UAE delivers 10 aid convoys to Gaza

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The United Arab Emirates has sent ten humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing relief effort. This campaign, carried out under the "Gallant Knight 3" operation, seeks to offer critical food supplies, medical aid, and other requirements to Palestinians affected by the ongoing situation. Despite the challenges on the ground, the UAE's leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian assistance, ensuring that relief reaches those in critical need. These convoys are part of a larger campaign to alleviate suffering in Gaza, where thousands of families are facing shortages of basic commodities. UAE relief teams, working in collaboration with international humanitarian groups, have been critical in ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of aid. Medical supplies and food packages have been prioritized, especially for children, the elderly, and the most vulnerable people affected by the disaster. The UAE has long been at the forefront of huma...

Chile extends new constitution deadline to July

 Chile extended the new constitution deadline by three months on Tuesday. An assembly in Chile charged with drawing up Chile’s new constitution extended the deadline, by which the first draft must be ready by July.

The members of the assembly addressed environmental and social issues while extending the deadline. The extension received 114 votes in favour while 8 against. However, 25 abstained. Consequently, the assembly approved a one-time extension and set the new date for the draft constitution to July 5.

Maria Elisa Quinteros, president of the constituentassembly, said, “We have a long constituent process that has to be done in a short time.”

Chile extends new constitution

Reportedly, if the constituent assembly is unable to draft a new constitution by the deadline of July 5, the current constitution that dates back to the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet will remain in effect.

Chile’s constituent assembly has begun debating motions for a new constitution in February. The new constitution will replace the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Quinteros said that 84 articles have been approved so far.

According to Reuters, there were originally more than 1,200 proposals. However, some proposals were rejected in committees, others were removed, and several merged. The environmental commission had 40 proposals, but only one has been approved. The assembly will discuss more edgy motions and vote on them over upcoming sessions. Any proposal will need approval by two-thirds of delegates, some 103 votes, to make it to the final draft.

Francisco Zambrano, a professor of constitutional law at the University of Chile, said drafting a new constitution creates “uncertainty and institutional instability.”

 An article guaranteeing women’s reproductive rights, including abortion, was approved last week. Other proposals of themes include animal rights, feminist education, protection of the natural world, and the legalisation of cannabis. The proposals will be debated in the coming months. 

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