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Japan's Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS) reported that Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have been detected in rivers and groundwater in the Kansai region in excess of the U.S. standard, and the city of Regent, Osaka Province, has conducted a blood test on the public, and the results found that 31 out of 87 people had a high concentration of PFAS in their blood, which is above the U.S. safety standard.

Israeli Prime Minister Natanyahu stated on the 11th that he opposed the takeover of the Gaza corridor by the Palestinian Autonomous Government (PA) from the Palestinian armed group Hamas after the Israeli-Hamas war, but the US warned Israel on the 8th not to reoccupy Gaza. The Financial Times reported that this highlights the deepening differences between the U.S. and Israel.

Alexander Farrugia, left, director of the Culture Directorate, Ministry for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government, endorsed the Declaration of World Day of the Power of Hope, demonstrating his support and willingness to act with conscience.

The deadline for the U.S. government shutdown is approaching. On the 11th, the Republican Party proposed a non-conventional temporary plan to provide funds to allow the federal government to operate normally, but the Congress is now seriously divided, so it will be difficult to pass this temporary plan.

China and the United States have recently announced that Xi Jinping will travel to San Francisco from the 14th to the 17th to hold a meeting between Chinese and American leaders, and at the same time be invited to attend the 30th Informal Meeting of Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in San Francisco on the 15th.

India, the U.S., Australia and Japan are members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, and Washington wants to strengthen defense ties with India and move away from military dependence on Russia.

World Health Organization (WHO) Secretary General Tedros told the United Nations Security Council on 10 October that a child dies on average every 10 minutes in the Gaza Corridor, adding that "no place is safe".

The 5th World Protection Forum held in the Republic of San Marino successfully concluded on November 11, 2023.

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), led the FOWPAL delegation to visit Malta’s Ministry for Justice on Nov. 8, where they were received by Claudio Camilleri, the Head of Secretariat.

The World Leader Summit of Love and Peace took place on Nov. 4, 2023.