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‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election
Khalil al-Hayya’s election as Hamas leader has drawn mixed reactions from Gaza residents, who say immediate concerns like food, water, and shelter take priority over political leadership changes.
‘Active in BDS’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs
A spreadsheet from 2013 shows Israel tracked over 150 global humanitarian organizations, flagging those perceived as critical of Israeli policies or supportive of the BDS movement.
Farage, Reform in ‘trouble’, as UK braces for crypto influence in politics
Nigel Farage and Reform UK face mounting scandals over undisclosed cryptocurrency funding and ties to billionaire Christopher Harborne, triggering criminal and parliamentary investigations amid concerns over crypto’s growing influence in British politics.
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Ten crew members died when Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, marking the deadliest attack on merchant vessels in the Black Sea amid intensifying Russian strikes.
Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to deliver a farewell address on July 20 amid tensions over the disputed presidential election and disagreements with his successor over the transfer-of-power procedures.
Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
Iran says it has received diplomatic proposals through mediators to end renewed fighting with the United States, though details remain undisclosed amid ongoing military strikes and negotiations.
Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv in a five-hour assault, killing at least six people and causing widespread damage across the capital and other Ukrainian cities.
Huge search operation after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana
A ferry sank off Guyana’s coast late Saturday, triggering a massive search operation described as one of the country’s worst maritime disasters. Two deaths confirmed as authorities investigate inaccurate passenger manifests and alleged drug use by crew members.
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
Ryanair’s pre-tax profits fell 34% to €593m between April and June as Middle East tensions drove up fuel costs and reduced passenger bookings, forcing the airline to cut fares.
Russia pounds Kyiv for five hours in one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks
Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv in a five-hour assault, killing at least six people and causing widespread damage across the capital and other Ukrainian cities.
Huge search operation after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana
A ferry sank off Guyana’s coast late Saturday, triggering a massive search operation described as one of the country’s worst maritime disasters. Two deaths confirmed as authorities investigate inaccurate passenger manifests and alleged drug use by crew members.
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
Ryanair’s pre-tax profits fell 34% to €593m between April and June as Middle East tensions drove up fuel costs and reduced passenger bookings, forcing the airline to cut fares.
Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
A 13-year-old boy died after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca, Spain, during World Cup celebration gatherings. Two others were injured in the incident.
Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with his little brother Keyne
Spain won the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, with footballer Lamine Yamal’s three-year-old brother Keyne becoming an internet sensation for his enthusiastic sideline celebrations.
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Ten crew members died when Russian cruise missiles struck a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa on Sunday, marking the deadliest attack on merchant vessels in the Black Sea amid intensifying Russian strikes.
Petro to give farewell speech amid Colombia transfer-of-power tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to deliver a farewell address on July 20 amid tensions over the disputed presidential election and disagreements with his successor over the transfer-of-power procedures.
Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
Iran says it has received diplomatic proposals through mediators to end renewed fighting with the United States, though details remain undisclosed amid ongoing military strikes and negotiations.
Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
Lebanon’s military is designated to assume security control in three southern villages under a US-mediated framework agreement, with Israeli forces expected to conduct a phased withdrawal from occupied territory.
At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
At least 25 people have been killed across northern India following heavy monsoon rains that triggered floods and landslides in Kashmir, Nagaland, and Assam over the weekend.
Yemen’s Houthis announce ‘maritime embargo’ against Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia effective immediately, stating they would close the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade of ports and airports.
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Thousands of students defied a lockdown in New Delhi to march toward parliament, protesting an education exam scandal and demanding reforms and the education minister’s resignation.
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Sheikh Youssef Al Shelash: Spreading Saudi Arabian Brands Overseas
Yousef Al Shelash’s name has become synonymous with haute design and the ultimate in luxury living. As the chairman and founder of Dar Al Arkan, he has partnered with some of the most sought-after brands in the fashion industry, including Missoni and Versace Under...
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...