In Gaza City, Israeli forces killed at least 71 Palestinians on Saturday as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continued in Cairo, though no significant progress was reported. Tanks and bulldozers advanced on Deir el-Balah, prompting over 100,000 people to flee within two days. The negotiations in Cairo, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, aimed to resolve the ongoing violence. A Hamas delegation led by Khalil Al-Hayya was present, but no breakthroughs were achieved. Israel’s insistence on maintaining eight positions along the Philadelphi Corridor, the border area with Egypt, remained a major sticking point. Clashes also erupted in…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly criticized the recent arrest of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, who was detained on Saturday at Bourget airport near Paris. Durov, arriving from Azerbaijan on his private jet, was apprehended by local authorities amid an investigation into Telegram’s alleged failure to moderate criminal activity on the platform. Musk, a vocal advocate for free speech, took to social media to express his disapproval of Durov’s arrest. He emphasized the importance of free speech protections, particularly under the First Amendment in the United States, and criticized the European approach to such matters. In a…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the development of a new Ukrainian “drone missile” on Saturday, which he claims will shift the conflict back into Russian territory. During his address, Zelenskiy derided Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a “sick old man from Red Square.” As Ukraine marked 33 years of post-Soviet independence, Zelenskiy introduced the new weapon, named Palianytsia. He described it as faster and more powerful than previous drones used against Russia, which have targeted Russian oil refineries and military airfields. Zelenskiy confirmed that the new weapon had already successfully struck a target in Russia, though he withheld specifics…
Despite ongoing diplomatic tensions, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return flight from Poland to New Delhi crossed Pakistani airspace, according to sources from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCCA). Modi’s aircraft entered Pakistani airspace at 10:15 am and exited at 11:01 am, spending a total of 46 minutes within Pakistan’s boundaries. The flight entered via Chitral, traversing the air control regions of Islamabad and Lahore before crossing into Amritsar, India. Modi’s visit to Poland, which also included a stop in Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlights a rare instance of interaction between the two nations amid strained relations.…
Pakistan has officially invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit set for mid-October in Islamabad, according to official sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended the invitation to Modi and other SCO leaders for the regional leaders’ meeting scheduled for October 15 and 16. This marks the first time in eight years that Pakistan has invited the Indian leader. Modi last received a regional invitation to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in 2016, which was ultimately boycotted by India, rendering the organization largely inactive since then. Given the presence of other…
Pakistan has officially invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit set for mid-October in Islamabad, according to official sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended the invitation to Modi and other SCO leaders for the regional leaders’ meeting scheduled for October 15 and 16. This marks the first time in eight years that Pakistan has invited the Indian leader. Modi last received a regional invitation to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in 2016, which was ultimately boycotted by India, rendering the organization largely inactive since then. Given the presence of other…
French police have arrested a 33-year-old Algerian man suspected of attempting to set fire to a synagogue in La Grande-Motte on Saturday, according to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. The suspect allegedly targeted several entry doors to the synagogue and nearby cars. The arrest followed a manhunt involving about 200 police officers. The anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office reported that the suspect, who had opened fire on police, was wounded in the face during the confrontation. Two other individuals were also taken into custody. A policeman sustained minor injuries when a gas bottle exploded during the incident. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will tell the British public next week that addressing the country’s numerous issues will be a prolonged process, cautioning that “things will get worse before we get better” in his upcoming speech. Describing it as an opportunity to be transparent with the public, Starmer will highlight the need for patience and perseverance. Since his landslide election victory in July, Starmer has consistently criticized the former Conservative government for leaving Britain in a dire state, which he argues facilitated the recent anti-migrant riots. In his speech, scheduled for Tuesday, just before Parliament returns from its summer break,…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address the British public next week, acknowledging that resolving the nation’s pressing issues will be a lengthy process, with potential worsening before improvement. In his speech, scheduled for Tuesday before Parliament resumes, Starmer plans to be upfront about the challenges facing the country, urging the public to brace for a sustained effort to drive change. Since his decisive election victory in July, Starmer has been critical of the previous Conservative administration, blaming it for leaving the country in a dire state and enabling recent anti-migrant riots. His speech will outline the need for comprehensive reform…
Carlos Alcaraz reassured fans he will be “at 100%” for the US Open despite halting his training session in New York on Saturday as a precaution after twisting his ankle. The four-time Grand Slam champion has recently struggled with injuries, including an ankle issue that led to his withdrawal from the first round of the Rio Open earlier this year. On Saturday, Alcaraz stopped his practice with Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo to avoid worsening the injury but remained optimistic about his participation in the tournament. “I just stopped my practice for precaution. I didn’t feel comfortable enough to continue, just in…
