Article: A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza as a result of Israel’s decision to impose restrictions on international aid organizations. The move, which affects 37 international NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders, Norwegian Refugee Council, and International Rescue Committee, has left thousands of lives at risk. Residents of Khan Younis, a refugee camp in Gaza, claim that there are no alternative aid organizations in the area, and that the income sources have been depleted, medical centers are limited, and the restrictions have made it even more challenging for wounded and ordinary patients to receive treatment. Despite the presence of aid…
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Dubai’s Global Village kicked off the celebrations for the New Year with a spectacular sky display that lit up the night sky with ‘Pakistan Happy New Year’. The display was made possible by using drones to write the message across the sky. In Dubai’s Global Village, New Year’s Eve is celebrated according to the time of seven countries, including Pakistan. In a separate development, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has called for a condemnation of US President Donald Trump’s remarks, labeling them as ‘unlawful and provocative’. He has demanded that the UN Secretary-General and the Security…
In a powerful display of solidarity, over 520,000 people took to the streets of Istanbul on New Year’s Day to protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza and demand justice for the Palestinian people. Despite the freezing temperatures, the massive crowd marched through the streets, with thousands of people gathering at various mosques, including the historic Ayasofya Mosque, to begin their march towards the Galata Bridge. The protest, titled “We Won’t Forget, We Won’t Be Silenced, We Won’t Forget Palestine,” was organized by the TÜGVA (Turkish Youth and Education Foundation) and backed by over 400 civil society organizations, trade unions, social…
Article: Somalia has denied allegations of establishing military bases and relocating Palestinians in exchange for Israel’s recognition. The allegations surfaced after Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told Al Jazeera that Somalia had accepted three Israeli conditions, including the relocation of Palestinians, establishing a military base on the coast of the Gulf of Aden, and joining the Abraham Accords. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced earlier today that Israel has officially recognized Somalia as an independent and sovereign state. Somalia’s Foreign Minister has confirmed that the country has joined the Abraham Accords, but denied any negotiations on the matter. This…
Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election is scheduled to take place in February 2026, and the Islamist party’s candidate, MD Mustafa Faisal, has filed his nomination papers for the Bogura-4 constituency. Faisal, a 38-year-old with a Master’s and Ph.D. in political science, has revealed his assets, revealing an annual income of 4.39 million Bangladeshi taka. However, he claims that he does not have a steady source of income in Bangladesh, instead earning a yearly income of 4.39 million taka from various professions, including education, medicine, law, and consulting, outside the country. Faisal’s nomination papers also reveal that he has a flat…
Iran’s capital city, Tehran, and several other cities have been witnessing anti-government protests for the fifth consecutive day. The protests have turned violent, resulting in the deaths of six people, including a security official, and several others injured in clashes between security forces and demonstrators. According to reports, the protests began as a response to the Iranian government’s economic policies, which have led to a decline in the value of the Iranian rial and a subsequent increase in inflation. The protests have spread to several cities, including Fasa, where demonstrators stormed a government building. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations,…
The Emirati government has announced the establishment of a new public authority aimed at directly involving citizens in decision-making processes. The new authority, dubbed “Community Managed Virtual Authority”, will be fully managed by Emirati citizens. Under the new system, ordinary citizens, experts, young people, business professionals, and retired individuals will take turns managing the community virtual authority. This will be based on merit, experience, and ability, rather than traditional elections. According to the Emirati state news agency WAM, the objective of this move is to enable citizens to participate directly in decision-making, rather than being limited to just voting. The…
Switzerland’s President, Guy Parmelin, has announced a five-day national mourning period following a devastating fire at a popular resort town’s bar, which claimed the lives of 40 people and injured over 100 others. The incident occurred during a New Year’s celebration, where a blast caused a massive fire to engulf the New Year’s Eve party venue. President Parmelin described the incident as the country’s worst tragedy in its history, stating that it may take several days to identify the victims due to the severity of the blaze. The President also announced that the city of Bern’s flag will remain at…
Dubai’s Public Transportation Sets New Record on New Year’s Eve According to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), a new record was set for public transportation use on New Year’s Eve. Over 283,600 people used public transportation, taxis, online booking services, and shared transportation options to travel across the city. This is a 13% increase from last year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, when approximately 2.5 million people used transportation services. The RTA reported that about 1.25 million passengers used the Red and Green Metro lines to travel across the city. Additionally, over 500,000 people used buses and on-demand bus…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a ban on travel for US citizens in response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to include these countries in the list of nations subject to travel restrictions. The move is seen as a reciprocal measure, with both countries citing the principle of “mutual response” in their separate statements. The decision comes after the White House announced on December 16 that President Trump would add Mali, Burkina Faso, and five other countries to the list of nations subject to full travel restrictions, effective January 1. According to US officials, the restrictions are imposed on…
