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Uber launches senior accounts and ‘simple mode’ across MENA to improve mobility for older adults

The new features, available under Uber’s Family Profiles, are designed to simplify the app interface for seniors, offering larger text, fewer steps, and streamlined functionality
Source: Arabian Business
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Senior Hamas source says Gaza truce deal possible despite Israeli stalling

BEIRUT (Reuters) -A senior Hamas source told Reuters on Thursday that there was still a chance of reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement but it would take a few days because of what he called Israeli stalling.The source said Hamas' response to the latest ceasefire proposal included requesting a clause that would prevent Israel from resuming the war if an agreement was not reached within the 60-day truce period. (Reporting by Samia Nakhoul, Writing by Jana Choukeir; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Senior Hamas source says Gaza truce deal possible despite Israeli stalling

EU pressured to act against Israel over Gaza

Several EU countries are pushing Brussels to move forward with concrete actions against Israel over the war in Gaza for failing to improve the dire humanitarian situation, diplomats said Thursday.The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier this month announced a deal with Israel to allow more aid into Gaza as warnings mount over mass-starvation in the war-ravaged territory. The bloc's diplomatic service on Wednesday gave a first briefing to ambassadors from the EU's 27 nations on Israel's efforts to improve access to Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: EU pressured to act against Israel over Gaza