Four Palestinian journalists have been nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, in recignition of their fearless reporting during Israel’s war on Gaza. The nominees include: 1) Motaz Azaiza – Photojournalist Credits: Facebook 2)Hind Khoudary – TV reporter 3) Bisan Owda – Journalist and activist Credits: Facebook 4) Wael Al-Dahdouh – Veteran Reporter Credits: Facebook Their coverage has provided the world with critical insights into the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, with Azaiza sharing his nomination on social media, expressing hope for peace in Palestine. Before the war, Azaiza was known for highlighting the daily life and beauty of Gaza,…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign rejected Republican rival Donald Trump’s assertion on Tuesday that the two sides had agreed to muted microphones at the Sept. 10 US presidential debate. The issue remains a matter of ongoing conversation with host network ABC, a Harris campaign official said. In a social media post earlier on Tuesday, Trump said an agreement had been reached and that the rules for next month’s debate will be the same as those at the June 27 CNN debate he had with President Joe Biden, whose poor performance led him to drop out of the 2024…
Israeli forces have been detaining and torturing Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza since October 2023, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). These allegations include severe mistreatment, such as beatings, forced stress positions, and threats of sexual violence, in detention facilities within Israel. HRW has revealed that Israeli forces detained at least 310 Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza since October 7, 2023. None were informed of the reasons for their detention. Witnesses confirmed that Israeli soldiers detained these medics while they were performing their duties. Healthcare Workers Watch-Palestine, a nongovernmental organisation, documented 259 of these detentions and collected 31…
WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a 4-point lead over Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump after the conclusion of last week’s Democratic National Convention, according to a poll released Tuesday. The poll from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Mainstreet Research USA found Harris leading Trump 47% to 43% among American voters. The margin remains the same among likely voters with Harris leading Trump 49% to 45%. Harris has strong backing among female voters with 53% of women respondents voicing their support compared to 45% among men. Harris also holds the edge among Black and Latino voters – with 73%…
ISTANBUL: UN agencies and their partners have urgently called for a humanitarian pause in the war in Gaza to ensure that more than 640,000 children can receive polio vaccinations. The request underscores the dire need for an immediate halt in hostilities to prevent the spread of the disease among vulnerable populations in the region. According to a statement from the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), the agencies are prepared to administer the vaccines, but the deteriorating security situation necessitates a temporary cease-fire on humanitarian grounds. The agencies warn that delaying the vaccination campaign could significantly increase the risk of…
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities responded on Monday to criticism of recently codified morality rules, saying rejecting the legislation without understanding Islamic law showed “arrogance”. Women must cover completely and not raise their voices in public, among other rules restricting women’s movements and behaviour, according to a 35-article law announced on Wednesday by the justice ministry. It imposes wide-ranging stipulations, including rules on men’s clothing and attending prayers as well as bans on keeping photos of living beings, homosexuality, animal fighting, playing music in public and non-Muslim holidays. The United Nations, rights groups and Afghans have expressed concern that the law would…
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Tuesday that the war with Russia would ultimately be resolved through dialogue, but Kyiv needed to be in a strong position. He mentioned that he would present a plan to US President Joe Biden and his potential successors. During a press conference, Zelenskiy said that Kyiv’s recent incursion into Russia’s Kursk region was part of this plan, which also included economic and diplomatic measures. Zelenskiy emphasised that the main objective was to compel Russia to end the conflict, ensuring a just outcome for Ukraine. He refrained from providing further details on upcoming steps…
An Israeli air strike hit a pickup truck traveling in northeast Lebanon late on Tuesday, two security sources told Reuters, with one of the sources saying it carried military equipment. The two sources said the strike hit a pickup near Chaat, a remote area of Lebanon near the Syrian border, but that the driver survived. One of the sources said it was likely the military equipment being transported was a damaged rocket launcher on the way to be repaired. Two days earlier, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and the Israeli military engaged in one of the most intense exchanges of…
Two staff members from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign had a “verbal and physical altercation” with an official from Arlington National Cemetery during Trump’s recent visit, NPR reported on Tuesday. Trump was at the cemetery on Monday for a wreath-laying ceremony honouring the 13 US servicemembers killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. Later that day in Detroit, Trump criticised President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for what he called a “catastrophic” withdrawal. According to an unnamed source cited by NPR, the altercation occurred when a cemetery official tried to stop Trump’s team from filming and taking photos in…
TOKYO: Japan on Wednesday braced for Typhoon Shanshan, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast, forcing airlines and railways to cancel some services over the coming days. Shanshan is expected to strike Japan’s southwestern Kyushu island over the next few days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said it may issue a special warning to Kagoshima prefecture. “Maximum caution is required given that forecasts are for strong winds, high waves and high tides that have not been seen thus far,” the JMA warned. The typhoon is expected to approach Japan’s central and eastern regions, which includes the capital Tokyo, around…
