UN Warns Israel’s UNRWA Ban Could Constitute Collective Punishment for Gaza

The United Nations has expressed serious concerns over Israel’s decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), warning that such a move could amount to collective punishment for the people of Gaza. UN humanitarian office spokesperson Jens Laerke stated, “If implemented, this decision would add […]

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Bipartisan Call for Imran Khan’s Release Stirs Tensions Between US and Pakistan

In a significant development, the US State Department confirmed it has received a letter from 60 members of Congress urging the Biden administration to advocate for the release of Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The letter, dated October 23, raises alarms over human rights violations and the erosion of democratic principles in […]

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UK, EU, Canada unveil new sanctions on Myanmar military

London — The European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions targeting the Myanmar junta’s access to “military materiel, equipment and funds.” The new curbs, against entities supplying aviation fuel and equipment to Myanmar’s military, were aimed at constraining its “ability to conduct airstrikes on civilians,” according to Britain. It said the […]

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Pakistan: DPM Dar laments world’s double standards at humanitarian crises in Gaza; genocide

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday expressed concerns at the world’s double standards towards the unfolding humanitarian crises, engulfing the people of Gaza, Beirut and the unabated Israeli genocidal steps. Addressing a ceremony held here in connection with celebration of 101st Republic Day of Turkiye, he […]

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Israeli attack on northern Gaza kills at least 93, dozens missing

An Israeli air strike has destroyed a five-storey residential building sheltering displaced families in Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, killing at least 93 Palestinians, including children, and wounding dozens. Hezbollah has announced Naim Qassem will succeed slain leader Hassan Nasrallah as secretary-general of the group. World leaders have denounced Israel’s ban on the United Nations Relief and […]

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Austria: Manhunt Intensifies for Suspect in Double Homicide

According to Austrian National Television reports: Authorities in Austria are intensifying their manhunt for 56-year-old Roland Drexler, the prime suspect in the Monday morning shooting deaths of the 64-year-old mayor of Kirchberg ob der Donau and another man in Altenfelden, Rohrbach district. Drexler is considered armed and extremely dangerous. Police have received numerous tips about […]

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Comedian Sparks Outrage at Trump Rally with Puerto Rico “Garbage” Joke

A comedian’s controversial remarks at a Donald Trump rally have ignited backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. Tony Hinchcliffe, performing at Madison Square Garden, referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage,” a comment that many interpreted as racist and derogatory. The remarks came during a rally where Hinchcliffe also employed other offensive […]

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Sikh Separatist Alleges Indian Spy Network in U.S. and Canada Amid Rising Tensions

A controversial Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government operates a “spy network” in the United States and Canada aimed at silencing dissidents. This allegation comes in the wake of U.S. Justice Department indictments against two Indian nationals, including a former intelligence officer, linked to a plot to […]

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