Summary of the most important news that eitb.eus will publish today.
These are the topics that will be central top headlines from this Monday, August 19, 2024:
– Europe analyses the expansion of mpox: The European Union Health Security Committee is meeting today to discuss the current outbreak of mpox (the disease formerly known as monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and to analyse new measures to stop its spread. Today is a technical meeting that will coordinate the EU’s rapid response to serious cross-border health threats. It is a key event for the exchange of information on the specific measures taken by each country.
– The Democratic Convention begins: Today, the Democratic National Convention begins in the United States, which should elevate Kamala Harris to the official candidate of the party for the White House. In addition to the current Joe Biden, former presidents Obama and Clinton will also be speakers at the Democratic Convention that will last until Thursday in the city of Chicago.
– Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations: After last week’s round of dialogue between the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Israel in Doha, Qatar, they will meet this week in Cairo, Egypt, to try to reach an agreement on a ceasefire for Gaza. Hamas will not participate in the negotiations in Cairo.
Source: EITB
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