Global News Podcast The UN warns that it's "make or break" for malnourished Palestinians
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Jul 28, 2025 
Celia Hatton, Asia-Pacific Regional Editor, brings her insights on critical global issues. They discuss the alarming humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for aid amidst increasing starvation. Hatton highlights the recent ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. The conversation also touches on a notorious Chinese monk embroiled in scandal, alongside a quirky musical satire penned by a BBC editor. This mix of pressing international news and unexpected stories keeps listeners engaged and informed.
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Aid Flow to Gaza Insufficient
- UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said the easing of restrictions to Gaza aid is only a start, requiring much greater scale urgently.
- Aid trucks during ceasefire days greatly outnumber current aid flows, showing the gap in current efforts.
Symbolic Aid Flights to Gaza
- Jeremy Bowen reported boarding a Jordanian plane dropping aid supplies to Gaza, highlighting the symbolism over actual impact.
- Two planes with about eight tonnes each supply millions starving, needing consistent road convoys instead to effect real change.
Aid Convoy Security Challenges
- Aid convoys face serious security risks from desperate civilians looting food supplies, impacting distribution effectiveness in Gaza.
- UN calls for all crossings open and better security to safeguard aid delivery and recipients.