At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya in the early hours of Thursday, official Palestinian news agency Wafa said. Previously, US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement for a truce in Gaza and secure the release of hostages, according to the White House. This call came after reports that Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 50 Palestinians within 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing conflict’s devastating toll on civilians. Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasised the importance of…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris’ main campaign fundraising group raised four times as much money in July as that raised by Donald Trump’s campaign, according to federal disclosures filed late on Tuesday, a sign of enthusiasm ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election. Democratic Vice President Harris’ campaign told the Federal Election Commission it raised $204 million last month, compared to $48 million reported to the body by Republican former President Trump’s main fundraising group. Harris’ figures include money raised during the month before she launched her candidacy on July 21, when President Joe Biden folded his flagging re-election effort. Biden endorsed Harris, who…
ANKARA: Three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on the Tulkarem refugee camp, northern occupied West Bank, on Thursday, the Health Ministry said. The victims were killed by an Israeli drone attack on a house in the Tulkarem camp. Wafa, the official Palestinian news agency, identified the three as Imad Shreim, Muawiya Ahmad and Wassim Anbar. Israeli army started a military operation in the camp earlier in the day, as bulldozers destroyed roads, shops and vehicles in the camp. Sporadic armed clashes were reported in several areas of the camp, along with detonation of explosive devices. In separate statements,…
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s legislature will not ratify changes to election rules during the current government’s term, its deputy speaker said on Thursday, as demonstrations flared outside parliament and security forces used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad told Reuters deliberations will continue in the parliament’s next sitting period, meaning it would not apply to this year’s elections or under the administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who leaves office in October. Security forces fired tear gas and water cannon as protesters breached and set ablaze part of the gates of parliament, television footage showed, while demonstrations…
Indian Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik has announced that Peace TV Bangla is set to resume broadcasting in Bangladesh, pending approval from the interim government. The channel’s broadcast was halted following the July 2016 attack on the Holy Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, where it was alleged that one of the attackers was inspired by Dr Naik. This incident led to an investigation in India and the subsequent suspension of Peace TV’s broadcast in both Bangladesh and India. During a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, Dr Naik explained that while Peace TV continues to broadcast via satellite in Bangla, English,…
Ukraine has reported the destruction of Russian pontoon bridges in the Kursk region using U.S.-made weapons as part of its incursion into Russian territory. Despite these Ukrainian gains, Moscow claims to have stalled the advance and made progress in eastern Ukraine. Since crossing into Kursk on August 6, Ukraine has achieved notable successes on the battlefield. However, Russian forces have continued to push forward in eastern Ukraine, putting pressure on Ukrainian troops who have been engaged in conflict for over two years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged international allies to fulfill their commitments to provide munitions, emphasizing the importance…
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship is heating up, with Gomez even following a wedding planning agency on TikTok, stirring speculation about their future together. However, her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber isn’t pleased. An insider told In Touch that Bieber is “rolling his eyes big time” at the couple’s long-term prospects and feels slighted that Blanco has distanced himself from Bieber since getting involved with Gomez. The source revealed that Bieber would prefer to move past his issues with Selena but is still grappling with his emotions. Recent social media activity from Gomez has fueled engagement rumors. She posted a photo…
In a revealing Vanity Fair interview, Barbie star America Ferrera shared an unexpected confession about her guilty pleasure. During a playful segment with her co-stars, Ferrera challenged them to guess her most embarrassing secret. Margot Robbie speculated it might be something like “self-care,” while other guesses included “cookie dough” and “a massage.” Kate McKinnon suggested, “Or looking on Redfin and fantasizing about other lives.” Ferrera dismissed these guesses, hinting at a more surprising truth. After a dramatic pause, she admitted, “My guilty pleasure is… I’m really going to regret saying this. I don’t shower for a few days!” The revelation…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reached a consensus regarding their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. According to an insider, Meghan has agreed to Harry’s decision to exclude their children from their new Netflix projects. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working on two series for the streaming platform. Meghan’s cookery show will be filmed at a neighbor’s home rather than their Montecito residence. Despite initial inclinations from Meghan to feature their children, Harry’s preference to keep them out of the public eye has prevailed. The Sussexes have had differing views on how much to expose their children,…
Porsha Williams paid a heartfelt tribute to her cousin Yolanda “Londie” Favours on what would have been her 35th birthday. Favours, who appeared on *The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Porsha’s Family Matters*, passed away at 34 on August 7, just two weeks before her birthday. On August 21, Williams shared a touching Instagram post commemorating Favours’ special day. “Happy Heavenly Birthday to my beautiful baby cousin @londieknowsbest!” Williams wrote. “It’s too hard to write all my feelings.” The tribute included a video montage of Favours’ past birthdays and shared moments, capturing the essence of their bond. Williams expressed her enduring…
