FT News Briefing Concerns rise over starvation in Gaza
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Jul 30, 2025 Concerns are mounting over a potential famine in Gaza as a UN report highlights severe starvation issues. Meanwhile, U.S.-China trade negotiations teeter on the brink, relying on presidential approval. China's AI expo showcases its vision as a counter to America's technological dominance. On the economic front, the IMF reveals that a declining dollar could soften the blow of the trade war, hinting at a glimmer of hope for global growth amidst these challenges.
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Famine Unfolding In Gaza
- A UN-backed panel says a famine is unfolding in Gaza, marked by widespread starvation and severe child malnutrition.
- One in three children in Gaza City are severely malnourished, meeting many famine criteria though formal declaration is pending.
Gaza Blockade Deepens Food Crisis
- Israel enforces a blockade controlling all Gaza entry points, intensifying constraints since war began.
- Aid is obstructed, and civilians face food shortages worsened by conflict and logistics issues.
Aid Blockade Sparks Political Tensions
- Political pressures are rising as images of starving children in Gaza emerge.
- Israel claims it allows humanitarian aid, but evidence and UN dispute suggest limited relief reaches civilians.