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EU recalls ambassador from Niger amid dispute over allocation of aid money

Nov 24, 2024

Brussels [Belgium], November 24: The European Union is recalling its ambassador from the West African country of Niger because of a dispute over the allocation of aid funds.
The EU's diplomatic service said there was "profound disagreement" over the accusations made by Niger's transitional military government. The Nigerien Foreign Ministry on Friday accused the EU of allocating €1.3mn ($1.35mn) in humanitarian aid to organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Danish Refugee Council without consulting the authorities
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading Health Insurance companies, settled over 85,900 cancer-related claims*2 worth over ₹780 crores during H1 FY27. Nearly 30% of this has been for people aged between 51 and 60 years. Women accounted for approximately 60% of these cancer claims, with settlements for women increasing 17% Year-on-Year. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support accessed by insured women and their families during cancer treatment.

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