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Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? South Africa takes case to ICJ, demanding action to protect Palestinians. ICJ’s ruling could be landmark for international law.
ICJ Hears South Africa’s Genocide Allegations Against Israel: A Look at the Key Points.
Key Points:
- South Africa: Accuses Israel of violating the Genocide Convention against Palestinians in Gaza.
- Genocide Convention: Defines and prohibits acts like killing, harming, and destroying a national group.
- South Africa’s Claims: Cites Israeli actions in Gaza, statements by leaders, and lack of prevention as evidence of genocidal intent.
- Urgent Measures Sought: South Africa wants Israel to stop military operations, displacement, and destruction in Gaza.
- ICJ Decision: Likely to issue a binding order on all parties to the Genocide Convention.
- Global Impact: Case has implications for international rule of law and accountability for human rights violations.
Mumbai & Navi Mumbai bridged! Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge, slashes travel time & connects ports, airports, & cities.
Key Points:
- India’s Longest Sea Bridge: Atal Setu, spanning 21.8 km, cuts travel time and boosts connectivity between Mumbai and Raigad.
- Faster Commute: Journey from Mumbai to Pune and South India cut to 15-20 minutes, down from 2 hours.
- Connecting Ports and Airports: Bridge improves access to Mumbai Port, JN Port, and both Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports.
- Historic Milestone: Decades in the making, Atal Setu fulfills its purpose of linking Sewri and Chirle.
- ₹30,500 Crore Investment: PM Modi lays foundation stone for more infrastructure projects in Navi Mumbai.
Global Job Market Faces Headwinds as Economic Growth Weakens
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released its annual World Employment and Social Outlook report, painting a mixed picture of the global job market. While some recovery has been seen in recent months, the ILO warns that slowing economic growth, rising inflation, and stagnant wages are likely to lead to an increase in unemployment in 2024.
Key Points:
- Deteriorating macroeconomic environment: The global economy has slowed considerably in the past year due to geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, and other factors. This has dampened industrial production, trade, and investment flows.
- Uneven labor market recovery: Despite the global slowdown, some countries have seen surprisingly strong jobs growth and falling unemployment in recent months. The global unemployment rate has actually dropped below pre-pandemic levels.
- Looming risks: However, the ILO warns that the current economic trends are likely to lead to an increase in unemployment in 2024. More people are also falling into working poverty, as real wage growth lags behind inflation in most countries.
- Indian wage growth outperforms: Notably, the report found that real wages in India grew at a faster rate than in any other G20 country except Mexico in 2022. This is likely due to strong productivity growth in the country.
- Long-term policy priorities: Governments need to prioritize quality job creation and strengthen social safety nets to prevent further inequality. They should also invest in workforce training and job matching programs to help workers adjust to the changing economy.
