Thursday, April 25, 2024

World

Half of Gaza’s population ‘starving’, food relief a ‘drop in the ocean’ of need: WFP

The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) has said half of Gaza’s population – estimated to be some 2.3 million people – are starving.

After Columbia, Pro-Palestine protests expand to major US universities

Students of major universities in the United States have launched pro-Palestinian protests demanding divestment from companies involved in...

Leicester Ram Navami procession: Muslim groups seek police action against Hindutva mob for Islamophobic chants

Multiple Muslim organisations lodged complaints with Leicestershire police seeking action against a Hindutva mob for their Islamophobic chants raised during Ram Navami procession.

Setback for BJP as foreign parliamentarians demand action on human rights violations in India

Parliamentarians from several countries have come together to express their profound concern over escalating human rights violations in India.

Two days after Israeli forces pronounced him dead, Abu Shujaa appears ‘alive’ in Tulkarm

Earlier this week, Israeli occupation forces carried out a brutal three-day raid of Tulkarm's Nour Shams refugee camp. During the onslaught, Israeli soldiers carried out mass arrests to end rebellious movements in the occupied West Bank.

In Gaza, at least 17,000 children separated from families

Palestinian children of all ages are under attack by Israeli forces in Gaza, the UK-based Palestinian Return Centre said in a report submitted to the UN on the treatment of Palestinian children by Israeli forces in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Palestine footballer known as ‘legend of Khan Younis’ killed in Israel’s war on Gaza

Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat who was known as “the legend of Khan Younis” has been killed in an Israeli bombing of his house in Khan Younis.
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Over 35,000 gather to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite heavy Israeli security presence

As Palestinian Muslims observe the first day of Ramadan, the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem has announced that 35,000 worshipers have gathered at Al-Aqsa mosque to pray.

Oscar-winning director calls for end to Gaza genocide, slams Israel for ‘hijacking’ Holocaust 

English director Jonathan Glazer called for an end to Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza, at the 96th Academy Awards. Glazer, who won the best international film award for...
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Muslim countries announce start of Ramadan, Saudi king calls for end to ‘heinous crimes’ in Gaza

Saudi Arabia officials have spotted the crescent moon and declared the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims.

Oppenheimer sweeps awards with best picture, director and actor wins: Full list of winners

Oppenheimer is the big winner of the 96th Oscars after scooping seven awards including best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy.
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Palestinians in Jerusalem fear Israeli crackdown during Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan arrives, Palestinians fear that the Israeli authorities and far-right settlers might provoke unrest in Jerusalem. With ceasefire talks failing to reach any conclusion, the...

UNSC calls for ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan amidst warning of “world’s largest hunger crisis”

The United Nations Security Council has called for a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and allow aid to get to 25 million...
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‘Genocide Joe’: Pro-Palestine activist disrupts Biden speech

A pro-Palestine activist has interrupted Joe Biden as he was delivering a campaign speech in Atlanta in the southern state of Georgia.

How friendly is crime redressal system in India for foreigners?

National Crime Records Bureau’s annual Crime in India reports show that most crimes committed against foreigners in India fail to reach the courts. According to the data, one in about...
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‘When is enough enough?’: WHO chief reiterates call for ceasefire

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has reiterated calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemning what he called a “full five months of hellish conditions” in the Palestinian enclave.

Five killed as airdropped aid strikes Palestinians

Five people have been killed and several injured after airdropped parcels fell on a crowd of Palestinians in Gaza when parachutes failed to open.
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