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Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Celebrates Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors' Quest for a Nuclear-Free World

Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese atomic bomb survivors, wins the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for advocating a nuclear-free world amid rising global tensions. The award emphasizes the need to maintain the global "nuclear taboo."
In a remarkable recognition of advocacy for peace, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, who have tirelessly called for a nuclear-free world. This honor underscores the importance of maintaining the global "nuclear taboo," especially as global tensions rise. The award, comprising a gold medal, diploma, and a $1 million prize, will be presented at a ceremony on December 10 in Oslo.

Shifting our focus to the Vatican, Pope Francis had a crucial meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Zelensky's "victory plan." This discussion followed previous criticisms that arose after the pope's call for negotiation was dismissed by Ukraine as "virtual mediation." The meeting is a significant step in a series of engagements Zelensky is having with European leaders and NATO.

Meanwhile, in Riyadh, the Global Logistics Forum 2024 is underway, striking partnerships with major industry players like MAERSK, Saudia Group, and Aramex. This event, supported by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, aims to boost supply chain efficiency and aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030. With over 10,000 participants expected, it's set to become a hub of innovation and collaboration in the logistics sector.

Turning to the Middle East, the Turkish Navy conducted a large-scale rescue operation, evacuating hundreds of Turkish citizens from Lebanon amid the escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The rescue, involving the ships TCG Sancaktar and TCG Bayraktar, brought nearly 1,000 evacuees to safety, highlighting the dire situation as over 1,400 have perished and more than a million have been displaced in Lebanon.

In a related development, Hezbollah has formed a new military command in south Lebanon following the death of its leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, as the conflict with Israel intensifies. Despite suffering significant losses, including targeted attacks on its missile stockpile, the group remains active with its newly structured command poised to continue operations against Israeli forces.

Lastly, in Europe, the EU has called on Turkiye to investigate serious allegations of refugee abuse and forced deportations in detention centers funded by the EU. This comes on the heels of reports from a journalism consortium that migrants in these centers face dire conditions, with the EU finance meant for border security seemingly overlooking these severe issues.
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