Israel mulls water cuts to northern Gaza as part of push to seize Gaza City

Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and the crisis will likely spread, a global hunger monitor said on Friday, an assessment that will escalate pressure on Israel to allow more aid into the enclave. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said 514,000 people – nearly a quarter of Gaza’s population … Read more

In Umair's expanding universe, hip hop stars align for 'String Theory'

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Pakistan’s hottest hip hop producer Muhammad Umair Tahir, better known as “Umair” released String Theory last month, a collection of three tracks featuring superstars Hasan Raheem and Talha Anjum. However, even though the short project is sonically exceptional, it seems to have flown under the radar. “Hasan thrives on experimentation and sonic versatility,” said Abdul … Read more

Over 100 homes damaged as flash floods hit G-B’s Ghizer district

Flash floods struck Roshan valley in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) early Friday after a glacier burst, damaging more than 100 houses and forcing hundreds of families to flee, said officials. Ghizer, about 200 km from G-B, was among the worst-hit valleys in the recent floods, with at least 10 fatalities reported. Last month’s torrential rains … Read more