This week, Israeli air strikes have flattened two high-rises in Gaza City as troops intensified their operations, aiming to conquer the largest urban center in the Palestinian territory. In a video shared by his office, Prime Minister Netanyahu told ministers at a cabinet meeting, “We are deepening the maneuver on the outskirts of Gaza City and within Gaza City itself.” While Israel has not publicly announced the start of a major offensive to seize Gaza City, which Netanyahu’s cabinet approved last month, troops have intensified bombings and operations in the area for weeks. “We are destroying terrorist infrastructure, we are…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Following the finalization of a trade deal with the United States to lower President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba, 68, announced his resignation at a press conference. He stated that he must take responsibility for a series of electoral losses. Since taking office less than a year ago, his ruling coalition lost its majorities in both houses of parliament amid public anger over rising living costs. He instructed his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to hold an emergency leadership race, adding that he would continue his duties until a successor is elected. With an emotional tone, Ishiba said, “With…
By Sunday evening, several lines on London’s underground train network were already at a standstill. Transport for London (TfL), which manages the system, has announced there will be little to no service from Monday through Thursday. The RMT trade union called for the strike on the Tube, which carries up to five million passengers daily, as part of their campaign for better pay and conditions. Drivers, along with signalling and maintenance workers, are participating in the strike after having rejected TfL’s proposal for a 3.4% pay raise. The workers are also demanding a reduction in their working hours. As a…
An attack by the terrorist group Boko Haram has left 63 people dead in Darul Jamal, a village in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria. According to local media, the assault took place on Friday night in a village where residents had recently been relocated from a camp for internally displaced persons. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, who visited the scene on Saturday, said he was traumatized by the killings. He told journalists, “We are here to commiserate with the people of Darul Jamal over what happened last night that has claimed the lives of many people. It is very sad. This…
Brazil’s high court is set to rule this week on whether former President Bolsonaro conspired to hold on to power after losing the 2022 elections to his leftist rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The 70-year-old former army captain faces up to 43 years in prison if convicted in a case that has drawn the anger of his ally, U.S. President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, who has been under house arrest since August, was absent from the protests organized on Brazil’s Independence Day, from Brasilia to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. The primary gathering of Bolsonaro’s supporters began in the…
Four police officers were killed in clashes that erupted late Saturday in Baghdad over an increase in fees for a private power generator. Iraqi security officials, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the dispute began over higher electricity bills. The vast majority of Iraqis rely on private generators to compensate for daily long power cuts from the public grid. The Interior Ministry stated that the violence in Baghdad’s Saada area resulted in the deaths of four police officers, including two commanders, who had intervened to break up a “tribal dispute.” A security official, who requested anonymity, said the…
A community hall in West Java’s Bogor district suddenly collapsed during a Koran recital held to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. According to Mochamad Adam Hamdani, an official from the local disaster mitigation agency, around a hundred people, mostly women, had gathered for the event. On Sunday, Adam told AFP that “according to initial data, 84 people are being treated, and three people died.” He said it was likely that the building, which served as both a meeting hall and a place of worship, collapsed due to overcrowding. “Perhaps the structure was not strong, as people were enthusiastic to follow…
Japan’s Prime Minister, Ishiba, has announced he will step down, creating new uncertainty for the world’s fourth-largest economy. The country is currently grappling with rising food prices and the effects of U.S. tariffs on its crucial auto sector. At a news conference, Ishiba stated that the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) should prepare for a leadership election, and he would remain in his position until then. “Now that negotiations on U.S. tariff measures have reached a conclusion, I believe this is the appropriate moment,” he said. The 68-year-old added, “I have decided to step aside and make way for the…
Pakistani nationals are among activists from 44 countries who have arrived in Tunisia to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international convoy dedicated to delivering aid to Gaza and challenging Israel’s blockade. Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan is on board, traveling with campaigners from Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, the Maldives, Luxembourg, Oman, Norway, Spain, Thailand, and several other nations. According to the flotilla’s official X account, the first wave of ships has arrived in Tunisia, where the vessels are gathering before continuing their journey toward Gaza. Preparing for Departure The aid vessels and activists docked in Tunis…
In a rare confession, Tom Holland has admitted his love for sleep. In a recent interview with Vogue, Holland joked about his passion for rest while sharing his fitness secrets. The ‘Spider-Man’ star revealed that he never compromises on his sleep, stating it’s his top priority. “When people brag about, ‘oh, I only need four hours of sleep,’ it’s like, poor you. I want 9, 10 hours sleep,” he said jokingly. However, sleep is just one part of Holland’s wellness routine. He also focuses on nutrition, particularly protein, which he says he is “always consuming.” He also considers creatine “a…
