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Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them The Flotilla was attacked on April 30 near Greece. PHOTO: ANADOLU The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Friday condemned Israel’s “kidnapping” of several journalists aboard the Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla. “Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety … Read more
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.
GCAA says will do real-time monitoring to ensure achievement of highest levels of aviation safety for all The General Civil Aviation Authority of UAE resumes flights operational to normal. PHOTO: PEXELS The UAE’s aviation authority said air traffic in the country has returned to normal, the state news agency reported on Saturday, after precautionary measures … Read more
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS An Iranian proposal so far rejected by US President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade of … Read more
Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.
Oscar found after going missing on flight, Pavel Talankin calls baffling claim it posed security threat to TSA agents Screengrab of Pavel Talankin, winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”/Reuters An Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talankin, who won best documentary this year for “Mr Nobody Against … Read more
Massive public support saves citizen-run library, with donations exceeding target and securing its future In a remarkable turn of events, Karachi’s citizen-run library Kitab Ghar has been saved from imminent closure after an overwhelming wave of public support enabled it to meet—and significantly exceed—its fundraising target in record time. Earlier this week, the library’s management … Read more
Four weeks after US-Israel paused strikes on Iran, no deal yet to end war disrupting energy British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026. REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some circumstances because of the “cumulative effect” … Read more
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.