WASHINGTON: The White House is urgently preparing a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas, sources from the US government, Egyptian security, and those familiar with the matter told Reuters. This proposal seeks to address key issues that have stalled negotiations, which have been mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, for months. Most elements of the deal have already been agreed upon, according to a senior official in the Biden administration, but two main sticking points remain. These include Israel’s demand to maintain a military presence in the Philadelphi corridor, a buffer…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on Israel’s policies in Gaza, rejecting calls to alter humanitarian and combat strategies despite growing concerns over civilian casualties. In a press conference on Wednesday, Netanyahu defended the actions of Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) actions and emphasised that control of Gaza’s Philadelphi corridor remains non-negotiable. Responding to a question by CNN’s Jeremy Diamond regarding civilian deaths in Gaza, Netanyahu reiterated his commitment to Israel’s military objectives. “I won’t change our humanitarian policies, vaccination policies, or combat policies,” Netanyahu said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come under renewed criticism after a recent report revealed…
A coalition of India’s former bureaucrats and academics formally requested the country’s Supreme Court to impose a suspension on military exports to Israel. This appeal is driven by concerns over Israel’s ongoing military actions in the region. The petitioners, comprising a diverse group of former government officials and scholars, have called for a review of India’s defense trade policies, citing ethical and humanitarian concerns associated with the use of Indian military equipment in Israel’s operations. They argue that continuing military exports to Israel could implicate India in the conflict and potentially contribute to human rights violations. The plea highlights recent escalations…
The families of American hostages held by Hamas are pressuring the Biden administration to explore a direct deal with Hamas that bypasses Israel, in hopes of securing the release of their loved ones. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the possibility of a unilateral agreement is being debated within the administration. During a meeting with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, following the killing of six hostages by Hamas, including American citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the families urged officials to consider options outside of a broader negotiation that includes Israel. While administration officials assured the families that all options would be…
Georgetown University campus saw a significant pro-Palestinian demonstration, as dozens of students and community members marched, blocked an intersection, and rallied outside Healy Hall. The protest on Wednesday, , part of a broader wave of similar actions across US college campuses including Cornell and Columbia University, focused on demanding that Georgetown divest from Israel and ensure protections for pro-Palestinian speech. The demonstrators, energized after summer break, voiced their dissatisfaction with the university’s investment policies and its handling of pro-Palestinian speech. “Our university has not met our demands yet,” said Miriam, a student and member of Jewish Voice for Peace. She…
Two Russian nationals, Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York for allegedly conspiring to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and committing money laundering. Both defendants are accused of covertly funding and directing a US-based content creation company, identified as US Company-1, to distribute nearly $10 million worth of RT-curated content in furtherance of Russian government interests. According to the indictment, Kalashnikov and Afanasyeva, employees of the Russian state-controlled media outlet RT, funneled funds to US Company-1 using shell companies in Turkiye, the UAE, and Mauritius. These funds were used to…
Firefighters successfully reduced the spread of a massive wildfire in Brasília on Wednesday, after two days of intense flames destroyed 20% of the National Forest of Brasilia. The blaze, which officials suspect may have been caused by arson, blanketed the city in thick smoke. The fire erupted during the peak of the dry season, where parched vegetation and high temperatures enabled the flames to spread quickly. The National Forest, covering 5,600 hectares, provides 70% of the city’s freshwater supply, making it a vital conservation area. Forest manager Fabio dos Santos Miranda confirmed that three out of four fires had been…
https://youtu.be/LE1K–e3ahQ?si=sTjMWNhBPuFfdCfe By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas:During the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) in Dallas, a stall dedicated to introducing children to robotic education became a focal point for attendees, particularly attracting children and families. This initiative of robotic education was launched in Dallas by a charitable organization called ‘ITKAN,’ founded through the efforts of Dr. Ubaida. The organization is now active in 12 states across the U.S., offering free classes at 27 Islamic centers, benefiting over a thousand Muslim children. These children are participating in competitions ranging from the state level to international events.…
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has presented detailed statistics on polio cases in Pakistan before the National Assembly on Thursday. According to the ministry, a total of 45 polio cases have been reported across Pakistan over the past four years. In 2021, only one polio case was reported, while the number surged to 20 in 2022, the written statement of the NIH read. During 2023, eight new cases of polio were recorded, followed by 16 cases in 2024, as confirmed by the Ministry of Health. In 2022, $180 million were allocated for the National Polio Eradication Program, while in…
Explosive demand and high prices for Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly’s weight loss and diabetes drugs have fueled a criminal effort to package autoinjector pens containing other substances, such as insulin, with branding and batch numbers that make them look like Novo’s Ozempic. If patients suspect they have bought a fake version of Ozempic or another drug, they can search the internet for the associated batch number to see if the World Health Organization or any national health authorities have flagged it. Patients can typically find these batch, or lot, numbers on both legitimate and fake versions of Ozempic or…
