Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt
An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.
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New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan. Strikes by U.S. and Saudi warplanes on Iranian-linked militias in Iraq were a further escalation after a lull.
In Indonesia, a New Generation Takes Up Leaf Weaving
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14 Arab, Palestinian groups issue urgent appeal to protect Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Israeli escalation
Cite attacks on worshippers, targeting of Al-Aqsa guards, restrictions on freedom of worship and settlement expansion Fourteen Arab and Palestinian institutions and organisations on Wednesday issued an urgent appeal calling for collective action to protect occupied Jerusalem amid what they described as escalating Israeli violations targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque and the city’s historic identity. The appeal … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.
The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
Ten Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct in BBC Report
The accusations include sex with underage girls and sexually explicit messages. The actor denied the allegations.
Pakistan, Egypt condemn Israeli military actions in Gaza, occupied West Bank
Pakistan and Egypt on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the worsening situation in the Palestinian territories, condemning continued Israeli military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and calling for an immediate end to hostilities. According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the situation during a … Read more
Israel Strikes Mosque in Gaza City
The Israeli military accused Hamas of using the mosque to store weapons. The Hamas-run government’s media office said Israel’s claims aimed to justify its attacks on mosques.
Muhammad Ahmed opines on ‘humiliating’ on-set bullying
KARACHI: Veteran Pakistani actor and Writer Muhammad Ahmed has spoken candidly about an alleged incident of bullying he says he experienced on the set of a television drama, revealing that he chose to remain silent despite feeling deeply humiliated. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Ahmed reflected on what he described as the difference between … Read more
Hundreds of Jordanians sign open letter in rare challenge to government
Missiles launched from Iran toward US bases in the Middle East, according to Iranian state broadcaster (IRIB) Thursday. US officials told Reuters that only a third of Iran’s missile arsenal has been destroyed—IRIB/AFP The New York Times reported on Wednesday that hundreds of Jordanian political, legal and other figures signed an open letter last … Read more