Valencia: Spain’s Valencia region has requested £31.4 billion ($34 billion) in emergency aid from the central government after devastating floods resulted in the death of 217 people. The request was made on Monday as the region grapples with the aftermath of the natural disaster. According to Anadolu Agency, the comprehensive

ISTANBUL: The International Labor Organization (ILO) has formally upgraded Palestine’s status to a ‘non-member observer state’ from a previous designation as a ‘liberation movement.’ The decision was made at the General Conference of the ILO’s Board of Directors, which included representatives from Arab and international unions. According to Anadolu Agency,

Beirut: The escalating influence of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah on Lebanese civilians ‘is of grave concern,’ UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday, condemning the growing loss of life. According to Anadolu Agency, Dujarric emphasized the importance of adhering to international law and safeguarding civilians and civilian infrastructure. He noted