently alter their development trajectory.

However, only 36% of their citizens have access to the internet, and digital infrastructure is weak. So, if we care about a more equal world, a necessary first step is to focus on the reality of those living on less than $1.90 a day.

In terms of solutions, the Davos gathering should look at concrete and practical ways to help these countries with financing and technical expertise to reduce this alarming gap where poor people are not just left behind but are completely left out.

The summit agenda outlines five priorities and their rationale – all pertinent for LDCs if the will, financing, and collaboration can be mustered.

Reimagining growth: The World Economic Forum notes that the digital economy has the potential to account for up to 70% of the new value generated globally in the next ten years.

This potential and attendant economic benefits will reside overwhelmingly in the wealthiest countries. Nonetheless, the digital economy provides an outstanding opportunity for the poorest countries to leapfrog in their development gains.

With support through technology transfer, financing, and capacity building in the LDCs, their development trajectory can change, creating new jobs and opportunities for their people.

Industries in the intelligent age: This thematic focus is invariably on the world’s largest businesses and economies. However, there is much that big business can do to help grow a global economy where everyone benefits. Sharing best practices and investing in LDCs are prime examples of ways to promote a more equitable transition into the tech future.

Business has an important role to play in enhancing the presence of these countries in global supply chains. They can also support small and medium enterprises by boosting their productive capacity at the domestic level. However, this has not happened thus far, and the time to change the focus is now.

Investing in people: Globally, education systems are struggling to adapt to fast-changing technologies, with just 54% of countries having digital skill standards. However, in the world’s poorest nations, 260 million people of primary and secondary school age did not attend school in 2020.

As long as LDCs spend more on servicing their external debt than on education, this appalling inequality will not change. Using low-cost, high-impact technologies to build human capital in LDCs is fundamental. There is much the wealthiest countries can do in this critical area.

Safeguarding the planet: Large pockets of the world’s poorest are starving due to climate-induced disasters and food insecurity. Climate financing action is vital for LDCs, which contribute less than 4% of global emissions but bear some of the most severe impacts of climate change.

Existing technologies, as well as new and emerging technologies that can help predict climate change and manage disasters, should be transferred to those who need it most. And of course, the developed world must meet its commitments on financing for climate action.

Rebuilding trust: There is much talk about global collaboration and multilateralism – at a time of rising global inequality and increasing isolationism. Davos could do well to foster greater inclusivity and, in doing so, build this much-needed trust and hope.

Those with great wealth and influence also have a great responsibility. Unless the World Economic Forum’s annual summit focuses on the more than one billion people living in the world’s poorest countries, it will remain an echo chamber for the privileged.

A global future rooted in equity, shared prosperity, and collective resilience is not only possible but essential for us all. Davos 2025 must seize the opportunity to redefine itself as a true forum for global progress.

Deodat Maharaj is Managing Director of the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and can be reached at: [email protected]

IPS UN Bureau

 


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منصة السفر الرائدة Wingie تكشف عن اتجاهات ووجهات السفر لعام 2025

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة والرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أعلنت منصة WINGIE، الرائدة في مجال السفر في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، عن رؤيتها لاتجاهات السفر والوجهات السياحية التي من المتوقع أن تتصدر المشهد في عام 2025. تسلط WINGIE الضوء على اتجاهات السفر الناشئة وأبرز الوجهات التي ستشكل مستقبل السفر.

أبرز اتجاهات ووجهات السفر لعام 2025

مع استمرار تطور قطاع السفر، حددت WINGIE أربع اتجاهات محورية ستعيد تشكيل تجارب السفر في عام 2025:

*السياحة المستدامة والطبيعية: تزايد الطلب على أماكن إقامة صديقة للبيئة والتجارب الموجهة نحو الحفاظ على الطبيعة.
*السياحة العلاجية: نمو الاهتمام بالرحلات التي تركز على الصحة النفسية والاستجمام بدلاً من الوجهات التقليدية.
*السياحة الليلية: استكشاف الوجهات بطرق جديدة عبر الأنشطة الليلية التي تقدم تجارب فريدة.
*التخصيص المعتمد على الذكاء الاصطناعي: يعمل الذكاء الاصطناعي على إحداث ثورة في تخطيط السفر من خلال تقديم مسارات مخصصة حسب تفضيلات الأفراد.

تركز هذه الاتجاهات على وجهات تجمع بين الاستدامة والتجارب الفريدة:

*دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة: تقدم دبي للمسافرين المهتمين بالبيئة تجارب تخييم صحراوية صديقة للبيئة ومغامرات منخفضة التأثير تدعم جهود الحفاظ على الطبيعة.
*البتراء، الأردن: تتألق البتراء بسحرها الليلي من خلال المعالم ذات الإضاءة الخافتة وسماء الصحراء المليئة بالنجوم، مما يوفر تجربة تاريخية هادئة لا تنسى.
*كابادوكيا، تركيا: توفر كابادوكيا مزيجًا فريدًا من الجمال الطبيعي والثقافة، مع مناظرها الخلابة، وجلسات اليوغا، ومسارات المشي في الطبيعة، وعلاجات السبا المريحة.

تقود WINGIE قطاع السفر بتقنيات متطورة تشمل الذكاء الاصطناعي والربط الافتراضي بين الرحلات، لتقديم تجارب سلسة ومخصصة. مع تحقيقها نموًا سنويًا بنسبة 25% ووصول عدد مستخدميها إلى 200 مليون مستخدم، تعمل WINGIE على تعزيز ريادتها في القطاع في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا. بقيادة الرئيس التنفيذي تشاغلار إيرول والمديرة التنفيذية للعمليات نيهان إيرول، تعمل الشركة برؤية وخبرة على إعادة تعريف السفر.

عن مجموعة Wingie Enuygun

مجموعة Wingie Enuygun هي سوق سفر رائدة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، وتختص في رحلات الطيران من خلال منصاتها wingie.com ،sa.wingie.com ، wingie.aeوenuygun.com. تقدم الشركة مجموعة واسعة من منتجات السفر بما في ذلك رحلات الطيران وحجز الفنادق وتأجير السيارات وتذاكر الحافلات. تشتهر مجموعة Wingie Enuygun بابتكاراتها، وهي في طليعة صناعة السفر عبر الإنترنت في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، ورائدة في مجال التقدم التكنولوجي وتقود التحول الرقمي داخل الصناعة.

يستفيد Wingie من تقنية الذكاء الاصطناعي المتقدمة لتوفير تجربة مستخدم سلسة، مع ميزة الربط الافتراضي لرحلات الطيران ومجموعة متنوعة من تذاكر الطيران ومحتوى السفر. المنصة متاحة بست لغات، وتوظف أكثر من 400 شخص، وتجذب حوالي 200 مليون زائر سنويًا، مما يؤكد مكانتها كخيار مميز للمسافرين.

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WINGIE: Leading Travel Marketplace Reveals 2025 Trends and Destinations Shaping the Future of Travel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WINGIE, the leading travel marketplace in the MENA region, has unveiled its insights into the travel trends and destinations expected to dominate in 2025. WINGIE highlights emerging travel trends and top destinations shaping the future of travel.

Key Travel Trends and Destinations for 2025

As travel continues to evolve, WINGIE identifies four transformative trends reshaping journeys in 2025:

  • Sustainability and Eco–Tourism: Travelers are increasingly seeking eco–friendly accommodations and conservation–focused experiences.
  • Wellness Tourism: Demand grows for holistic retreats prioritizing mental well–being and relaxation over traditional hotspots.
  • Noctourism: Travelers are exploring destinations in a new light by engaging in nighttime activities that offer fresh perspectives and unique experiences.
  • AI–Driven Personalization: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing travel planning by delivering itineraries tailored to individual preferences.

These trends align closely with destinations that blend sustainability and unique experiences:

  • Dubai, UAE: Dubai invites eco–conscious travelers with desert glamping, and low–impact adventures supporting conservation.
  • Petra, Jordan: Petra’s nighttime charm shines through softly lit landmarks and star–filled desert skies, offering a serene and unforgettable historical experience.
  • Cappadocia, Türkiye: Cappadocia’s stunning landscapes, yoga, nature walks, and spa treatments offer a rejuvenating blend of culture and natural beauty.

WINGIE leads the travel industry with cutting–edge technology, including AI, virtual interlining, and delivering seamless, personalized experiences. With 25% annual revenue growth and a 200 million user base, WINGIE is solidifying its market leadership in the MENA region. Led by CEO Çağlar Erol and COO Nihan Erol, the company redefines travel with expertise and vision.

About Wingie Enuygun Group

Wingie Enuygun Group is a leading travel marketplace in the MENA region, specializing in flights through its platforms wingie.com, sa.wingie.com, wingie.ae and enuygun.com. The company offers a comprehensive range of travel products including flights, hotels, rental cars and bus tickets. Recognized for its innovation, Wingie Enuygun Group is at the forefront of the MENA online travel space, pioneering technological advancements and driving digital transformation within the industry.

Wingie leverages advanced AI technology to provide a seamless user experience, featuring virtual interlining for flights and a diverse array of airline tickets and travel content. The platform is available in six languages, employs over 400 people, and attracts approximately 200 million visitors annually, reaffirming its position as a premier choice for travelers.

Contact: [email protected]


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